St. James Lutheran Church Early Learning Center
109 York St, Gettysburg, PA
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Gettysburg's Growing Place
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Gettysburg's Growing Place
Gettysburg's Growing Place is a child care center in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 138 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSummer campAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 2 months - 5 years (periodically up through 11 years)
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 2 months - 5 years (periodically up through 11 years) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The World at Their Fingertips |
| Staff | All staff trained regularly in CPR; First Aid taught as required by state licensing |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gettysburg's Growing Place has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Gettysburg's Growing Place
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 138 children
- License number
- #CER-00258896
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 included an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current FBI clearance is dated 8/18/25 and the previous was dated 8/11/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“It was observed in the all classrooms that the hot water accessible to children exceeded a temperature of 110° F. Temperature of water was measured at 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the Toddler B classroom a Magic Eraser placed on a shelf was not in its original container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed in the Preschool D classroom a Magic Eraser placed placed on a shelf was not in its original container or in a container that specifies the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not defined.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that fire alarm testing was conducted on 6.25.21, 7.15.21, 8.26.21, 9.17.21, 10.19.21, 11.16.21, 1.13.22, 2.14.22, 3.9.22, 4.18.22, 5.9.22 and therefore exceeded the required 30 day or less requirement on several occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that specific accommodation plans for a lock-down type emergency were not defined.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Upon inspection of the preschool D childcare space, it was found that the first aid kit was hanging in a location accessible to all children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Upon inspection of the exterior play space, it was found that small rocks/pebbles with a diameter of less than 1 inch were accessible to children at play on the infant/young toddler area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.133(4) Locked
“Upon inspection of the preschool D childcare space, it was found that prescription medication was hanging in a location accessible to all children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Gettysburg's Growing Place
Is Gettysburg's Growing Place licensed?
Yes. Gettysburg's Growing Place is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Gettysburg's Growing Place last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gettysburg's Growing Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Gettysburg's Growing Place care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Gettysburg's Growing Place accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gettysburg's Growing Place's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gettysburg's Growing Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 337-8211 to ask.
What is Gettysburg's Growing Place's phone number?
(717) 337-8211.
Where is Gettysburg's Growing Place?
142 Constitution Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The nearest other daycare we list is St. James Lutheran Church Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.