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The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School
- licensed capacity
- 240
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School
The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School is a child care center in Kresgeville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 240 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts 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
- 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 240 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 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 | 240 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 240 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244718
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #1 (previous 3/31/24, current 4/4/25), Staff #2 (previous 3/14/24, current 4/9/25), Staff #3 (previous 3/18/24, current 4/3/25), Staff #4 (previous 3/19/24, current 4/4/25) and Staff #5 (previous 3/15/24, current 4/7/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. Staff #4 did not update their NSOR at least every 60 months (previous 12/20/19, current 7/15/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
Apr 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have on file a health assessment prior to providing child care. Staff #3 has worked in a child care role at the facility and the file did not contain a health assessment at the time of this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Facility person #1 did not receive a health assessment at initial hire. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 6/14/23. The TB screening on file for facility person #1 was dated 3/19/08 and not within 12 months of initial hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #7 and staff person #18 did not update the health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 4/23/24 and 6/17/24, respectively. The previous health assessment on file is dated 2/21/22 and 5/11/22, respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The parent of child #3 did not review/update the emergency contact form and agreement every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the last documented review/update date of 9/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the inspection, on the school age playground, the embedded monkey bars had a fall height of 84" and there was only 7 inches of loose-fill wood mulch under them. The large, embedded climber had a fall height of 5 1/2' and only had 7 1/2 inches of loose fill wood mulch around the equipment. At minimum, embedded equipment requires there to be 9 inches of loose fill mulch around the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the inspection, staff person #4 did not have documentation of current PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file. This is evidenced by the documentation on file for PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR dated 3/10/22 which is no longer valid. Staff person #8 had a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 9/28/22. The previous date of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training was dated 8/21/20. This reflects a timeframe of when staff person #8 did not have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the inspection, on the school age playground, the embedded monkey bars had a fall height of 84" and there was only 7 inches of loose-fill wood mulch under them. The large, embedded climber had a fall height of 5 1/2' and only had 7 1/2 inches of loose fill wood mulch around the equipment. At minimum, embedded equipment requires there to be 9 inches of loose fill mulch around the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #8 did not include health insurance coverage and a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CENTER BASED HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, facility person #1 had a PA State Police clearance dated 7/6/23 that stated, " Request Pending" and no dissemination date making this an incomplete clearance. Staff person #10 did not complete mandated reporter training every 60 months as required. The current training on file is dated 9/18/23 and the previous training is dated 9/6/18 showing a timeframe where mandated reporter training was not current.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include a health assessment within the 24-month time frame. The last health assessment on file is dated 1/17/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 observed staff in the PVE room named 18 out of the 21 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 3 children unaccounted for. One child was named twice by different staff. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Rachel room named 13 children out of the 14 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Kimberly room named 11 children out of the 13 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 2 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 observed staff in the PVE room named 18 out of the 21 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 3 children unaccounted for. One child was named twice by different staff. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Rachel room named 13 children out of the 14 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Kimberly room named 11 children out of the 13 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 2 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“During the self-reported non-compliance investigation conducted on 3/27/2024 it was verified that Child #1 joined another class while his class was napping. While with the other class, he was mistakenly given milk to drink of which he is highly allergic. Staff person #1 noticed that he was breaking out and that his lip was a bit swollen. She called the director for help. The director administered his Epi-pen and called mom immediately. Mother transported him to the ER. It is documented on the child's emergency contact form and health assessment that he is allergic to dairy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“During the self-reported non-compliance investigation conducted on 3/27/2024 it was verified that Child #1 joined another class while his class was napping. While with the other class, he was mistakenly given milk to drink of which he is highly allergic. Staff person #1 noticed that he was breaking out and that his lip was a bit swollen. She called the director for help. The director administered his Epi-pen and called mom immediately. Mother transported him to the ER. It is documented on the child's emergency contact form and health assessment that he is allergic to dairy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include a health assessment within the 24-month time frame. The last health assessment on file is dated 1/17/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 observed staff in the PVE room named 18 out of the 21 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 3 children unaccounted for. One child was named twice by different staff. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Rachel room named 13 children out of the 14 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Kimberly room named 11 children out of the 13 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 2 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 observed staff in the PVE room named 18 out of the 21 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 3 children unaccounted for. One child was named twice by different staff. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Rachel room named 13 children out of the 14 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Kimberly room named 11 children out of the 13 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 2 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“During the self-reported non-compliance investigation conducted on 3/27/2024 it was verified that Child #1 joined another class while his class was napping. While with the other class, he was mistakenly given milk to drink of which he is highly allergic. Staff person #1 noticed that he was breaking out and that his lip was a bit swollen. She called the director for help. The director administered his Epi-pen and called mom immediately. Mother transported him to the ER. It is documented on the child's emergency contact form and health assessment that he is allergic to dairy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“During the self-reported non-compliance investigation conducted on 3/27/2024 it was verified that Child #1 joined another class while his class was napping. While with the other class, he was mistakenly given milk to drink of which he is highly allergic. Staff person #1 noticed that he was breaking out and that his lip was a bit swollen. She called the director for help. The director administered his Epi-pen and called mom immediately. Mother transported him to the ER. It is documented on the child's emergency contact form and health assessment that he is allergic to dairy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) contains a child abuse clearance dated 8/31/18. This is more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the onsite renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the annual testing report from Johnson Controls on 9/8/23 stated that there was a deficiency during the annual alarm system inspection. A strobe light in the boiler room was deficient. As of 10/11/23 there is no verification that the deficiency was corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) contains a health assessment dated 9/23/21. This is more than 24 months old. The file of STAFF #2 (see code sheet for start date) contains a health assessment dated 9/22/21. This is more than 24 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
Jan 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.63 General Health and Safety/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“On 6/6/22 or 6/7/22 preschool students went outside to release butterflies. They went to a grassy area at the side of the building. This area was next to a parking lot and not fenced in. After releasing the butterflies, the children were running relay races. CHILD #1 attempted to run away from the group. STAFF #1 followed and brought CHILD #1 back to the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
Oct 3, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 10/3/22 cert rep observed damaged paint as follows: library in reading corner; room 103 by the changing table; room 104 book area under chalk board/writing desk/wall by changing table; room 108 writing table wall; room 107 corner by cubbies/dramatic play/block area/library area; room 105 library wall; room 106 corner and wall by game table; room 110 next to science shelf/library/block area; room 113 dramatic play & wall by door; room 109 bathroom corner.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection on 10/3/22 cert rep observed a rug in the OT room that was missing approximately 20 inches of binding and the edges were fraying.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child # 1 (start date 8/4/21) emergency contact form did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child # 1 (start date 8/4/21) emergency contact form did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #2 and child #3 (see code sheet for DOB) did not have documentation of influenza immunization. This is not in accordance with ACIP recommendations. There was no exemption letter in file for either child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
Nov 3, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Per the renewal inspection review of the emergency plan, the plan does not provide for required accommodations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During renewal inspection, it was revealed that parents have not been given information on how to electronically access the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During renewal inspection it was revealed that an inspection summary with a item not corrected was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
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Oct 13, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“Per investigation on 10/13/21 interviews and documents did reveal that the facility has a history of informing parents of communicable diseases, however staff admitted that notice of one child having a positive COVID result was not sent out to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School
Is The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School licensed?
Yes. The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Place Center at Polk Elementary School care for?
240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 681-5486 to ask.
What is The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School's phone number?
(610) 681-5486.
Where is The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School?
630 Interchange Rd, Kresgeville, PA 18333. The nearest other daycare we list is Karen Furler, 0.9 miles away.