American Academy for Early Education
2713 N Broad St # 17, Philadelphia, PA
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Love Grows Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 33
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Love Grows Child Development Center
Love Grows Child Development Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Love Grows Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257538
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 10
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Transportation 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
Jun 23, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#1 did not have an initial or subsequent health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #6 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation or how children are to get from the facility to the relocation area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a lock down.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2,staff #4 and staff #5 did not include two non family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #3, does not have the phone number and address for the physician on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.102(a)/3270.102(c) Clean and good repair/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was a sliding board/climbing toy that is in disrepair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not have TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative, reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1, child #2 and child #4 did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1(date of admission: 6/10/24) does not include a record of immunizations and the child is still enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment(the one on file is dated 9/18/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 7 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include mandated reporter training”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2,STAFF #3, staff #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF#6 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the exterior exit from the rear yard had a lock on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
May 2, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired 2023, did not contain a completed FBI clearance, NOSR certification, mandated reporter training, & a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's outdoor play space surfaces was not being kept clean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a method for contacting the parents during or after the emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan had not been reviewed within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3-6, did not include a (CRS) child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During my inspection I observed that staff 2, did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-6, did not have an updated emergency contact sheet or an agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local traffic safety letter.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 5, did not have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent over a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not include their annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not have their health & safety training, & 1, 2, 4, 5, did not include their 1 hour updated health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not have their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
Aug 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, the unused electrical outlets at right of the entrance to the open bay area did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, there was excess foliage throughout the outside play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, child #1 bottle was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, staff person #1 did not have an individual record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, the director could not provide a written record of manual testing of the fire detection system every 30 days or documentation of testing by a fire safety professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
Aug 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/23/22, CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHILE IN CARE AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/23/22, THERE WAS EXPOSED WIRE HANGING AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Love Grows Child Development Center
Is Love Grows Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Love Grows Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Love Grows Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Love Grows Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Love Grows Child Development Center care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Love Grows Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Love Grows Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Love Grows Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 227-7650 to ask.
What is Love Grows Child Development Center's phone number?
(215) 227-7650.
Where is Love Grows Child Development Center?
2825 N Broad St # 27 1st Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19132. The nearest other daycare we list is American Academy for Early Education, 0.1 miles away.