The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
650 Tunkhannock Ave, Exeter, PA
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Inspire Early Education Pittston is a child care center in Pittston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 20 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Inspire Early Education Pittston has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 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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3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During renewal inspection, the facility space was observed. The facility did not have a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2026
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed that the school age room had chipped paint, damaged walls, and damage alongside the baseboard at the entrance of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection, the building walls were not in good repair and free from visible hazards. There was a brick detached from the wall that children had access to. There was also a hole in a higher location along the brick wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that there was damaged paint and plaster by the bottom of the entrance into the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it had last been updated on 8/31/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a fire drill log dated for 8/1/22 with no information on the every 30 day manual testing of the fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a fire drill log dated for 8/1/22. There was no information documented on the every 30 day manual testing of the fire alarm system. The log was missing the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing the accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the director could not provide the inspector with proof of having an updated the notice to local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The last notice on file was dated 9/13/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it had last been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency on 8/31/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.165 Menus
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector noted no menu was posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing the necessary accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Inspire Early Education Pittston 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 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 665-1012 to ask.
(570) 665-1012.
127 N Main St Suite 1, Pittston, PA 18640. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspire Early Education Pittston, under 0.1 miles away.