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The Learning Garden Children's Center
Meridian, ID
· Ada County
1322 E Overland Rd,
Meridian, ID 83642
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20494
Issued By
Idaho STARS
District Office
Idaho Dept of Health and Welfare - Daycare Licensing Program
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About the Provider
The Learning Garden Children's Center is a Child Care Center in Meridian ID.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2025-09-24 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2025-07-22 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2025-07-22 | Health & Safety Inspection | Failed | |
| 2025-07-16 | Incident Report | Business Practices, Health and Safety, Supervision Concern | Substantiated |
| Findings: General Safety Concerns. There were concerns that a staff member hit a child in their care and possibly other victims that were not reported. During the investigation, it was verified a staff member had been mutually let go over concerning multiple mishandling of negative behaviors. While investigating, the health department watched footage and determined that this staff member grabbed a child by the arm and drug them across the floor. Resolution: The provider agreed to have regular staff meetings to discuss acceptable behavior when dealing with discipline and what is not acceptable. Law enforcement interviewed the staff member but declined to press charges. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2025-02-20 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2025-02-20 | Health & Safety Inspection | Failed | |
| 2025-02-12 | Incident Report | Health and Safety, Supervision Concern | Substantiated |
| Findings: Supervision Concerns. There were concerns that this facility is consistently out of staff/child ratios. Additionally, there were concerns about a loft being unsafe for children and staff not reporting injuries to the families. During the investigation is was determined that a child did get injured on the loft and it was not reported to parents until pick-up. Additionally, a garbage can was easily accessible and children were getting into them. Resolution: The health department discussed supervision training with provider which training was conducted with staff on proper supervision at a later time. The g arbage can was moved to the bathroom and now inaccessible. | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Health & Safety Inspection | Failed | |
| 2025-02-07 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2024-04-01 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2024-03-28 | Health & Safety Inspection | Failed | |
| 2024-03-27 | Incident Report | Supervision Concern | Substantiated |
| Findings: Supervision Concerns. There were supervision concern with this facility. During the investigation, there were two staff members onsite that did not have current background checks. Resolution: Provider had the two staff members leave the facility during the investigation. At follow up, provider had background checks for all staff members. | |||
| 2024-03-06 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2023-02-06 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2023-02-02 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2022-08-25 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2022-08-25 | Health & Safety Inspection | Failed | |
| 2022-08-24 | Health & Safety Inspection | Passed | |
| 2022-08-12 | Incident Report | Health and Safety | Substantiated |
| Findings: 22-00284 Transportation Safety. There were concerns that children are being transported without proper restraints. At time of investigation, the provider acknowledged child restraints and/or booster seats were not used unless a parent provided them. Resolution: Provider was informed that children aged 6 or less are required to be placed in an approved child safety restraint. The provider has agreed to comply and use child safety restraints when transporting children. | |||
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