Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp

250 Geiger Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Certification by accredited program” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. *Food safety certified person arrived 15 minutes upon start of inspection.

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Gaps observed on the ceilings in several classrooms throughout the facility. New Violation.

46.921

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.772

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed in several handwash sinks throughout the facility. New Violation.

46.806(a)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food safety person with Serv Safe Training Cert. **No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.** Corrective action was taken, Health Sanitarian emailed the Phila. Food Safety Cert Application on 3/6/2025.

46.103

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Aluminum foils wrapped over stove area. New Violation.

46.522

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover for sanitary napkins. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed on direct floor surfaces and not raised and elevated through out the facility. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No dates observed on food (shredded carrots and ground beef) in the reach-in refrigerator storage area. PIC provided dates for the food immediately.

46.441(5)(6)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Domestic microwave "Panasonic: observed in the kitchen area. - Two domestic reach-in refrigerators with freezers observed in the storage area. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Ceiling water stains observed in the storage area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Missing light in the reach-in refrigerator kitchen area. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp?

Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp.

Has Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grow and Learn Day Care and Camp is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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