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 90 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 10 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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Inspire Early Education Pittston has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 25 rules in all · 24 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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3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation on 8/13/26, staff interviews were conducted. It was disclosed that the director was made aware of the incident regarding a child spraying other children's clothes with a soap, water and bleach mixture. However, the incident was not formally documented on an incident report form or input on the Kindertales app where parents have access to. The parents were not notified that the incident occurred until the parents noticed bleach stains on the child #2's & child #3's clothes.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.66(a)/3270.113(a) Locked or inaccessible/Supervised at all times
“During a complaint investigation on 8/13/2026, Staff #1 confirmed that on 8/4/2026, Child #1 gained access to a cleaning bottle because Staff #1 left it on a ledge where children had access to. The mixture consisted of soap, water and bleach. Staff #1 stated that she did not know Child #1 had sprayed any other students until the director was notified the following day on (8/5) via email with pictures of child #2's & child #3's clothing with bleach stains on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During complaint investigation on 7/22/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have a disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During complaint inspection on 7/22/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have documentation of education and did not have documentation of child care experience on file.”
3270.191/3270.192(5) Individual Records/Two written references
“During complaint inspection on 7/22/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2 did not have a file at all at the facility and was seen in ratio. Staff #1 only had one written reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation, staff reported that Child #1 was left unsupervised in the classroom while the rest of the class was outside for 10 minutes. The child is reportedly developmentally delayed, 4 years old and was allowed to go inside the building alone to use the bathroom while the remainder of the class remained outside. It was reported that staff forgot about the child. The child was only discovered to be missing due to the parent arriving for pickup and finding the child alone in the classroom. The staff responsible for supervising the child has been terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“Individual interviews conducted on 4/23/26 corroborated allegations that the facility is not following the proper cleaning procedures of the classroom, i.e. food on floors and floor surfaces are sticky. Staff report they believe conditions are resulting in the spread of illness in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced visit, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 2/24/26, an inspector responded to a self-reported noncompliance report. It was stated that the roof in the Preschool 3 room suffered from water damage due to the amount of ice that was unable to melt due to the weather. It was observed in the play activity section of the room that there was in fact water damage in the corner of the wall. The damage has led to chipped paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced visit, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 2/24/26, an inspector responded to a self-reported noncompliance report. It was stated that the roof in the Preschool 3 room suffered from water damage due to the amount of ice that was unable to melt due to the weather. It was observed in the play activity section of the room that there was in fact water damage in the corner of the wall. The damage has led to chipped paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“During complaint investigation starting on 11/19/25, interviews were conducted. It was disclosed that Staff #1 utilized their legs to hold child #1 in place from displaying disrupting behaviors within the classroom. Rep also obtained video footage of the incident. In the footage you can see both Staff #1 & Child #1 sitting on the floor while Staff #1 has their legs crossed onto Child #1s body as the child attempt to get up. In the footage, the child was unable to get up from the hold. The duration of the incident lasted for over a minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff #3 completed the training on 8/5/24. Staff person #5 has not completed the required First-Aid Pediatric & CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not sign a disclosure statement until 4/15/24. Staff #2s previous child abuse clearance is dated for 12/12/19. An updated child abuse clearance was not obtained until 8/8/25. Staff #2s previous FBI clearance is dated for 1/4/2020. An updated FBI clearance was not obtained until 5/3/25. Staff #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the past 60-months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/19/20 and did not obtain a new training until 4/17/25. Staff #6 did not sign a disclosure statement until 8/18/25. (See code sheet for dates of hire). All clearances are required to be updated within the 60-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.72(c)/3270.76 Good repair/Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s room that the window screen was ripped. It was also observed on the outdoor play space that there is a doorway with a latch that leads to a passageway of rocks and debris. The latch was not locked and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the Preschool 2 room that there was not a thermometer present in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s and Preschool 2 room that there was not t a daily activities schedule posted within the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) Signed /Amount of fee
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed that child #1, #3 & #4s financial agreement was not signed by the operator. Child #3 agreement was not signed by the parent. It was also observed that child #3, #4, & #8s agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(4) Services proceeded/Arrival/departure times
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, child files were observed. Child #1s child service report was last dated for 11/25/24. This date indicates that a service report was not updated and completed within the 6-month requirement. It was also observed that child #3 & child #5's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, child files were reviewed. Child #2s agreement was last dated for 6/16/24, Child #3s agreement did not have a date on it, Child #6s emergency contact sheet was last dated for 9/22/24 & agreement was last dated for 12/30/24, child #7s agreement was last dated for 8/2/24, & Child #9s agreement was last dated for 1/8/25. These dates indicate that financial agreements and emergency contact forms were not updated within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4s previous health assessment was done on 2/8/23. An updated health assessment was not obtained until 2/17/25. These dates indicate that a health assessment was not obtained within the 24-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.75(c)/3270.124(c) Has all items/Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s room that the first-aid kit was missing tape & tweezers. It was also observed in the Preschool 3 room that soap was missing from the first-aid kit. It was also observed in the 2s room that they did not have their emergency contact sheets present within the classroom or in their to-go kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 10/1/24, 11/1/24, 12/1/24, 1/2/25, 2/3/25, 3/3/25, 4/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Child #1 and #2's emergency contact sheet did not have anything listed on the information on the special needs/disability section.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill on file. The last dated emergency drill on file was 7/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1's health assessment is dated for 5/22/24. This date indicates that a health assessment was not done prior to providing service in a childcare setting. Staff #2's previous health assessment is dated for 4/12/22. Staff #2's current health assessment is dated for 6/18/24. These dates indicate that a health assessment had not been completed within the 24-month requirement. See code sheet for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 1/4/24, 2/3/24, 3/1/24, 4/3/24, 5/3/24, 6/14/24, 7/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector found loose wooden stairs in the outdoor play space utilized by children to enter and exit the outdoor play space. On 9/21/23 the inspector observed that the outdoor wooden stairs remained loose, and children were playing in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector observed a ripped changing mat in the toddler room making the mat unable to be properly cleaned. On 9/21/23 the inspector observed that the ripped changing mat was not changed out and remained in place and unable to be properly cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“While at the facility unannounced on 9/21/23 the inspector observed that the infant cribs were touching each other while four infants were asleep inside each.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“While at the facility unannounced on 9/21/23 the inspector observed four infants in the infant room left unsupervised in their cribs. The infants were placed in an alcove situated just above the main infant floor area, separated by stairs rendering staff unable to see hear direct and assess the sleeping infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“While at the facility unannounced on 9/21/23 the inspector observed four infants in the infant room left unsupervised in their cribs. The infants were placed in an alcove situated just above the main infant floor area, separated by stairs rendering staff unable to see hear direct and assess the sleeping infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“While at the facility unannounced on 9/21/23 the inspector observed four infants in the infant room left unsupervised in their cribs. The infants were placed in an alcove situated just above the main infant floor area, separated by stairs rendering staff unable to see hear direct and assess the sleeping infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector found chipped paint in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff files during the renewal the inspector observed the file for staff #2 and noted that the staff was hired (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH) without having any proof of having submitted for FBI fingerprinting and an incomplete NSOR was also observed on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector found loose wooden stairs in the outdoor play space utilized by children to enter and exit the outdoor play space. The inspector observed large wooden boards laying in a pile in the outdoor play area as well.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 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: Sep 16, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector observed a ripped changing mat in the toddler room making the mat unable to be properly cleaned.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“While at the facility unannounced on 6/8/23 the inspector observed staff #1 and #2 in the school age room along with 16 preschool and young school aged children. When the staff were asked to name the children in their respective groups staff #1 named four children and staff #2 did not name any., leaving 12 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“While at the facility unannounced on 6/8/23 the inspector observed staff #1 and #2 in the school age room along with 16 preschool and young school aged children. When the staff were asked to name the children in their respective groups staff #1 named four children and staff #2 did not name any., leaving 12 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“While at the facility unannounced on 6/8/23 the inspector observed staff #1 and #2 in the school age room along with 16 preschool and young school aged children. When the staff were asked to name the children in their respective groups staff #1 named four children and staff #2 did not name any., leaving 12 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“Child #1 was burned by water heated 2 to 3 minutes, in the microwave, in the infant room. The facility made two calls to both parents and waited roughly ten minutes before attempting to call the parents again. Emergency services were not called or obtained until the parent arrived at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
3270.21/3270.69(b) General Health and Safety/110º F or less
“Child #1 was burned by water heated 2 to 3 minutes, in the microwave, in the infant room. This water was removed from the microwave and placed on the counter in childcare space by staff #1. Staff #1 then went to bend down and subsequently knocked the container holding the hot water over spilling the hot water directly on child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“While at the facility unannounced on 6/8/23 the inspector observed staff #1 and #2 in the school age room along with 16 preschool and young school aged children. When the staff were asked to name the children in their respective groups staff #1 named four children and staff #2 did not name any., leaving 12 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“While at the facility unannounced on 6/8/23 the inspector observed staff #1 and #2 in the school age room along with 16 preschool and young school aged children. When the staff were asked to name the children in their respective groups staff #1 named four children and staff #2 did not name any., leaving 12 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“While at the facility unannounced on 6/8/23 the inspector observed staff #1 and #2 in the school age room along with 16 preschool and young school aged children. When the staff were asked to name the children in their respective groups staff #1 named four children and staff #2 did not name any., leaving 12 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“Child #1 was burned by water heated 2 to 3 minutes, in the microwave, in the infant room. The facility made two calls to both parents and waited roughly ten minutes before attempting to call the parents again. Emergency services were not called or obtained until the parent arrived at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
3270.21/3270.69(b) General Health and Safety/110º F or less
“Child #1 was burned by water heated 2 to 3 minutes, in the microwave, in the infant room. This water was removed from the microwave and placed on the counter in childcare space by staff #1. Staff #1 then went to bend down and subsequently knocked the container holding the hot water over spilling the hot water directly on child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed paint to be peeling paint in each child care space at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the door that exits to the outdoor play space to the Preschool Flex room to have peeled metal on the lower corner making it sharp and rusted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #1 had been a resident of Virginia in the last five years. Staff #6 was a resident of Massachusetts was a resident of the state in the last five years. Further staff #6 had no proof of obtaining the necessary FBI clearance. Staff #2 had an FBI clearance dated for 1/13/15 and this clearance was not updated until 1/21/20, This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. Staff #3 last had a FBI clearance on file dated for 9/26/17. This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. Staff #4 did not obtain the required NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire. Staff $5 was hired without proof of NSOR on file and no proof of having obtained FBI fingerprinting as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #5 and #6 and noted their hire dates (see legend) and observed both staff to be caring for children unsupervised by a staff with proper qualifications. Both staff #5 and #6 have not completed their the required pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #6 and noted that the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #6 and noted that the required heath assessment was missing from the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 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 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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.
90, 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, 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) 655-1012 to ask.
(570) 655-1012.
3 Mill St, Pittston, PA 18640. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspire Early Education Pittston, under 0.1 miles away.