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Growing Grove Academy

1015 N York Rd, Willow Grove, PA 190904.9· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
141
open each week
5 days

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About

About Growing Grove Academy

Growing Grove Academy is a child care center in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 141 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
141 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentHomework help, yoga, and arts & crafts
StaffCertified teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Works ELRC
TransportationTransportation (transportation to local schools)
Licensed capacity141 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Growing Grove Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Growing Grove Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
141 children
License number
#CER-00252346
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. May 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline

      “Staff person # 1 withheld food from a child that was not following directions and running around the classroom during mealtime.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

  2. Jan 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “Staff person in room#1 did not wash their hands after diapering child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “At time of inspection, staff person#4 only had 3 of the required 12 childcare training hours documented in their record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have proof of education documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions as AGS's at facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned

      “During inspection, staff in room #1 did not wash and/or wipe off infant child's hands after diapering. In addition, staff in room #2 did not sanitize the changing table after diaper a young toddle child in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record as required per regulations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “Staff person #3 did not have results from TB screening documented in their record at time of initial employment as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At time of inspection, staff person #3, employed over 90 days did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training completed and documented in their record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

  3. Mar 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At time of inspection, the refrigerator in room #1 did not have a thermometer inside to determine the temperature as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At time of inspection, it was observed that the parents of child #1 did not provide written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have a current state police clearance documented in their record. In addition, staff person #2 did not have required out of state clearances documented in their record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(c) Name/address/phone release person/Each child care space

      “At time of inspection, the parents of child #1,2 and 3 did not have the address of release person documented on their children's emergency contact form. In addition, in rooms number #1 and #7, the emergency contact forms for all the children in care were not present in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

  4. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Growing Grove Academy

Is Growing Grove Academy licensed?

Yes. Growing Grove Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Growing Grove Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing Grove Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Grove Academy care for?

141, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Growing Grove Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Growing Grove Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Growing Grove Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 445-1000 to ask.

What is Growing Grove Academy's phone number?

(215) 445-1000.

Where is Growing Grove Academy?

1015 N York Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090. The nearest other daycare we list is Let's Imagine Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).