West Pittston Child Development Center
827 Exeter Ave, Exeter, PA
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The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
The Growing Patch Early Learning Center is a child care center in Exeter, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 66 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 66 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254135
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 43 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 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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Mar 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The inspector observed chipped paint on the rear wall in the young toddler room and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The inspector observed soap to be missing from the first aid kit in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The inspector observed the file for staff #1and found that this staff did not have a health assessment conducted in the last 24 months as evidenced by the last health assessment to have been 1/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The inspector observed a wooden play kitchen in the school age room that had screws protruding from the top accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
Oct 2, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #5 and found that the first health assessment on file was dated 9/17/25 which is over six months since enrollment (see LIS Code Sheet for Date of Admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #2 and found that the health assessment did not show proof of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #2 and found that the only child health assessment on file dated 3/17/25 (See LIS Code Sheet for Date of Admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #3 and found that it was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #3 and found that it was missing both the required parental work address and business telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #1 and found that the initial child service report was dated 9/6/23 and the most current was dated 6/23/25. The child service report is required to be completed every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector observed chipped paint in the school age room, and hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector observed a hole in the wall behind the door in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector observed bleach solution and Great Value Disinfectant wipes next to Similac Infant Formula in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector observed staff #3 working alone with children in the young toddler room and staff #5 working alone with children in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed staff files and found staff #1 began working in direct care on 4/22/25 and did not obtain an FBI clearance until 7/2/25. Staff #2 began direct care with children on 6/9/25 and did not have an FBI clearance on file as of 10/2/25. Staff #5 began working in direct care on 7/7/25 and did not have an FBI clearance on file as of 10/2/25. Staff #5 was observed working alone in direct care on 10/2/25. Staff #6 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police dated 6/19/20 and a current dated for 8/19/25, a previous Pa Child Abuse dated 6/26/20 and a current dated for 8/27/25, a previous FBI clearance dated 7/22/20 and a current dated for 8/27/25, and a previous NSOR dated 7/1/20 and a current dated for 8/21/25. Staff #7 had a previous FBI clearance dated 2/23/20 and a current dated for 2/27/25. Staff #8 had a previous dated Pa State Police dated 7/28/20 and a current dated for 8/3/25, a previous Pa Child Abuse dated 7/30/20 and a current dated for 8/11/25, a previous FBI dated 8/12/20 and a current dated for 9/24/25, and a previous NSOR dated 8/10/20 and a current dated for 8/12/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the files for staff #2 and found that they last had fire safety on 7/15/24 and no annual fire safety training since, staff #7 had a previous fire safety dated 6/5/24 and did not update this until 9/1/25, staff #8 last had fire safety training on 7/4/24 and did not update this until 9/11/25, staff #9 last had fire safety on 12/23/23 and not again until 9/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed staff files and found that staff #4 had a previously documented Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file that expired on 2/11/25 and did not obtain a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training until 8/4/25,”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing annual review and update as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing a 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: Oct 2, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #2 and found that this child has been attending care over six months (See LIS Code Sheet for Date of Admission) and has not updated the emergency contact form and agreement form. The file for child #1 and #4 and found that neither updated their emergency contact forms and agreements at least every six months. Child #1 had a previously dated emergency contact form dated 7/29/24 and not again until 4/9/25 and an agreement form dated 9/3/24 and not again until 9/3/25. Child file #4 had a previously dated emergency contact form dated 10/8/24 and not again until 9/3/25 and an agreement form previously dated 10/8/24 and not again until 9/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector observed bottle washing materials in the infant room and asked if bottles were being hand washed and reused and staff confirmed this.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“While at the facility unannounced on 3/18/25 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log for the facility and observed that the last fire drill was conducted on 1/8/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced on 3/18/25 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and did not find any proof of submission of FBI fingerprinting prior to employment on file. Staff #2 did not have a NSOR on file prior to employment and at present as is required. Staff #2 also had a volunteer PA Child Abuse on file and not an employment PA Child Abuse as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While at the facility unannounced on 3/18/25 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff obtained a health assessment and TB screening after working in direct care with children, dated 11/5/24 (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). The file for staff #2 and found that this staff has been working in direct care with children and did not have a health assessment and TB screening as of 3/18/25 (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“While at the facility unannounced on 3/18/25 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log for the facility and observed that the facility manually tested the smoke detectors on 1/8/25 and then again on 2/23/25, which is 56 calendar days versus the required every 30 calendar days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector reviewed the file for child #4 and found that the child had been enrolled for over a year without an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector asked to view the annual emergency drill. The director stated that they were unaware that this was an annual requirement and was unable to produce this document.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector reviewed the file for staff #6 and found that this staff was in direct care with children prior to obtaining a health assessment and TB screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector reviewed the files for children #2, #3, and #4 and observed that all three files were missing the required 6-month updates to the emergency contact and agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector reviewed the files for child #1 and #3 and observed that both emergency contact forms were missing the required release persons address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector reviewed the files for children #2, #3, and #4, and observed that all three children had been in care over six months, and none had the required child service report on file as is required every six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector reviewed the file for staff #4 and found that this staff did not have a completed Pa State Police on file as is required. Staff #6 was working in direct care (see LIS code sheet for date of hire) and did not have proof of having applied for or received the Pa State Police clearance until 9/12/24 or having applied for or received an FBI clearance until 9/18/24, there was no proof of having applied for or received an NSOR until 9/16/24. Staff #6 aslo had a volunteer Pa Child Abuse clearance and not an employment clearance as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1, #4, and #5 did not have proof of annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1, #2, #3 had expired pediatric first aid/CPR trainings on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file which expired 6/2023, 7/2024, and 9/2024 respectively. Staff #1, #2, and #3 did not renew the pediatric first aid/CPR training until 9/20/23, 10/2/24, and 10/2/24 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/9/24 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: Nov 14, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #6 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: Oct 9, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/9/24 the inspector reviewed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility was not conducting a manual test of the smoke detectors evert 30 calendar days as is required: 1/8/24 to 2/16/21, 5/3/24 to 6/25/24, 7/14/24 to 8/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, fire alarm test logs were observed to be out of compliance. More than 30 days passed between fire alarm test logs dated 1/8/24 and 2/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation on 3/20/24, it was verified and observed that on 3/13/24, staff person # 1 pulled the hair of child # 1. Staff person # 1 was terminated immediately and director reported to the regional office. It appears to be an isolated incident and not a systemic issue.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation on 3/20/24, staff person # 2 verified they heard staff person # 1 say to child # 1 "how would you like it if I pulled your hair?" Staff person # 1 was terminated immediately and director reported to the regional office. It appears to be an isolated incident and not a systemic issue.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, fire alarm test logs were observed to be out of compliance. More than 30 days passed between fire alarm test logs dated 1/8/24 and 2/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation on 3/20/24, it was verified and observed that on 3/13/24, staff person # 1 pulled the hair of child # 1. Staff person # 1 was terminated immediately and director reported to the regional office. It appears to be an isolated incident and not a systemic issue.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation on 3/20/24, staff person # 2 verified they heard staff person # 1 say to child # 1 "how would you like it if I pulled your hair?" Staff person # 1 was terminated immediately and director reported to the regional office. It appears to be an isolated incident and not a systemic issue.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person # 1 and 2 did not complete Pediatric CPR/First aid before the expiration date of their previous certification. This is evidenced by certificates dates of 6/19/21 and 9/20/23 for staff # 1 and 8/3/20 and 9/9/22 for staff # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There are 2 ceiling tiles in the school age classrooms that have holes in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement on file for child # 4 does not have the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 3 does not have the health insurance name or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There is no FBI clearance or proof of fingerprinting on file for staff person # 3 (see code sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not have written consent by the parent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for child # 1 was last updated by the parent on 12/12/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for children # 1, 2, and 3 do not have the release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
Mar 30, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. The file of Staff # 3 was missing one letter of written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was conducted. Testing that occurred between the following dates lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 11/28/22-12/1/22 12/16/22-1/19/23 1/19/23-2/28/23 2/28/23-3/30/23”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. See the code sheet for the following staff's dates of hire. The following staff were not hired correctly as provisional hires per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL): - Staff # 1 did not obtain a state police clearance until 1/31/23 or an FBI clearance until 2/4/23. The file of Staff # 1 did not contain documentation that this staff applied for their NSOR clearance. - Staff # 2 did not apply for a child abuse clearance until 3/30/23. - Staff # 3 did not apply for a state police clearance until 3/30/23. Staff # 3 did not have documentation in their file that they applied for their child abuse clearance or their FBI clearance. These three staff were also left alone to supervise children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. See the code sheet for the following staff's date of hire. Staff # 3 was supervising children and the file of Staff # 3 did not contain a health assessment or documentation of a tuberculosis screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. See the code sheet for the following staff's date of hire. Staff # 3 was supervising children and the file of Staff # 3 did not contain a tuberculosis screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. In the Sprouts Classroom, a Swiffer mop was found with cleaner, accessible to children. This item contained writing that indicated the need to keep out of the reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. Staff person # 1 and # 3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 and # 3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first and and CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. In the Roots Classroom, a bottle of lotion was found accessible to children. In the Sprouts Classroom, 2 tubes of diaper creams were found accessible to children. These items indicated on the packaging the need to keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
Oct 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Fire drills documented as occurring on 3/30/22 and 6/14/22, were not conducted at least every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Trash cans were found in classrooms that did not contain lids or were not closed receptacles. In these trash cans were tissues, wipes and discarded food. These items are required to be disposed of in a closed receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was conducted. Testing documented on the following dates did not occur at least every 30 days as required by regulation: 1/14/22, 2/9/22, 3/30/22, 4/8/22, 5/11/22, 6/14/22, 7/22/22, 8/9/22, 8/13/22, 9/1/22, 10/3/22, 11/10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
Dec 20, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff persons # 1 and # 2 have fire safety certificates on file dates 7/2020. Staff person # 3 has a fire safety training certificate dated 8/24/20. There is no fire safety training on file for 2021 for staff persons # 1, 2, and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility is dated 7/3/20 and not reviewed/updated in July, 2021. There is no documentation on file that indicates staff were trained on emergency plan procedures at initial employment or any other time.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“There is no written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child files belonging to children # 1, 2, and 3 do not have an address provided for the release person listed on the emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2021
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There is no written plan of transporting children to emergency care displayed at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The trash can at the diapering station in classrooms # 2 and 3 have plastic flaps under the lid, The flaps make contact with the diaper, therefor they are not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include a lock-down plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There is no written plan of daily activities posted in classrooms # 4 and # 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There are play mats for climbing in classrooms # 2 and 4 with torn edges that make them unable to be properly sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2021
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“There is no health insurance name and policy number on file for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
Is The Growing Patch Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The Growing Patch Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Growing Patch Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Patch Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 Patch Early Learning Center care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Growing Patch Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Patch Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Growing Patch Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 299-5344 to ask.
What is The Growing Patch Early Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 299-5344.
Where is The Growing Patch Early Learning Center?
650 Tunkhannock Ave, Exeter, PA 18643. The nearest other daycare we list is West Pittston Child Development Center, 0.6 miles away.