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Watch Em Grow LLC II

4931 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days

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About Watch Em Grow LLC II

Watch Em Grow LLC II is a child care center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 56 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
StaffC.P.R. and First Aid certified staff always on site
Daily lifePotty training: Older toddler goal: consistently using potty
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Watch Em Grow LLC II has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Watch Em Grow LLC II

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
56 children
License number
#CER-00248912
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 28 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 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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  1. May 28, 2026Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “On 5/28/26, It was observed that the preschool classroom was over capacity. The preschool classroom is licensed for 21 children, and there were 25 children, ages 2 to 5 years old with 3 teachers, for approximately 20 minutes. Staff verified that there have been times when up to 34 children are in the one-year-old classroom with 3 teachers during drop-off and pick-up times. The licensed capacity for the one-year-old classroom is 11 children.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that the children were not taken outside at least once. It was stated that the infants do not go outside at least daily, because there is not a stroller to take them out in.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that the pre-k children leave the classroom to retrieve their nap items from the closet outside of the classroom unsupervised by staff persons.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that the pre-k classroom had a long transition (approximately ten minutes) with no activity. It was observed in the pre-k classroom, that the teachers choose toys for the children to play with. It was observed in the two-year-old classroom, that the teacher chooses toys for the children to play with.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that there was a blanket and pacifier (with strap attached) in a crib with a 2-month-old sleeping child; there was a 7-month-old child sleeping propped up on a boppy pillow in a crib; and an 8-month-old child asleep with a teether and "lovey" in a crib.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that there were not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cribs while in use in the infant room.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On 5/28/26 it was observed that the infant room did not have cribs labeled for individual use. In the 1-year-old classroom, it was observed that a child's nap mat was placed inside a play-yard for nap.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “It was observed that the pre-k and two-year-old classes combined in the pre-k classroom for approximately 20 minutes. There were 21 preschool children (ages 3-5 years) and 4 two-year-old children, totaling 25 children, with 3 staff.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “It was verified by multiple staff persons that staff person 1, was heard telling a child that they "will go to jail if they don't act right"; was heard telling a child they'll "go to hell"; and was witnessed getting in a child's face talking harshly towards them.”
  2. May 28, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “On 5/28/26, It was observed that the preschool classroom was over capacity. The preschool classroom is licensed for 21 children, and there were 25 children, ages 2 to 5 years old with 3 teachers, for approximately 20 minutes. Staff verified that there have been times when up to 34 children are in the one-year-old classroom with 3 teachers during drop-off and pick-up times. The licensed capacity for the one-year-old classroom is 11 children.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that the children were not taken outside at least once. It was stated that the infants do not go outside at least daily, because there is not a stroller to take them out in.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that the pre-k children leave the classroom to retrieve their nap items from the closet outside of the classroom unsupervised by staff persons.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that the pre-k classroom had a long transition (approximately ten minutes) with no activity. It was observed in the pre-k classroom, that the teachers choose toys for the children to play with. It was observed in the two-year-old classroom, that the teacher chooses toys for the children to play with.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that there was a blanket and pacifier (with strap attached) in a crib with a 2-month-old sleeping child; there was a 7-month-old child sleeping propped up on a boppy pillow in a crib; and an 8-month-old child asleep with a teether and "lovey" in a crib.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “On 5/28/26, it was observed that there were not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cribs while in use in the infant room.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On 5/28/26 it was observed that the infant room did not have cribs labeled for individual use. In the 1-year-old classroom, it was observed that a child's nap mat was placed inside a play-yard for nap.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “It was observed that the pre-k and two-year-old classes combined in the pre-k classroom for approximately 20 minutes. There were 21 preschool children (ages 3-5 years) and 4 two-year-old children, totaling 25 children, with 3 staff.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “It was verified by multiple staff persons that staff person 1, was heard telling a child that they "will go to jail if they don't act right"; was heard telling a child they'll "go to hell"; and was witnessed getting in a child's face talking harshly towards them.”
  3. Nov 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of a current Staff Evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “The file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files for Staff Persons #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of current Emergency Plan Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

  4. Jun 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “It was observed that staff person #5 had only one reference on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The record for staff persons #1, #3, #5, #7, and #8 did not include verification of education and experience.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The record for Staff person #1 included health assessments dated 1/14/21 and 2/23/23. Health reports for staff person #1 were not updated every 24 months as required. The health assessments in staff person #4's file were dated 10/29/22 and an update was not on file. It was observed that staff person #3 did not have a health assessment on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The record for staff person #1 had documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification that expired 1/14/21 with an update on 2/23/24. The record for staff person #6 included documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification that expired on 11/11/24 with an update on 3/8/25.”
  5. Nov 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #4 did not have documentation of an updated financial agreement. Last update documented was 3.20.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of an updated child service report completed within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The operator did not have documentation of reviewing the emergency plan annually. The emergency plan had no date listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency contact information was not present in the Ones classroom where children were receiving care in the space. (corrected on site)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

  6. Nov 28, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The operator did not have documentation of staff person #1 receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “The facility's emergency plan does not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “Written formula and feeding schedules have not been obtained from the parents of the enrolled infants in the infant classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(vi) Time of administration

      “The medication logs for children #1, #2, and #3 do not include the times medication is to be administered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration

      “The medication logs for children #1, #2, and #3 do not include the dates for administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(iv) Amount to administer

      “The medication logs for children #1, #2, and #3 do not include the amount of medication to be administered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “The facility does not provide parents with a written policy regarding the parent's responsibilities for clothing. The facility does not provide parents with a written policy regarding the supervision of children while in care. The facility does not provide parents with a written policy regarding transportation and pick-up agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023

  7. Aug 21, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 have no record of completing the required one-hour Health and Safety Update training in their files. Staff person #3 has not completed the required/accepted pediatric first-aid and CPR training. SEE CODE SHEET”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9)/3270.95(b) Written record/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “There was no fire drill log or documentation of testing the fire detection devices at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “The parent of child #1 did not update the emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there was a change in the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

  8. Aug 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 have no record of completing the required one-hour Health and Safety Update training in their files. Staff person #3 has not completed the required/accepted pediatric first-aid and CPR training. SEE CODE SHEET”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9)/3270.95(b) Written record/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “There was no fire drill log or documentation of testing the fire detection devices at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “The parent of child #1 did not update the emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there was a change in the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

  9. Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 19, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents

      “The facility washes bottles in a small sink, without the use of a dishwasher.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The facility did not have hand washing signs posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed staff 1 in the bathroom connected to the room, unable to see child 1, while changing a diaper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(7) Meals for infants

      “Facility staff stated that they heat bottles in the microwave.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Watch Em Grow LLC II licensed?

Yes. Watch Em Grow LLC II is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Watch Em Grow LLC II last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Watch Em Grow LLC II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Watch Em Grow LLC II care for?

56, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Watch Em Grow LLC II accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Watch Em Grow LLC II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Watch Em Grow LLC II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 761-3834 to ask.

What is Watch Em Grow LLC II's phone number?

(717) 761-3834.

Where is Watch Em Grow LLC II?

4931 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The nearest other daycare we list is Love2learn, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).