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Growing Every Day Home Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $50
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About Growing Every Day Home Child Care
Growing Every Day Home Child Care is a home daycare in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach. It lists weekly tuition from $50 to $250. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years old
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Class size | License Capacity: 6 total children allowed at all times |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Growing Every Day Home Child Care lists weekly tuition from $50 to $250.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Extended care: $50.00 per week (extra hours after 8 Hrs.) | $50 |
| Infant (6 weeks - 11 months) - Full-Time: (8 hours/Day) $250.00 per week | $250 |
| Toddler (12 months and up) - Full-Time: (8 hours/Day) $220.00 per week | $220 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Growing Every Day Home Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00247847
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- 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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Oct 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 10/15/25, it was observed that the files for children 1, 3, and 5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“On 10/15/25, it was observed that an emergency drill was not completed at the facility in the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 10/15/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 6 did not include an address for their release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 10/24/24, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff and household members clearances were not updated within 60 months. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 6/27/24 that was not updated until 8/2/24. Staff person 1 had a FBI clearance that expired on 6/30/24 that was not updated until 8/10/24. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance that expired on 6/20/24 that had not been updated. Staff person 1 may not work with children until child abuse clearance is on file. Household member 2 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 6/27/24 that was not updated until 8/7/24. Household member 2 had an FBI clearance on file that expired on 6/30/24 that was not updated until 8/1/24. Household member 2 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 7/2/24 that had not been updated. Household member 2 cannot be present in the childcare facility while children are in care until clearance has been updated. Household member 3 had an FBI clearance on file that expired on 7/2/24 that was not updated until 8/22/24. Household member 3 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 7/2/24 that had not been updated. Household member 3 may not be present in the childcare facility while children are in care until clearance has been updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“On 10/24/24, it was observed that the emergency contact forms for child 1 and 7 did not include an address and phone number for their enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 10/24/24, it was observed that the emergency contact form for child 7 did not include an address for their release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“On 10/24/24, it was observed that a fiddle leaf fig, which is considered toxic, was present in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3290.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“On 10/24/24, it was observed that the immunizations for child 1 did not include a Hepatitis A vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“On 10/24/24, it was observed that the facility fire system test had not been logged in the previous 30 days. The last recorded test was on 8/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 10/24/24, it was observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent on file for administration of minor first aid,”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 10/24/24, it was observed that child 1 did not have a name, address, and phone number on file for their physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
Oct 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“On 10/30/23, it was observed that child 6 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“On 10/30/23, it was observed that child 3 had a health assessment on file dated 6/30/22 that was not updated within 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3290.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“On 10/30/23, it was observed that child 1 was not vaccinated according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child 1 had 2 Hepatitis B vaccines on file and should have had 3 according to their age. Child 1 had 3 DTAP vaccines on file and should have had 4 according to their age. Child 1 had 2 HiB vaccines on file and should have had 4 according to their age. Child 1 had 2 Pneumococcal vaccines on file and should have had 3 according to their age. Child 1 had 2 Polio vaccines on file and should have had 4 according to their age. Child 1 did not have a flu vaccine on file and should have had 1 according to their age. Child 1 did not have a MMR vaccine on file and should have had 1 according to their age. Child 1 did not have a Varicella vaccine on file and should have had 1 according to their age. Child 1 did not have a Hepatitis A vaccine on file and should have had at least 1 according to their age.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“On 10/30/23, it was observed that there was a dog living at the facility and a rabies immunization was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
Oct 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“On 10/28/22 it was observed that toxics were accessible to children: Bleach cleaning solution was stored under the unlocked sink in the bathroom. Hand sanitizer was stored on the barrel by the woodstove and on the planting sink. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 10/28/22, it was observed that child 1 and 5 did not have addresses on file for their release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“On 10/28/22, it was observed that child health assessments were not updated in a timely manner. Child 5 had a health assessment on file that expired on 7/19/22. Child 3 had a health assessment on file that expired on 1/19/22. Child 4 had a health assessment on file that expired on 3/26/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Growing Every Day Home Child Care
Is Growing Every Day Home Child Care licensed?
Yes. Growing Every Day Home Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Growing Every Day Home Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing Every Day Home Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Every Day Home Child Care care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Growing Every Day Home Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Growing Every Day Home Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growing Every Day Home Child Care cost?
Weekly tuition from $50 to $250, as it lists it.
What is Growing Every Day Home Child Care's phone number?
(717) 715-9114.
Where is Growing Every Day Home Child Care?
Ephrata, PA 17522. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.