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1340 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
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Grow Together Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 11
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Grow Together Learning Center
Grow Together Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 11 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 11 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 11 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Grow Together Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 11 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243333
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 37 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Background checks 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jul 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. The content of records for Staff #1 did not include an annual emergency plan review.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. The content of records for Staff #1 did not complete an annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
Apr 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #2 file. Staff's #2 content of records contained did not contain the required Health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #1 file. Staff's #1 content of records contained had an expired Fire Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #1 file. Staff's #1 content of records contained an expired Health Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #file. Staff's #2content of records did not contain a required mandating reporting training certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #2 file. Staff's #2 content of records contained the incorrect FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
Jul 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not send to the local municipality and the county emergency agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's # 1 content of records. Staff #1 content of records did not include 12 hours of trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records did not include an initial Health Assessment including TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's # 1 content of records. Staff #1 content of records did not include 12 hours of trainings.”
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not send to the local municipality and the county emergency agency.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records did not include two written letters of references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/18/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facilly and observed the surface of the sink is loose.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/18/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and observed the wall with peeled paint in the Indoor Gym room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #3 content of records. Staff's #3 content of records did not include a State Police or FBI Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. The content of records of Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not contain an initial emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not annually updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records did not include an initial Health Assessment including TB results.”
Jul 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1 1, and Child's #3 Emergency contact. Child's #1 Emergency contact did not have the health insurance policy coverage and policy number. Child's # 3 Emergency contact did not have the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1 1, and Child's #2 Emergency contact. Child's #1 Emergency contact did not have the release of person's address and phone number”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During a renewal inspection on 7/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1, Child's #2, and Child's #3 Fee Agreement. Child's #1, Child's #2 and Child's #3 Fee Agreement did not have the date of Admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3280.31(f) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed staff's #2 content of records, and the content of records for Staff #2 did not contain a Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3280.31(f)(10) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed staff's #2 content of records, and the content of records for Staff #2 did not contain a Pediatric First Aid Training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
Jul 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1 1, and Child's #3 Emergency contact. Child's #1 Emergency contact did not have the health insurance policy coverage and policy number. Child's # 3 Emergency contact did not have the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1 1, and Child's #2 Emergency contact. Child's #1 Emergency contact did not have the release of person's address and phone number”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During a renewal inspection on 7/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1, Child's #2, and Child's #3 Fee Agreement. Child's #1, Child's #2 and Child's #3 Fee Agreement did not have the date of Admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3280.31(f) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed staff's #2 content of records, and the content of records for Staff #2 did not contain a Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3280.31(f)(10) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed staff's #2 content of records, and the content of records for Staff #2 did not contain a Pediatric First Aid Training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
Mar 15, 2024Visit4 rules cited
3280.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of file review on 3/15/24, the record for staff person #1, did not include required two written nonfamily references. Staff person #2, provided one nonfamily reference at the time of review. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3280.31(f) Age and training
“At the time of file review on 3/15/24, CPR reviewed was not acceptable. The CPR did not include Pediatric CPR/ Pediatric First Aid. It was not an approved training or conducted by a PQAS approved instructor. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of file review on 3/15/24, The record for Staff person #1 (hire date see code sheet), did not include a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance. The record included a Department of Education FBI clearance which is not acceptable. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of file review on 3/15/24, staff person #1 did not provide evidence that Emergency Plan training was received. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, protective receptacle covers were missing from the main (room #1), located under staff desk in the front main childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“During the Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, the facility file did not include comprehensive general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3280.75(c) Has all items
“During Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, Room #2 childcare space, First Aid kit was not equipped with all First Aid kit items, such as (e.g. Scissors, gloves, band-aids, gauze, tweezers, tape and soap).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the initial inspection on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for Staff #1 and 2, did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3280.192(5) Two written references
“During the Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2, did not include two written nonfamily references.”
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the initial inspection conducted on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1, (hire date see code sheet), did not include an FBI fingerprint clearance, Mandated Reporter training and National Sex Offender Registry training.”
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During the initial inspection on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1, did not include verification of emergency plan training.”
3280.31(f) Age and training
“During the initial inspection on February 8, 2024, staff person #1 shall complete professional development in the following topics (Pediatric first-aid/CPR training, Mandated reporter training and Health and Safety training).”
3280.34(b)(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the initial inspection conducted on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #2, did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person, for the position performing (primary staff person).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Grow Together Learning Center
Is Grow Together Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Grow Together Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Grow Together Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grow Together Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Grow Together Learning Center care for?
11, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Grow Together Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grow Together Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grow Together Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 239-9000 to ask.
What is Grow Together Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 239-9000.
Where is Grow Together Learning Center?
1427 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The nearest other daycare we list is Alphabet Garden, 0.2 miles away.