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Abc-Me-Grow

License #CER-00247115 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home

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Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr1-Star programLast inspected Sep 8, 2025

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Address: Essington PA 19029 · Directions
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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysSchool Year OnlySummer OnlyFull YearWeekdaysFlexible Schedule

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)

1-Star quality rating
Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
Licensed for 12 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

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Substantiated complaints

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Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How This Facility Compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

1.7

Essington average

3.1

Pennsylvania average

4.5

Inspection History & Violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning

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Sep 8, 2025Renewal5 violationsCitedDetailsHide

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.

During the renewal inspection on 09/08/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and found that the FBI clearance on file at the facility had expired.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Sep 8, 2025

The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

During the renewal inspection on 09/08/25, Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #1. The file did not contain an updated health assessment completed within the last 12 months.

3280.131(b)(2) · Corrected Sep 29, 2025

Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During the renewal inspection on 09/08/25, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 and found that the 1-hour update for Health and Safety training was not on file.

3280.31(f) · Corrected Sep 22, 2025

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1How do you log medication administration, and who verifies it?
2What records do you keep on staff training and child incidents, and how are they reviewed?
3Can you show me how you document background and reference checks for new staff?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

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Abc-Me-Grow

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The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

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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.

A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Emergency contact information must 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.

Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Emergency contact information must 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.

Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.