The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
650 Tunkhannock Ave, Exeter, PA
4.8· 24 reviews
Inspire Early Education Exeter
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Inspire Early Education Exeter
Inspire Early Education Exeter is a child care center in Exeter, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 85 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Inspire Early Education Exeter
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245221
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The director self-reported that on 8/13/26 child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in a classroom, for a period of time (roughly 3 to 5 minutes) by staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
Jul 24, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed several manual tests dated for 3/02/26 and the next having been dated for 4/02/26 and then from 4/2/26 to 5/11/26 and from 6/22/26 to 7/24/26, all of which are over 30 calendar days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The last health assessment on file for child #2 was dated 2/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contact form for child #5 was signed on 7/28/25 and not updated until 4/23/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for children #1 and #4 were both missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #1 was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The emergency exit door for the infant classroom was obstructed with toys, water play tables, and chairs, making the door unable to open. The emergency exit door in the preschool classroom was observed to be locked barring it from opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in the infant/toddler outdoor play area and on the wall adjacent to the outdoor steps leading to the preschool accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 was hired provisionally (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH) and did not have a completed PA State Police (dissemination date) on file (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 the inspector observed a purse on the steps that lead to the sink that the toddlers use after diaper changes. The inspector observed two prescription bottles inside the purse that were accessible to the toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 for a complaint the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 was not cleaning the diaper changing area after each diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 for a complaint the inspector observed food and other detritus in between the space where the mat meets the edge of the change table as well as on the back side of the mat in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 the inspector observed a purse on the steps that lead to the sink that the toddlers use after diaper changes. The inspector observed two prescription bottles inside the purse that were accessible to the toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 for a complaint the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 was not cleaning the diaper changing area after each diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 for a complaint the inspector observed food and other detritus in between the space where the mat meets the edge of the change table as well as on the back side of the mat in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed staff files and found that staff #2 and observed that the staff had an initial annual fire safety training on file dated 3/11/24 and did not update the training until 6/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #3 did not have the required address for the designated release person as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed child files and found that children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not have the required enrolling parent's work address. The inspector also observed that children #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were also missing enrolling parent's work phone number as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed staff files and found that staff #1 and observed that the staff had a previous DHS FBI on file dated 3/11/20 and did not update this again until 3/12/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector observed some chipped paint in the rear hallway accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector observed an Eppi-Pen for a child currently enrolled at the facility that was missing the required medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“While at the facility unannounced on 3/14/25 the inspector observed six toddlers, asleep on cots in the young toddler room, that were touching, with one toddlers foot resting on the other sleeping child's cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the PreK 1 bathroom to be missing a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the sink vanity in the PreK 1 classroom to be peeling down the side and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #2 had a previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 2/22/19 and did up obtain a new clearance until 5/7/24. This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This clearance needed to be updated by 2/22/2024 The file for staff#5 was also reviewed and this staff did not have a complete PA State Police clearance on file as is required,”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1, #2, #6 all had previous fire safety training on 3/2/23 and did not obtain this training again until 3/5/24. Staff #6 had previous fire safety training on 9/29/23 and did not obtain this training again until 10/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it did not address continuity of operations as was required to be part of the emergency plan by 7/1/22." The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and noted it was missing the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #4 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). This training was not completed until 5/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
Nov 13, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“More than 30 days passed since the last fire alarm test log dated 9/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There is no proof of education or experience on file for staff person # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“There is no initial health report on file for staff person # 2 (see code sheet for DOH)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During renewal inspection, new staff in the toddler classrooms were unsure of the specific children assigned to their groups when asked by the inspector.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were water-stained ceiling tiles above the circle time mat in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Training was completed on 2/7/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.20(e) Copies of reports in file at facility
“There is no accident/injury report file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There is no emergency drill log on file to verify there was an annual emergency drill held in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
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Nov 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for dates of hire. Staff # 1 had a state police clearance dated for 5/3/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22; and a child abuse clearance dated for 5/9/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff # 5 had documentation in their file that they have lived in two other states within the last 5 years. Staff # 5 did not have the clearances from these states in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 6 also had documentation in their file that they have lived in one other state within the lasts 5 years. Staff # 6 did not have the clearances from this state in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 5 and # 6 were working in child care at the time of this inspection. These staff were hired incorrectly as indicated by the CPSL requiring both staff to have the clearances of any state they have lived in within the last 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for dates of hire. Staff # 1 had a state police clearance dated for 5/3/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22; and a child abuse clearance dated for 5/9/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff # 5 had documentation in their file that they have lived in two other states within the last 5 years. Staff # 5 did not have the clearances from these states in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 6 also had documentation in their file that they have lived in one other state within the lasts 5 years. Staff # 6 did not have the clearances from this state in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 5 and # 6 were working in child care at the time of this inspection. These staff were hired incorrectly as indicated by the CPSL requiring both staff to have the clearances of any state they have lived in within the last 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2, # 3, # 4, # 7, and # 8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid /CPR Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics training”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 7 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
Nov 16, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were two play mats in the pre - k classroom with torn edges, therefore, they cannot be properly sanitized. There is an exposed screw with a sharp point in the outdoor play space at the front of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“More than 60 months passed between mandated reporter training for staff person # 1. Staff person # 1 participated in mandated reporter training on 6/5/15 and then again on 1/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.71 Heat Source
“The water in the sink located in the Older Toddler classroom was measured at 112 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Inspire Early Education Exeter
Is Inspire Early Education Exeter licensed?
Yes. Inspire Early Education Exeter is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Inspire Early Education Exeter last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inspire Early Education Exeter had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Inspire Early Education Exeter care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Inspire Early Education Exeter accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Inspire Early Education Exeter'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 Inspire Early Education Exeter cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 299-5823 to ask.
What is Inspire Early Education Exeter's phone number?
(570) 299-5823.
Where is Inspire Early Education Exeter?
1069 Wyoming Ave, Exeter, PA 18643. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Learners Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.