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U-Gro Learning Centres
- licensed capacity
- 198
- open each week
- 5 days
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About U-Gro Learning Centres
U-Gro Learning Centres is a child care center in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 198 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 62 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 198 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for U-Gro Learning Centres
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 198 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249695
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 62 rules in all · 62 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Records and paperwork 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Background checks 7
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Transportation 1
- 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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May 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed on 5/18/2026 in the Jumping Jaguars classroom a Magic Eraser is accessible to children at the back of the handwashing sink. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 5/18/2026 in the Jumping Jaguars classroom an outlet cover is broken and not in good repair. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“It was observed on 5/18/2026 on the preschool playground, several pieces of outdoor climbing equipment that requires embedded mounting is not mounted over at least 9 inches of loose-fill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 10/16/2023 but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training is not from an approved source.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
Dec 5, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the toy shelves in each classroom had an excessive build-up of dirt. It was observed that the Caterpillar classroom that one of the tables and the bases of the toilets had an excessive build-up of dirt. It was observed in the Ladybugs classroom that the babydolls had an excessive build-up of dirt. It was observed that the trash cans in the Ladybugs, Monkeys, Zebras, and Ducks (corrected on site) classrooms had an excessive build-up of dirt. It was observed in the Ducks classroom that the climbing structure and play kitchen sink had an excessive build-up of dirt. It was observed in the Turtles classroom that the lower cabinets had excessive residue on them and play kitchen sink had an excessive build-up of dirt. It was observed in the Jaguars classroom that there was spilled food in the refrigerator. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“It was observed that the operator did not sign the agreement form of child #6. (Corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“It was observed that the fee amount was missing from the agreement form of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“It was observed that the emergency contact form of child #7 did not contain the name of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not have evidence of current pediatric first aid and CPR on file and was outside of their 90-day hire window.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“It was observed that the consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on the emergency contact form for children #1, #4, #7, #8, and #9 was not signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“It was observed that the consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form for children #7, #8, and #9 was not signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“It was observed that the consent for administration of special medications or dietary needs on the emergency contact form for children #7 and #8 was not signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“It was observed that the consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form for child #7 was not signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #2 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 4/6/23 and the updated health assessment was completed on 6/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“It was observed that children #1, #2, and #3 had medication, but did not have a medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“It was observed that child #10 had a health assessment on file dated 1/2/24 and had an updated one 11/3/25 (10 months late).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“It was observed that child #5 had a health assessment on file dated 5/6/25 and did not have an updated one 6 months later. It was observed that child #9 had a health assessment on file dated 7/1/24 and an updated one11/6/25 (16 mos).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“It was observed that the emergency contact form of child #7 did not contain information about child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“It was observed that the emergency contact form of child #9 did not contain the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed that staff person #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 4/29/20 and received the updated child abuse clearance on 10/22/25 causing a 176-day lapse between renewing the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the Monkeys classroom that a cabinet containing cleaning supplies was not locked at the time of the inspection. (Corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed in Zebras classroom that the first aid kit was missing disposable, nonporous gloves. (corrected on site) It was observed in Monkeys classroom that the first aid kit was missing soap. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed that the refrigerator in the Bears classroom was missing a thermometer. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed that staff person #1 was working with children and did not have an NSOR on file. It was observed that staff person #2 was working with children and did not have their out of state clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection, it was observed that there were mops and buckets of water in the hallway in which the children travel.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
Jul 14, 2025Visit7 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“It was observed that staff person #2 did not have verification of emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“It was observed that staff person #2 did not have fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“It was observed that the files of staff persons #1 and #5 had only one nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not have an FBI clearance or record of application on file. It was observed that staff persons #1 and #4 did not have signed disclosure statements on file. It was observed that three of staff person #3's clearances were dated after their start date of 5/13/25. State police and child abuse were dated 5/18/25 and the NSOR was dated 5/24/25. It was observed that staff person #5 did not have an NSOR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“It was observed that the health assessment that was in staff person #2's file was dated 11/14/22. It is regulatory that health assessments take place every 24 months for facility persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported the following non-compliance: On 7/2/2025, Child #1 was left unsupervised in the bathroom of the toddler classroom for a period of 53 minutes. Staff #6 and staff #7 were responsible for the group of children when the supervision lapse occurred. At 5:10pm staff #6 and staff #7 left the toddler classroom to go to the gross motor play space. Name-to-face checks were not completed and child #1 was left behind. When the group of children arrived in the gross motor play space, staff #8 assumed responsibility of the group but did not complete name-to-face checks. Staff #6 and staff #7 left for the day. Staff #8 noticed child #1 was not with the group at 5:14pm and signed the child out to 'Mom' on the ipad. When the child's father arrived at 5:45pm staff realized the child was missing. Staff #5 was asked to search the building and found the child at 6:03pm in the bathroom of the toddler classroom playing in the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
Jul 14, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“It was observed that staff person #2 did not have verification of emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“It was observed that staff person #2 did not have fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“It was observed that the files of staff persons #1 and #5 had only one nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not have an FBI clearance or record of application on file. It was observed that staff persons #1 and #4 did not have signed disclosure statements on file. It was observed that three of staff person #3's clearances were dated after their start date of 5/13/25. State police and child abuse were dated 5/18/25 and the NSOR was dated 5/24/25. It was observed that staff person #5 did not have an NSOR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“It was observed that the health assessment that was in staff person #2's file was dated 11/14/22. It is regulatory that health assessments take place every 24 months for facility persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported the following non-compliance: On 7/2/2025, Child #1 was left unsupervised in the bathroom of the toddler classroom for a period of 53 minutes. Staff #6 and staff #7 were responsible for the group of children when the supervision lapse occurred. At 5:10pm staff #6 and staff #7 left the toddler classroom to go to the gross motor play space. Name-to-face checks were not completed and child #1 was left behind. When the group of children arrived in the gross motor play space, staff #8 assumed responsibility of the group but did not complete name-to-face checks. Staff #6 and staff #7 left for the day. Staff #8 noticed child #1 was not with the group at 5:14pm and signed the child out to 'Mom' on the ipad. When the child's father arrived at 5:45pm staff realized the child was missing. Staff #5 was asked to search the building and found the child at 6:03pm in the bathroom of the toddler classroom playing in the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #19 had completed Health and Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2 on 2.4.2025 after 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #13 had pediatric first aid and cpr certificate on file dated 3.9.23 [expired 3.9.25]. Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #20 had a pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate on file dated 1.22.23 [expired 1.23.25].”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 has documentation of one written non-family reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, the agreement and emergency contact forms had both been last reviewed/signed on 2.21.25 and 4.10.24 ( beyond 6 months) and Child #3, the emergency contact information and agreement had last been reviewed/signed on 7.19.24...”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following smoke alarm test dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 03.11.25/04.11.25 [31d]..”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #8 had fire safety training on file dated 3.12.24 and an update of 4.21.25 which was beyond 12 months. It was found that Staff Person #12 had fire safety training on file dated 2.13.24 and an update of 3.13.25 which was beyond 12 months. It was found that Staff Person #15 had fire safety training on file dated 2.13.24 and an update of 3.10.25 which was beyond 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 4/5/25 and the previous training was completed on 11/5/19. The file for staff person #20 did not contain an FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire. The file for staff person #20 contained an FBI clearance dated 10.23.24. The file for staff person # 21 dated 7.18.24 from the Department of Education is not valid. The FBI clearance on file for staff person #21 is not an approved document. Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #15 did not update clearances within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current child abuse clearance on file was dated 6.28.24 and the previous clearance on 5.12.19. The current DHS FBI clearance on file was dated 6.21.24 and the previous clearance on 5.3.19.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that in the Lady bugs room the first kt was missing tweezers, tape and soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that in the Turtles room the soft blue mat was frayed along the front portion. ( CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that rest equipment had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use for 4 children in the Lady Bugs and 8 children in the Butterfly room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that in the Caterpillars a daily schedule of activities was not posted. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement form for child # 8 did not include an admission date..”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information for child # 10 did not include an address and phone number of the child's physician /medical care source..”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information for child # 3 did not include a medical /health policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that in the Duckling room an emergency transport plan was not posted. ( CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the Caterpillar, Butterfly, Ladybug, and Bear classrooms sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess toddlers while sleeping on nap mats. It was also observed in the Caterpillar, Turtle, and Butterfly classrooms that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 2/4/25 and the previous training was completed on 5/24/19. Staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 2/4/25 and the previous training was completed on 7/1/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 4/10/24-5/13/24, 8/9/24-9/16/24, 9/16/24-10/18/24, 11/25/24-12/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
Apr 23, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“It was observed at the time of inspection the Turtles classroom was on the outside play area without a first-aid kit in their backpack.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.177(a) Not unattended in vehicle
“It was observed at the time of inspection the driver left the unattended van running in the facility parking lot, then let the children board the running bus unattended.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“It was observed at the time of inspection Staff #4 was wearing gloves and diapering children and did not wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 started on 9-18-23 and their TB Test was dated 11-20-23. Staff #2's start date was 1-5-24 and their Health Assessment and TB Test was dated 1-9-24. Staff #4's start date was 1-22-24 and their TB test 2-8-24. Staff #5's start date was 1-15-24 and their Health Assessment date was 1-19-24 and their TB Test was dated 1-22-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“It was observed at the time of inspection child #1, #3, #4, #5,#6, #7 and #8 did not have the child's special needs noted on their emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed at the time of inspection the cots in the Bears' classroom and the Ladybugs' classroom were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“It was observed at the time of inspection, the pre-school and school age outdoor play areas, with embedded play equipment, did not have the required loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of inspection a green cloth chair in the Bear's classroom was stained and dirty. The fence in the basketball court play area had exposed screws that presented a hazard. The outdoor play area had black weed prevention material the presented a trip hazard. The microwave in the Butterflies' classroom was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed at the time of inspection wall next to the refrigerator in the Duckling's classroom was had peeling paint. The paint on the basketball hoop pole was peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed at the time of inspection the Ducklings outside first aid kit did not contain tape and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed at the time of inspection Staff #7 was hired on 3-4-24 and their National Sex Offender Registry was not in their record. Staff #3 was hired on 9-11-23 and their Child Abuse Registry Clearance was dated 1-15-24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Apr 20, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of inspection a pair of sharp scissors and a metal hammer were in a plastic three drawer storage container accessible to children in the Jaguar room. Corrected at inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #4 was hired on 4-18-22 and their Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History clearance was completed on 2-17-23 and their Child Abuse Registry Clearance was for volunteer purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #3 received emergency plan 2-16-22 and then again 3-20-23. More than annually as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 was hired on 12-12-22 and completed pediatric first-aid and cpr on 4-6-23, more than 90 days after their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and staff #2's health assessment did not have a name on their forms. Staff #1 was hired on 12-12-22 and their initial health assessment and TB test were completed on 3-7-23. It was observed at the time of inspection staff #5 was hired on 10-3-22 and their initial health assessment was completed on 2-24-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #6 was working as a group supervisor and their degree stated "Bachelor of Science" and did not clarify if they met the requirements to work as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed at the time of inspection a staff member arrived while children were transitioning from Lunch to Nap time. The staff member placed their personal backpack on the floor in the Caterpillar Classroom and walked away. The backpack contained over the counter allergy medication that was accessible to children. Corrected at inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
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Sep 2, 2022Complaint investigation9 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(2) Every 60 days/Different times of day
“It was observed at the time of inspection the facility fire drill log documented fire drills completed on 4-8-22 and then again on 7-29-22”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not have verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed at the time of inspection the fire safety system was not being tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have verification of applying for their NSOR, FBI Criminal History Clearance and Out of State New Jersey State Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and Sex Offender Registry Clearance as required by the CPSL. It was observed that staff #2's disclosure statement was not signed by a witness. (corrected at inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 did not complete complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and staff #2 did not have a health assessment, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis., conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting . Staff #3 is no longer employed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“On 8-29-22 child #1 had an allergic reaction at the center and the parents transported the child to the emergency room. The appropriate regional office was not notified within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. A written report was not mailed or provided to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of inspection, the center director reported on 8-29-2022 one staff was supervising 10 infants in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
Sep 2, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(2) Every 60 days/Different times of day
“It was observed at the time of inspection the facility fire drill log documented fire drills completed on 4-8-22 and then again on 7-29-22”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not have verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed at the time of inspection the fire safety system was not being tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have verification of applying for their NSOR, FBI Criminal History Clearance and Out of State New Jersey State Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and Sex Offender Registry Clearance as required by the CPSL. It was observed that staff #2's disclosure statement was not signed by a witness. (corrected at inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 did not complete complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and staff #2 did not have a health assessment, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis., conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting . Staff #3 is no longer employed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“On 8-29-22 child #1 had an allergic reaction at the center and the parents transported the child to the emergency room. The appropriate regional office was not notified within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. A written report was not mailed or provided to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of inspection, the center director reported on 8-29-2022 one staff was supervising 10 infants in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
Apr 12, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have emergency plan training at the time of initial employment completed, document and placed in her record.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of inspection that the blue plastic table covers in the Caterpillar and Zebra rooms were torn and the foam was exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“It was observed at the time of inspection that child #7's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“It was observed at the time of inspection that child #2's emergency contact information did not include 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: May 5, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed at the time of inspection the facility had not documented an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“It was observed at the time of inspection child #2 and child #13's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“It was observed at the time of inspection that Child #18's inhaler expired in January 2022 and the child's medication log documented that the medication was administered on 2-17-22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“It was observed at the time of inspection that children's #1 to #17's records did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about U-Gro Learning Centres
Is U-Gro Learning Centres licensed?
Yes. U-Gro Learning Centres is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was U-Gro Learning Centres last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has U-Gro Learning Centres had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 62 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 62 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 U-Gro Learning Centres care for?
198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does U-Gro Learning Centres accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are U-Gro Learning Centres' 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 U-Gro Learning Centres cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 287-9080 to ask.
What is U-Gro Learning Centres' phone number?
(717) 287-9080.
Where is U-Gro Learning Centres?
1 Shrine Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.