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6908 Market St, Upper Darby, PA
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Growing Together LC 3 is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 104 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Growing Together LC 3 has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 18 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
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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3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 6/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, chip paint was observed on the orange wall near the door and file cabinet in classroom #1. Chip paint was observed on the wall near the cots and boarders of the door in classroom #3. Chip paint was observed on the yellow wall near the highchair in classroom #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, staff #1 did not wash the child's hands after diaper changing. Staff #2 also did not wash the infants' hands after diaper changing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, staff #1 did not disinfect the diaper changing table after changing a child's diaper. Staff #2 also did not disinfect the diaper changing table after changing an infant's diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, staff #1 did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, space heaters were observed in room, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, there was no initial health assessment available for review for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in classroom #3 over top of the table. Water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in classroom #2 over top of the desk area. Water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in classroom #5. Classroom #5 was also observed with a hole in the wall. Water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in classroom #6. Water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in the indoor play space. The indoor play space was also observed with a large hole in the wall. In classroom #7 the ceiling was observed with missing tile.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, the water temperature in the children's bathroom was measured via a thermometer and read 118° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, great value disinfect spray was observed on a low shelf in classroom #1 accessible to children. In classroom #2 hand sanitizer was observed on a low desk accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, one of the toilets in the children's bathroom was observed out of order with a sheet covering it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/26, the infant bottles in classroom #4 were observed not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“Portable space heaters were observed in two classrooms and they are prohibited.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Surfaces in the facility were in disrepair. One classroom had ceiling and water damage due to a leak from the adjoining building.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing thermometer in the refrigerator located in the Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Growing Together LC 3 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 18 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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.
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 715-8770 to ask.
(610) 715-8770.
65 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Faithful Hands Academy, 0.1 miles away.