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Mc Kean, PA 16426 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Growing and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 191
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Growing and Learning Center
Growing and Learning Center is a child care center in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 191 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 191 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 months old to school-aged |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infant care has a maximum teacher-to-child ratio of 1 to 4 |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Two children: 10% discount for the older of the children |
| More | Founded 1991 |
| Licensed capacity | 191 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Growing and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 191 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253958
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for facility person #1, serving as a volunteer, start date (see IS code sheet) and facility person #2, serving as a volunteer, start date (see IS code sheet) are lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The provider is lacking documentation of an emergency drill conducted during the previous 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff persons #1, date of hire (see IS code sheet), staff persons #2, date of hire (see IS code sheet), staff persons #3, date of hire (see IS code sheet), contain disclosure statements signed after the initial hire dates as evidenced by disclosure statements signed; staff #1, 9/18/2025, staff #2, 6/16/2025 and staff #3, 6/4/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 7 of the required 12 annual training hours during the year 9/2024 to 9/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 is lacking an initial health report and has been attending for greater than 60 days. The file for child #2 contains a current health report that was obtained greater than 60 days after the first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the 3's classroom and Pre-K classroom plastic magna tiles with cracked edges presenting sharp edges and exposed magnets posing a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a signed disclosure statement at the time of initial hire as evidenced by the filed disclosure statement dated 6/12/2025. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained after the previous child abuse clearance expired as evidenced by child abuse clearances dated 3/16/2020 and 3/27/2025. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current FBI clearance that was obtained after the previous FBI clearance expired as evidenced by FBI clearances dated 9/19/2020 and 9/27/2025. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current NSOR verification that was obtained after the previous NSOR verification expired as evidenced by NSOR verifications dated 8/4/2020 and 10/20/2025 and is lacking a current FBI clearance as evidenced by the most recent FBI clearance on file is dated 8/4/2020. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking an NSOR verification obtained at initial hire as evidenced by the only NSOR verification on file is dated 12/16/2025. The file for staff person #11, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained after the previous child abuse clearance expired as evidenced by child abuse clearances dated 3/4/2020 and 3/7/2025 and contains a current criminal history obtained after the previous criminal history expired as evidenced by criminal histories on file dated 2/21/2020 and 12/12/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for staff persons #6 and #9 contain current mandated reporter trainings that were completed after the previous mandated reporter training expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to parents regarding the facility emergency plan has not been updated to include lock down procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for child #2 is lacking an admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #5 and #8 contain current health assessments that were obtained greater than 24 months after the previous health assessments. The file for staff person #6 is lacking a current health assessment completed during the previous 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files for staff persons #1, #4 and #10, hire dates (see IS code sheet), contain current PFA/CPR certification that was received on 10/6/2025 which was more than 90 days after the hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed in the infant room 2 pack n plays used as rest equipment to contain loose fitting sheets posing a possible risk of suffocation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed in the refrigerator in the infant room 5 bottles that were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Files for staff persons #2,3,4,5,6 and 7 contain current fire safety training conducted greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The emergency drill logs identified that consecutive emergency drills were conducted on 5/26/2023 and 8/19/2024 which exceeded 12 months between drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Observed the files for children #1-#9 contain current emergency contact and financial agreements that were reviewed / updated greater than 6 months after the previous review / update, The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement with a signature that was not witnessed and is therefore not valid. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains current criminal history and child abuse clearances that were obtained greater than 60 months after the previous clearances as evidenced by clearance dates: criminal history 5/23/19 and 10/9/24, child abuse 10/1/19 and 11/14/24. The file contains an FBI clearance that expired 9/27/25 and a request for an updated FBI clearance dated 12/26/24 however is lacking a current FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #2, 4 and 6 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
Jan 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff #2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 all contain two written evaluations that are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #3, who is an older toddler age child, contains two health assessments that are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The file for Child #1 contained a Child Health Assessment that was lacking the date of the signature of the physician, physician assistant or CRNP and therefore timeliness was unable to be assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking 1-2 doses of rotovirus, and 2 doses of [name]”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff #1 contained an emergency plan training that was obtained more than 90 days after start date. The file for Staff #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 all contained two emergency plan trainings that were more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)(i) Record on file if positive TB
“The files for Staff #1 and #2 each contained health assessments on which the physician indicated that said individuals were determined to have a communicable disease(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A sharp edge along the metal marker tray of a wall-mounted dry erase board was observed in an area accessible to children in the One-Year-Old Room. Contact with said edge could cause laceration injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A loose leg on an approximately 3'x18" wooden tables was observed to be loose causing stability and the potential pinch point injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The files for Child #1 through #10 contained agreement documents that did not include each child's admission date to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Though the file for Staff #3 contained a current health assessment, the previously completed health assessment was administered more than 24 months prior to the completion date of the current assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
Jan 10, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff person #5, #7 and #8 contain current health reports that were conducted greater than 24 months following the previous health report. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #6 contains mandated reporter training completed on 12/28/2021 which is greater than 60 months following the previous training completed on 8/16/2016. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2021
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files for staff persons #3, #4 and #5 are lacking professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and have exceeded 90 days since hire. The file for staff person #2 contains documentation of first aid and CPR training that does not specify if it was pediatric.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, hire date 8/18/2021, contains a disclosure statement that was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed in the Young Toddlers room was a spray bottle of disinfectant laying down next to diapers causing a hazard if the toxic spills onto the diapers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff persons #1, #3 and #4 contain verification of professional developmnet in the health and safety topics but the training was completed more than 90 days after hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The provider does not have proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
3270.72(b) Screened
“Observed in [name] classroom a window that was open 2 inches for ventilation and was not screened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #5 contains only 10 of the required 12 hours of annual training during the 12/19/2020 to 12/19/2021 time period. Staff #5 has since completed additional trainings to meet the 12 hour requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Observed in the young toddler room soiled diapers disposed of in a trash container that was not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Growing and Learning Center
Is Growing and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Growing and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Growing and Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Growing and Learning Center care for?
191, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Growing and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Growing and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growing and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 734-5164 to ask.
What is Growing and Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 734-5164.
Where is Growing and Learning Center?
5390 Route 6n, Edinboro, PA 16412. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater Erie-County YMCA, 0.3 miles away.