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6908 Market St, Upper Darby, PA
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Growing Together Learning Center is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 112 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Growing Together Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 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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3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that toxic substances were accessible to the children in room #5, room #6, room #7, room #8, the infant room, and classroom #2. In room #5 there was furniture polish near the sink. In room #6 there was a sprayer bottle with Lysol on the sink. In room #7 there was Awesome bathroom cleaner in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. In room #8 there were two bottles, one had the cleaner Fabulosa and water, and the second one had bleach and water in it and both were on the sink, also there was Arm and Hammer baking soda on top of the toy kitchen shelf. In the infant room there was A&D Ointment on the changing table, and in room #2 there was Palmolive dish detergent on the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed in room #4 that staff #1 was alone supervising 21 school age children, in room #6 staff #2 was alone supervising 14 preschool age children, in room #8 staff #3 was alone supervising 9 younger toddler age children, in room #3 staff #4 was alone supervising 9 older toddler age children, in room #2 staff #5 was alone supervising 10 older toddler children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for child #1 and child #2 in room #6 did not contain written consent for the facility to administer minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact form for child #2 in room #6 did not contain parental written consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading..”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact form in room #6 did not contain a signed parental consent for the facility to administer medications and /or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms have not been updated in a 6-month period. In room #6 3 out of 10 Emergency Contact Forms, in room #7 23 out of 24 Emergency Contact Forms, in room #3 11 out of 13 Emergency Contact Forms, and in room #2 12 out of 19 Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms were not updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for child #1 and child #2 in room #6 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for child #1 and child #2 in room #6 did not have written consent for the facility to administer emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that staff #6 could not identify the specific children that she was assigned to supervise.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During a renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that the cots in room #4 and room #5 were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed in room #6 there was 4 cots that were fraying in the corners, in the infant room there was a ripped changing table pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During a renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that the 3rd floor stairwell door was blocked by a cleaning bucket and mop on both sides of the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that there was chipping paint in the 3rd floor hallway and the 3rd floor exit door, and in room #7 there was chipping plaster near three of the windows.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that in the 3rd floor hallway there were three floor tiles that were broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During a renewal inspection on 8/20/2026, it was observed that there was 1 electrical outlet in room #4, 1 electrical outlet in room #5, and 1 electrical outlet in room #8 that did not have a protective receptacle covers on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the infant room with 8 infants and two staff persons. One staff person left out of the infant room leaving one staff person with 8 infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the unannounced visit cert rep observed in classroom #2, 3, 6 and 9 rest equipment was not 2 feet of space on three sides during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the unannounced visit cert rep observed when walking into the infant classroom 3 infants were sleep in a car seats and baby chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Several staff persons records did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) (#1 -#8).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 8/22/23 at approximately 5:30-pm, a child exited the facility when the staff person left the classroom to answer the main door. The staff person assigned responsibility for the supervision of a child had no knowledge of the child's whereabouts until returned to the facilty by a stranger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 8/22/23 at approximately 5:30pm, a child exited the facility when the staff person left the classroom to answer the main door. The staff person assigned responsibility for the supervision of a child had no knowledge of the child's whereabouts until returned to the facilty by a stranger.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“On 8/22/23, a child received emergency room treatment subsequent to sustaining an injury at the facility when the child left the facility alone and unsupervised by a staff person. Operator failed to notify the regional office within 24 hours of the emergency room treatment and mail a written report within 72 hours after the occurrence. (Child #1)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Several staff persons records did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) (#1 -#8).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 8/22/23 at approximately 5:30-pm, a child exited the facility when the staff person left the classroom to answer the main door. The staff person assigned responsibility for the supervision of a child had no knowledge of the child's whereabouts until returned to the facilty by a stranger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“On 8/22/23 at approximately 5:30pm, a child exited the facility when the staff person left the classroom to answer the main door. The staff person assigned responsibility for the supervision of a child had no knowledge of the child's whereabouts until returned to the facilty by a stranger.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“On 8/22/23, a child received emergency room treatment subsequent to sustaining an injury at the facility when the child left the facility alone and unsupervised by a staff person. Operator failed to notify the regional office within 24 hours of the emergency room treatment and mail a written report within 72 hours after the occurrence. (Child #1)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#1, #2 and #3)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Two staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed in accordance with these regulations. (#1 and #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 7/5/22, an injury was observed on a child while in care at the facility and the operator did not provide the parent the original report on the date of the incident. ( #1)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#1, #2 and #3)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Two staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed in accordance with these regulations. (#1 and #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 7/5/22, an injury was observed on a child while in care at the facility and the operator did not provide the parent the original report on the date of the incident. ( #1)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Growing Together Learning Center 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 August 20, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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.
112, 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 Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 352-2252 to ask.
(610) 352-2252.
6910 Ludlow St, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Tia the Journey, under 0.1 miles away.