Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center
134 E 4th Ave, Tarentum, PA
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The Growing Garden Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Growing Garden Child Care Center
The Growing Garden Child Care Center is a child care center in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 42 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 63 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Owner/Director: bachelor's degree in secondary education, master's degree in special education, Infant/Toddler Mental Health Certification |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Garden Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244972
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 20 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 63 rules in all · 58 corrected
- Safety and hazards 17
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Records and paperwork 10
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection20 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report. (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Child #2 (7/8/26) and Child #3 (7/9/26) contained an initial health assessment dated more than 60 days beyond the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility's most recent annual emergency drill is dated 8/5/24, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to administer minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent review and signature for the financial agreement form on file for Child #2 is dated 12/17/25, more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #3 are dated 4/12/24 and 7/1/26, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The immunization record on file for Child #2 (7/8/26) and Child #3 (7/9/26) is dated more than 60 days after the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent review and signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is dated 12/17/25, more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of inspection, Child #4 was observed in Room 1 and Child #5 was observed in Room 2 without their emergency contact information being in the space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the name, address, and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #2 lacked a child service report and is beyond 6 months from date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a policy regarding the transfer of care between the child care facility and the child's school. The policy shall be a written agreement which includes the parent's signature providing consent and placed in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures for the following topics: method to inform parents the emergency has ended and instructions on how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Room 3, vinyl flooring was observed to be torn and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 1/8/25 and 2/2/26, which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #3 are dated 3/15/24 and 5/12/26, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 10/30/24 and 12/17/25, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility's most recent annual review of the emergency plan is dated 5/4/25, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained 8 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 1/2025-1/2026. The file for Staff Person #3 contained 4.5 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 4/2025-4/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
May 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Upon the Certification Representative's arrival at approximately 11:25 am, Staff #1 exited the classroom #1 to admit the Certification Representative into the facility. This left a group of 5 younger and older toddlers unsupervised in the classroom during this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on a review of the fire drill logs, manual testing of the fire detection system on 7/22/2025 to 9/29/2025 to 12/8/2025 to 1/9/2026 to 2/12/2026 exceeded the 30-day limit. The most recent documented test of the fire detection system was conducted on 2/12/2026, again surpassing 30 days without a recorded activation of the system.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on a review of the fire drill logs, fire drills conducted on 9/29/2025 and 12/8/2025 exceeded the 60-day limit. The most recent documented fire drill was conducted on 2/12/2026, again surpassing 60 days without a recorded fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (3/2026). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
Dec 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“SEONCD VIOLATION The fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent documented testing on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 9/29/25. Previously cited on SIN-00274570.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“SEONCD VIOLATION A fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 9/29/25. Previously cited on SIN-00274570.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 6/10/25.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on staff statements, it was reported that Staff Person #1 roughly yanked and swung Child #1 by their arm, resulting in Child #1 hitting the side of their head on a desk in the Preschool room. In addition, Staff Person #1 was reported to aggressively yank and pull Child #1 by the arm to remove the child from playing with other children. Based on staff statements, it was reported that Staff Person #2 struck the back of Child #1's hands several times and aggressively pushed the child while saying, "Get away from me!" Staff Person #2 was also reported to have used their hand to roughly squeeze Child #1's cheeks together while screaming in the child's face, "We don't talk like that!"”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent documented testing on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 6/10/25.”
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on staff statements, it was verified that Child #1 was lying on the floor on their back, crying and having a tantrum. Staff Person #1 was seated next to the child and placed their leg across the child's stomach, preventing the child from moving or getting up until the child stopped crying.”
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on staff statements, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were reported to have used an aggressive tone of voice and harsh language in the presence of children. Staff Person #1 was reported to scream in children's faces, making statements such as, "I don't care what you want! I want you to do this! You're not allowed to play with the girls because you are a flirt and think you're a stud. If these were my kids, I would beat them. Get away from me! I don't want to be around you! When you guys come to my wedding, I am going to kill you all. The children will come back to stalk us." Staff Person #2 was reported to use an aggressive tone of voice in the presence of children, making statements such as, "Grow up! This is not how you're supposed to act! Get away from me! You're dirty and smell! We do not talk like that!"”
3270.23 Parent Access & Participation
“Based on staff statements, parents of children receiving care are not permitted to enter the facility during operating hours and are only permitted to enter the facility when receiving a tour at enrollment or if there is a medical emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 6/10/25.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on staff statements, it was reported that Staff Person #1 roughly yanked and swung Child #1 by their arm, resulting in Child #1 hitting the side of their head on a desk in the Preschool room. In addition, Staff Person #1 was reported to aggressively yank and pull Child #1 by the arm to remove the child from playing with other children. Based on staff statements, it was reported that Staff Person #2 struck the back of Child #1's hands several times and aggressively pushed the child while saying, "Get away from me!" Staff Person #2 was also reported to have used their hand to roughly squeeze Child #1's cheeks together while screaming in the child's face, "We don't talk like that!"”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent documented testing on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 6/10/25.”
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on staff statements, it was verified that Child #1 was lying on the floor on their back, crying and having a tantrum. Staff Person #1 was seated next to the child and placed their leg across the child's stomach, preventing the child from moving or getting up until the child stopped crying.”
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on staff statements, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were reported to have used an aggressive tone of voice and harsh language in the presence of children. Staff Person #1 was reported to scream in children's faces, making statements such as, "I don't care what you want! I want you to do this! You're not allowed to play with the girls because you are a flirt and think you're a stud. If these were my kids, I would beat them. Get away from me! I don't want to be around you! When you guys come to my wedding, I am going to kill you all. The children will come back to stalk us." Staff Person #2 was reported to use an aggressive tone of voice in the presence of children, making statements such as, "Grow up! This is not how you're supposed to act! Get away from me! You're dirty and smell! We do not talk like that!"”
3270.23 Parent Access & Participation
“Based on staff statements, parents of children receiving care are not permitted to enter the facility during operating hours and are only permitted to enter the facility when receiving a tour at enrollment or if there is a medical emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked completion of Part 2 of the required Health and Safety Training within 90 days of their Date of Hire at the facility. Part 2 of the required Health and Safety Training was completed 152 days after the Date of Hire for Staff Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The PA Child Abuse Clearances on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between updates. This is evidenced by PA Child Abuse Clearances dated 6.4.20 and 7.1.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff Person #4, who had a foreign diploma, lacked verification that their education had been evaluated by a NACES or AICE certified evaluator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility exceeded 30 days between smoke/fire alarm testing on 8.22.24 and 9.26.24, and then between 5.9.25 and 6.10.25. Verification of testing within the last 30 days was not on file at the time of the inspection. The most recent smoke/fire alarm testing occurred on 6.10.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Two cracked lids, with potential pinch points, were observed on bins in Classroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“The files for Children #2 and #3 lacked an initial health assessment and immunization record within 60 days of starting at the facility (refer to LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact/financial agreement form on file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates on 7.25.24 and 2.25.25. The most recent update to the emergency contact/financial agreement form on file for Child #2 occurred on 9.26.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“An expired Albuterol Inhaler was observed in the locked medication cabinet in Classroom #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #3, a preschool age child, lacked an immunization record within 60 days of starting at the facility (refer to LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In Classroom #4, 1 pair of adult scissors was observed in a cup on a table. In Classroom #5, 2 pairs of adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer. Classrooms #4 and #5 are intended for school age children, which made the adult scissors accessible to children who could receive care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The updates to the Fire Safety Trainings on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 5.14.24 and 6.30.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address and telephone number for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
Aug 14, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Upon Certifications Reps arrival to the facility at approximately 10:15am, Staff Person #1 had left Classroom #2 to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 left the classroom of 10 preschool age children unsupervised. Upon entrance to the second floor, Staff Person #2 was observed to be performing first aid with a child in the restroom. Staff Person #2 has left 7 school age children unsupervised in the indoor gross motor room. Staff Person #1 and #2 leaving the children unsupervised did not allow for a Staff Person to be present to meet the required Staff:Child Ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Upon Certifications Reps arrival to the facility at approximately 10:15am, Staff Person #1 had left Classroom #2 to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 left the classroom of 10 preschool age children unsupervised. Upon entrance to the second floor, Staff Person #2 was observed to be performing first aid with a child in the restroom. Staff Person #2 has left 7 school age children unsupervised in the indoor gross motor room. Staff Person #1 and #2 leaving the children unsupervised did not allow for a Staff Person to be physically present with the children in their groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Upon Certifications Reps arrival to the facility at approximately 10:15am, Staff Person #1 had left Classroom #2 to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 left the classroom of 10 preschool age children unsupervised. Upon entrance to the second floor, Staff Person #2 was observed to be performing first aid with a child in the restroom. Staff Person #2 has left 7 school age children unsupervised in the indoor gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
Aug 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Upon Certifications Reps arrival to the facility at approximately 10:15am, Staff Person #1 had left Classroom #2 to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 left the classroom of 10 preschool age children unsupervised. Upon entrance to the second floor, Staff Person #2 was observed to be performing first aid with a child in the restroom. Staff Person #2 has left 7 school age children unsupervised in the indoor gross motor room. Staff Person #1 and #2 leaving the children unsupervised did not allow for a Staff Person to be present to meet the required Staff:Child Ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Upon Certifications Reps arrival to the facility at approximately 10:15am, Staff Person #1 had left Classroom #2 to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 left the classroom of 10 preschool age children unsupervised. Upon entrance to the second floor, Staff Person #2 was observed to be performing first aid with a child in the restroom. Staff Person #2 has left 7 school age children unsupervised in the indoor gross motor room. Staff Person #1 and #2 leaving the children unsupervised did not allow for a Staff Person to be physically present with the children in their groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Upon Certifications Reps arrival to the facility at approximately 10:15am, Staff Person #1 had left Classroom #2 to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 left the classroom of 10 preschool age children unsupervised. Upon entrance to the second floor, Staff Person #2 was observed to be performing first aid with a child in the restroom. Staff Person #2 has left 7 school age children unsupervised in the indoor gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
Jul 2, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement forms for Children #1 and #3 lacked a parent signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The agreement forms for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked information to specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan lacked information related to the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The annual fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings completed in April 2023 and on May 14, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water at the sink in the back restroom through the Kitchen area was measured at 131.8° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have exceeded 6 months since their last review and update. The most recent reviews were completed on 9.5.2023 for Children #1, #3 and #5, on 10.25.23 for Child #2, and on 1.31.22 for Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Children #2 and #3 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of starting at the facility. A completed immunization record was not on file for Child #2 until 241 days after starting and 321 days after starting for Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“A window in Classroom #4 was observed to be missing the restriction allowing the window to open more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked 5 of their 12 hours of annual child care training in their respective training year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation that an annual emergency drill had been completed prior to 6.13.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked information related to accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. An EpiPen was observed for a child in care indicating this information is applicable at this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a current health assessment. The most recent health report on file was dated 6.28.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“One cracked bin, causing a sharp edge, was observed in Classroom #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.134(b) Towels labeled and laundered
“At approximately 9:30am, one hand towel was observed to be hanging from a clip on the wall and another hand towel was observed on the floor outside the restroom in Classroom #2. At the time 5 preschool age children were receiving care in the space. This did not allow for each child to have their own hand towel available for drying their hands after hand washing. It was reported that the hand towels were in the dryer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The files for Children #2, #3 and #4 lacked initial health reports within 60 days of starting. The initial health report on file for Child #2 was completed 241 days after starting at the facility. The initial health report on file for Child #3 was completed 321 days after starting at the facility. The initial health report on file for Child #4 was completed 563 after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
Aug 11, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At approximately 11:02am when they arrived at Tarentum Park staff person #1 was vaping for about 5 minutes. At approximately 11:23am staff person #2 was vaping and then walked away from the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.54(b) Two facility persons on excursions
“At 11:23am staff person #2 picked up her phone and walked away from the park leaving staff person #1 alone with the children on an excursion away from the facility for approximately 6 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 11:02am, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed sitting on a picnic table about 15 feet away from where the children were playing on the playground at Tarentum Park. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not supervising the children for approximately 9 minutes while they were talking and on their phones. Staff person #2 walked away from the park with her phone at 11:23am. The children were left alone with staff person #1 for approximately 6 minutes. The 6 young school-age children were assigned to staff person #1 and the two preschool children were assigned to staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11:02am, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed sitting on a picnic table about 15 feet away from where the children were playing on the playground at Tarentum Park. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not supervising the children for approximately 9 minutes while they were talking and on their phones. Staff person #2 walked away from the park with her phone at 11:23am. The children were left alone with staff person #1 for approximately 6 minutes. The 6 young school-age children were assigned to staff person #1 and the two preschool children were assigned to staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
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Aug 11, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At approximately 11:02am when they arrived at Tarentum Park staff person #1 was vaping for about 5 minutes. At approximately 11:23am staff person #2 was vaping and then walked away from the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.54(b) Two facility persons on excursions
“At 11:23am staff person #2 picked up her phone and walked away from the park leaving staff person #1 alone with the children on an excursion away from the facility for approximately 6 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 11:02am, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed sitting on a picnic table about 15 feet away from where the children were playing on the playground at Tarentum Park. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not supervising the children for approximately 9 minutes while they were talking and on their phones. Staff person #2 walked away from the park with her phone at 11:23am. The children were left alone with staff person #1 for approximately 6 minutes. The 6 young school-age children were assigned to staff person #1 and the two preschool children were assigned to staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11:02am, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed sitting on a picnic table about 15 feet away from where the children were playing on the playground at Tarentum Park. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not supervising the children for approximately 9 minutes while they were talking and on their phones. Staff person #2 walked away from the park with her phone at 11:23am. The children were left alone with staff person #1 for approximately 6 minutes. The 6 young school-age children were assigned to staff person #1 and the two preschool children were assigned to staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
Jul 5, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. Staff person #1 had 10 clock hours of child care training. The file for staff person #2 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. Staff person #2 had 9 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed the last documented 30 day smoke detector check was completed on 7/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed the last documented fire drill was held on 7/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the science classroom a table was observed to be broken causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was completed within the past 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 3/31/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“The file for child #2 who was a preschool child lacked a child health report that was dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. The first day of attendance at the facility was (see LIS code sheet) and the child health report was dated 3/31/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
Jul 14, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“It was observed that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #2 lacked emergency plan training that was completed one year from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan trainings in the file are dated 6/22/21 and 6/24/22. The file for staff person #3 lacked emergency plan training that was completed within the last year. The emergency plan training in the file is dated 7/12/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #1 lacked health and safety training that was completed by 6/17/21. The health and safety training in the file is dated 6/19/22. The file for staff person #3 lacked health and safety training that was completed by 6/17/21. The health and safety training in the file is dated 8/23/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed in the Preschool Room that the blue outlet by the teacher's desk was missing a protective receptacle cover in an outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Science Classroom Valspar Interior Paint & General Use Multi-Floor Adhesive were observed to be accessible to the children. Both containers were labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children".”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“In the Art Room the 2nd window on the right above the ground floor that opened directly to the outdoors and was accessible to children was observed to not be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Welcome Center on the back wall the baseboard was observed to have rough edges causing a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Welcome Center on the back wall the baseboard was observed to have peeling paint on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The restroom in the preschool room was observed to be missing a handwashing sign being posted above the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Art Room the right side of the piano was observed to have splintering wood. In the Indoor Play Area a purple foam toy die was observed to be torn and missing pieces of the die.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was conducted 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 4/2/20 and 6/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log was observed. There were 61 days between 10/15/21 and 12/15/21; 62 days between 12/15/21 and 2/15/22; and 90 days between 4/14/22 and 7/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
- Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Garden Child Care Center
Is The Growing Garden Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The Growing Garden Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Growing Garden Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 20 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Garden Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 63 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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 The Growing Garden Child Care Center care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Growing Garden Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Garden Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Growing Garden Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 224-2834 to ask.
What is The Growing Garden Child Care Center's phone number?
(724) 224-2834.
Where is The Growing Garden Child Care Center?
308 Lock St, Tarentum, PA 15084. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.