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Growing Kids Learning Center
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
17475 State Road 23,
South Bend, IN 46635
Quick Facts
Capacity
242 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Twelve
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Type of Care
Full-Time, Part-Time, Before School, After School
Transportation
Field Trips
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 273-9048
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
125938
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
As a licensed child care center, Growing Kids Learning Center meets or exceeds the most rigorous Indiana state licensing standards. Growing Kids provides early childhood education and childcare for ages six weeks old through school age. Our mission is to provide a safe, secure learning environment that helps each child reach their full potential at every stage of development. We provide structured educational programs using the Creative Curriculum,that promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth to help your child fully develop. We custom design and build our state of the art centers from the perspective of early childhood education and safety. Growing Kids offers an exclusive, which is a dramatic play area called Main Street for hands-on learning through play. For convenience we offer extended hours until 11:30 pm, flexible schedules, including school age days off, winter and spring breaks, and a Summer Camp. We even offer one FREE Saturday of care each month. Visit GrowingKids.com for more information.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-11:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-11:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-11:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-11:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-11:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-06-12 |
5/3/24 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approx 6min | 2024-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-06-12 |
5/3/24 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approx 6min, leaving child/teacher ratio 1:0 | 2024-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2024-05-10 |
Items stored in classroom bathrooms not related to bathrooming or sanitizable (toilet brushes, plungers, cloth bags, cloth wagons) | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2024-03-13 |
Self Report: Teachers observed to be using spray bottles to spray a child in the face as a redirection tactic for negative behavior or to get their attention. | 2024-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Complaints 2024-03-01 |
2024-04-01 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline | ||
| Licensing 2023-05-25 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant sleeping with magic merlin sleep sack |
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| Licensing 2023-05-25 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 1 staff present with expired consent form |
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| Licensing 2022-04-06 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-04-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Teacher purses stored acessible to children in 2/3s classroom and Twos classroom in lower cabinets. Diaper creams and vasaline stored unlocked and acessible to children in changing table in Toddler classrooms. Dish soap labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible at handwashing sinks in 4/5s classroom. Janitor storage closet unlocked with cleaning supplies acessible. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-06 |
Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake | 2022-04-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Four chairs stacked on table in threes classroom while children were present |
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| Licensing 2022-04-06 |
Electrical safety | 2022-04-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Outlets uncovered in Threes, School Age, and 2/3s Classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-06 |
The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2022-04-06 |
Bathrooms | 2022-04-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Toilet in Threes classroom needs cleaned. Changing table in Toddler #1 classroom needs cleaned. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-06 |
Bottled drinking water | 2022-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-325 Water bottles in multiple classrooms with mouthpieces uncovered and not labeled with child's name. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-06 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-04-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Misc items not related to bathrooming stored in Toddler bathroom. Plunger stored in both Three's bathrooms. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-21 |
During the rest period for children toddler age and older, caregivers may supervise children at fifty percent (50%) of the required child/staff ratio provided that: the required child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises | 2021-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(h)(1) Program out of compliance with only three additional staff on the premises to cover rest time ratios at 2pm. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-21 |
Rest periods | 2021-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Two children with heads covered in toddlers |
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| Licensing 2021-05-26 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-05-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 hand sanitizer accessible to children as they enter the building at receptionist area |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 3 staff need current consents |
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| Licensing 2021-01-11 |
Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables | 2021-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) On 2-4-21, there were infants seated at the feeding table that weren't strapped in. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 140(f) The teachers will be instructed to use the safety straps on the feeding tables at all times. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-11 |
Staff shall serve and have food ready to eat before calling children to meals so they do not have to wait | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(j) 1-5-21 - All food was not served and ready to eat before the child was seated. After the child was seated, the caregiver went to the snack kitchen to get cereal. 2-4-21 - toddlers in both classrooms seated at table before food was served |
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| Licensing 2021-01-11 |
Adults shall assist, supervise, converse, and sit with the children during all meals and snacks in age relative groups, small enough in number to assure assistance and safety | 2021-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(i) On 2-4-21, the teacher in the 5/6 classroom was not seated at the table supervising the children while they were eating and was working at her desk |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 79(i) Teacher maintained direct supervision at all times. She was completing CACFP food documentation at the counter. No desk in the classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-11 |
Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Whole grapes | 2021-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(1) ***REVISED 2/9/2021***1-5-21 - Beth Kumfer and Angela Woods conducted the investigation. Staff were interviewed. Staff performed Heimlich and CPR on child and called 911. Police department, fire department and ambulance responded and transported child to hospital. Angela spoke with the detective assigned the case. Child choked on piece of mango, may have resulted in his death. According to photo provided to licensing by police department the mango was larger than 1/2 inch. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 78(g)(1) This was a tragic accident. We are committed to meet and exceed safety requirements to prevent this from happening again. We are open to any parent questions or concerns. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-11 |
The director responsibilities shall include the following: The general planning and supervision of the developmentally appropriate program | 2021-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(1) On 1-5-21 director did not ensure that staff was aware of or followed regulation for appropriate food size to toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) : 22(c)(1) All staff have been trained within past 12 months. Will review food service regulations with all staff immediately |
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| Licensing 2021-01-11 |
Food must be cut up in no larger than one-half () inch cubes | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(o) 1-5-21- Fruit served to a child was not cut to 1/2" or smaller size cubes. 2-4-21 - Toddler and 2s teachers indicate they were not aware of what the maximum size measurement of the food should be |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 140(0) The teachers received proper food size training within the past 12 months. Will review proper food size with the teachers immediately. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-11 |
At all meals, adults shall be seated at each table to supervise | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(m) 1-5-21 - The caregiver was away from the table getting more food in the snack kitchen area while the child was seated at the table with a bowl of fruit. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 140(m) Direct supervision was maintained at all times (1:1), even though teacher did not remain seated at all times. The child was never left alone. There was 1 teacher and 1 child at the time. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-11 |
Food shall be cut up in small pieces no larger than one-fourth () inch cube | 2021-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-139(e) On 2-4-21, the infant teachers indicated they weren't aware of the correct food size that food should be cut into. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 139(e) The teachers received proper food size training within past 12 months. Will review with teachers immediately. Licensing consultants did not identify any issues while observing breakfast being served to infants. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-06 |
The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal | 2020-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) In one of the bathrooms there was a pull up in a trash can with no lid. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-06 |
Bathrooms | 2020-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 1 bathroom had no paper towels, and 1 classroom had paper towels that weren't in a dispenser. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-31 |
The center shall keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, aisles, and exits lighted and free from obstructions at all times | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-107(a) No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2018-12-31 |
Building maintenance | 2019-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2018-12-31 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 1 staff member had no drug screen results. The director did send this individual for a drug screen immediately. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-31 |
Bathrooms | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2018-12-31 |
Rest periods | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 A few classrooms didn't have the cots spaced far enough apart. A few classrooms didn't have the children placed head-to-feet on their cots. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-31 |
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) A few of the classrooms had scissors, white out, etc. in unlocked drawers that were accessible to the children. |
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