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Home › PA › Kennett Square › The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett
511 School House Rd, Kennett Square PA 19348 · License #CER-00239539 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
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.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
During the complaint investigation on 4/15/25, Certification Representative was informed that an infant was placed on the infant's stomach while sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
File Record for Staff #1 , Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not include acceptable verification of education
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(b) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
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)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 29, 2021, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED 2-11-08) DID NOT CONTAIN THE RESULTS OF THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE OR OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON JULY 29, 2021, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT A CHILD IN CARE AT THE FACILITY RECEIVED EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT AND THE REGIONAL OFFICE WAS NOT NOTIFIED WITHIN 24 HOURS.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON JULY 29, 2021, VIDEO FOOTAGE REVEALED THAT THE STAFF MEMBER BRIEFLY STEPPED OUT INTO THE PLAY YARD LEAVING CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHILE AN INJURY OCCURRED.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.