Growing Years Early Learning Center at Bedford 1a
106 W Penn St, Bedford, PA
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Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool
Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool is a child care center in New Paris, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 24 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 24 children
- License number
- #CER-00249534
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 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 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed 2 spots of splintering wood on a shelf in the childcare space. Observed exposed cement under the embedded bouncing riding toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed several poison ivy plants inside the fence in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed the first aid kit did not contain soap or tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
Dec 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a low window sill in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“Observed a crock pot in the main room where they serve food, which the exterior of the crock pot had a measured temperature of more than 110 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed an opening into the wall under both of the bathroom sinks used by the children. The openings had rough edges from the wall covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed child file #1, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 14 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed an unstable shelf on wheels, at the entrance way of the facility. Observed exposed bolts anchoring one of the bouncy riders in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
Dec 4, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Observed the emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone located at the entrance door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed the first-aid kit in the child care room did not contain sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed Instant Ocean Sea Salt, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", was accessible to children next to an aquarium.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet on the white Christmas lights did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a play area border stake was sticking up past the top of the border creating a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Observed the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“Observed child file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
Dec 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Observed the facility did not have an established accident file to contain copies of any accidents and injuries involving a child at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 16 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed the first-aid kit in the main room did not contain sterile gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
Dec 6, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed staff file #1, contained 8 hours of child care training completed during 12/19/20-12/19/21, during which time period staff #1 was required to obtain 12 clock hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed child file #1, a preschool child, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 16 months after the previous valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed a diaper changing table which was used for older toddlers was not securely anchored to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed a dinosaur with a diameter of less than 1 inch within the toys of the facility and the facility was serving older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.102(b) Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize
“Observed a dinosaur which was in the same child's mouth several times, was put away with the other toys without being cleaned and sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed in the outdoor play area, a section of exposed plastic which created a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #2, contained a state police criminal background clearance which did not have the disposition of listed charges on the rap sheet. Observed staff file #2, contained an FBI fingerprint clearance which was incomplete due to missing the rap sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed multiple electrical outlets, on decorative lights outside the facility, which did not have protective covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
Mar 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 9:00 AM when Certification Staff approached the entrance to the facility, Staff #1 was observed walking towards the child care center. Certification Staff followed Staff #1 into the facility where Certification Staff observed Staff #2 had been left alone with 14 preschoolers before Staff #1 entered the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“At approximately 9:00 AM when Certification Staff approached the entrance to the facility, Staff #1 was observed walking towards the child care center. Certification Staff followed Staff #1 into the facility where Certification Staff observed Staff #2 had been left alone with 14 preschoolers before Staff #1 entered the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
Jan 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.134(b) Towels labeled and laundered
“On 1/25/22 observed a hand towel in the bathroom which was not labeled with a child's name and which was being used by all children per the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #2 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment at this location of the legal entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #1 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of start. Staff #1 had a start date of 3/16/20 with documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 10/16/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
Sep 29, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a Pink and Blue Little Tykes Coupe with a cracked gas cap creating rough edges in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2021
3270.34(b)(1) Bachelor's + 1 yr
“The file of Staff #1, who is designated as the director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training conducted on 7/12/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file of Staff #1, who had been designated as a group supervisor at another site of the legal entity, lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #1, who started as a group supervisor on 5/18/20, contained no written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool
Is Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Me Grow Child Care and Preschool care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 285-2975 to ask.
What is Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool's phone number?
(814) 285-2975.
Where is Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool?
183 Wentz Rd, New Paris, PA 15554. The nearest other daycare we list is Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare, 3.2 miles away.