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The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett
The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett is a child care center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 144 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 144 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
| Programs | Preschool |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Dance, computer instruction and karate classes |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 144 children
- License number
- #CER-00256387
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 18, 2025, during the complaint investigation, it was found that on December 11, 2025, child # 1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times. Child # 1 was playing with a pair of toy glasses when the child took a battery out of the glasses and swallowed it. Staff were not aware that child # 1 swallowed the battery. Child # 1 made staff person # 1 aware that he swallowed the battery.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
May 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/5/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2, #3, #4, #6, and #9, did not include the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/5/25, the ceiling tile in the morning glories, snap dragons and wildflowers childcare space was observed with water stains.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/5/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the allocated unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, Certification Representative found that the infant's classroom was out of ratio with 17 infants and 4 staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During the complaint investigation on 4/15/25, Certification Representative was informed that an infant was placed on the infant's stomach while sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
Apr 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the allocated unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, Certification Representative found that the infant's classroom was out of ratio with 17 infants and 4 staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During the complaint investigation on 4/15/25, Certification Representative was informed that an infant was placed on the infant's stomach while sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“File Record for Staff #1 , Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not include acceptable verification of education”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
Sep 13, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(b) Staff assigned to specific children/No physical punishment
“Facility owner and director confirmed staff #1 was placed on probation effective 8/28/23. The decision was made when a parent expressed concern after observing staff #1 physically mishandle their child and use harsh language during the exchange.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Facility owner and director confirmed staff #1 was placed on probation effective 8/28/23. The decision was made when a parent expressed concern after observing staff #1 physically mishandle their child and use harsh language during the exchange.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
Jun 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 16 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing a child abuse clearance. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
- Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett
Is The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett licensed?
Yes. The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Childcare & Preschool Kennett care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett'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 Childcare & Preschool Kennett cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 732-8890 to ask.
What is The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett's phone number?
(484) 732-8890.
Where is The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett?
511 School House Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348. The nearest other daycare we list is Chester County Family Development Center, 0.4 miles away.