Watch Me Grow Learning Academy Llc
435 VAN KIRK ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-12-053290.18
3290.31(f)(4)(i) | Age and training; 2025-12-05 | 3290.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-06-163290.18
3290.75(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-06-16 | 3290.117(c) | Vet's certificate required; 2025-06-16 | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-06-16 | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) | Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments; 2025-06-16 | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-06-16 | 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) | Age and training/Required training
Jul 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-07-153290.18
3290.18 | General Health and Safety; 2024-07-15 | 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4) | Age and training/Required training; 2024-07-15 | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-15 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan; 2024-07-15 | 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) | Age and training/Required training; 2024-07-15 | 3290.31(g)/3290.31(g)(10) | Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric firs
Jul 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 12 Months Prior to Service and Every 24 Months Thereafter3290.151(a)(2)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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