The Growing Place Childcare And Preschool
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What can I say- I was at the growing place for 1 year. It was going well , til January 2023 - my co workers were very rude and they were saying that I was a negative impact on the kids, and when I wanted to talk to the Owner (Kelly Ford) She just said go to the office and talk to them. But when my co workers wanted to talk to Kelly. She was there in person. For my last couple months, my co workers were not doing their job with potty training. I was telling them that they had to take the Pottiers to the bathroom every hour on the hour. But they did not like to hear that. I am a mother of two. They are young and are not mothers. The office moved me out of the room. But the kids would come up to me and say I need to go to the bathroom, when we were outside. Then they put a new hire in the classroom and she even said that they were not taking the kids to the bathroom. It's sad.
The teachers are pretty good here. However, the center could improve on business matters. I have heard teachers complain that they are "tired of the way things are done around here". But this was during inclement weather so maybe there was some bad communication. They don't seem to always have things together. I also find that the younger people they have to help out in the Summer, do not necessarily seem qualified. They don't always seem attentive to kids. Also, the owner, Kelly Ford, could stand to have better customer service skill, but there are administrators who have better people skills. I have tried a few daycare centers because of moves, or change in job hours, location convenience, and this has been the center I was least satisfied with overall.
If you are looking for a more diverse environment, then this may not be the place for you, but the kids do learn quite a bit.
BEST place for your children to grow! We have been part of The Growing Place family for five years and have loved every minute! Kelly (owner) has molded a staff that treats every child as if they were their own. The Growing Place is the perfect blend of an in-home nanny service and a school environment. Every teacher provides love and individual attention as well as structured learning in every classroom – at every age. Weekly lesson plans that are shared throughout the facility teach children an array of topics from Cat In The Hat week (my favorite) to Dinosaur week to Community Helpers week. An extremely knowledgeable staff made up of degreed and certified teachers enhance the development of children at every age. The facility is immaculate with ample indoor and outdoor space for children to play and learn! We only wish that The Growing Place would expand through 12th grade!
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On May 14, 2026, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact forms reviewed throughout the facility, were missing information for children receiving care in the space. (Snapdragons 14 emergency contact forms missing information, Morning glory 8 out of 17 emergency contact forms missing information, sprouts 7 out of 20 emergency contact forms missing information, Wildflowers 1 out of 14 emergency contact forms missing information, stargazers 13 out of 33 emergency contact forms missing information.) Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Went into our Bright wheel system and made every fillable section on the emergency contact form mandatory so parents must complete all sections. |
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| 2025-07-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.132(a) - Contact parent/keep record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.132(a) Description: Contact parent/keep record Noncompliance Area: On July 1, 2025, child #1 had an incident resulting in lacerations to the face due to a fall. The child was injured at approximately 12:00 pm. The facility notified the parent following the incident at approximately 12:02 pm. The parent called back at approximately 12:24 pm informing the child care facility they were in traffic. It was during this call that the parent of child #1 requested the child care facility to call 911. The parent called the facility once more at approximately at 12:34 pm informing the child care facility that they were still stuck in traffic. As of the time of this call the child care facility still had not fulfilled the parent's request for 911 to be called. The facility did not contact emergency medical care until approximately 12:39 pm. It was reported by staff stated at the time of the incident they did not feel the child required emergency medical care. As a result of the incident there were injuries to the child's face (laceration of the lip and right eyebrow area) that required the child to receive stitches. The child care facility did not fulfill the parents request to call 911 for approximately 15 minutes. Correction Required: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If emergency medical care is needed for a child, we will continue to contact the parents as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If a parent cannot be reached, we will continue to record in writing the reason emergency care is required and the attempts made to inform the parent. |
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| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: On July 16, during the unannounced inspection there was no evidence that a copy of reports of injury, death, or fire was retained in a file at the facility. Upon request the file was not produced. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copies of incident report were retained in child's files and copies were administered to child's parents. Provider created a binder for the third copy of all incident reports to be retained at the facility. |
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| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: On July 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, upon request a file was not produced for Staff person #3. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider received staff file from satellite facility and sent proof over to the facility inspector. |
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| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On July 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 has not completed a mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (07/07/2020). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 2, staff person # 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider called in a sub on the day of the inspection and sent staff person #2 to complete the mandated reporter training. Provider has attached a copy of the training to the plan of correction. |
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| 2025-07-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On July 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection at approximately 10:15 am, staff person # was observed alone in the front area childcare space with 6 children and the youngest, child #2 was a 1-year-old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider called in additional staff on the day of inspection to accommodate for 1 additional child in the morning glories classroom. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) - Original container/Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) Description: Original container/Written instructions Noncompliance Area: On 5/8/25, at time of inspection, Child #3 EpiPen was not in an original box/container. Child #2 EpiPen did not include a written medical action plan. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider reached out to parents to obtain original container and action plan for EpiPen Child #2 no longer needs an EpiPen or action plan (see attached dr note). Child #3 parents reached out to doctor to obtain a new box for EpiPen. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: On 5/8/25, at time of inspection, four expired EpiPens were observed in the facility. Child #1 EpiPen expired 10/2024, Child #2 EpiPen expired 6/2024, Child #4 EpiPen expired 11/2024, Child #5 EpiPen expired 8/2024. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider reached out to parents to obtain action plan and original container for EpiPens. Child #1 see attached photo provided by parent. Child #2 no longer requires EpiPen or action plan. (Please see Dr. note attached) Child #3 parents reached out to doctor to contain new container for EpiPen. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: On 5/8/25, at time of inspection, diaper creams instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children under the diapering station located in the OT room (Blue Bells). Cleaning supplies and peroxide were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink located in the PK room (Wild Flowers). Clorox wipes were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet located in the PK room (Snap Dragons). Additionally, a toxic plant (Garden Croton) was observed accessible to children in the PS room (Daisies). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction on site at time of inspection. Removed all cleaning materials and diaper creams out of reach of children and placed under cabinets labeled toxic. Plant was removed from classroom and taken home with teacher. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: On 5/8/25, at time of inspection, unlidded waste receptacles were observed in the Pk (Wild Flowers) and Kindergarten toilet areas. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site at time of inspection. Provider replaced trash cans without lids with new trash cans with lids. |
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| 2024-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/4/2024 the Morning Glories classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 and 5 receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider added the emergency contact forms for child #1 and 5 to the Morning Glories Classroom during the inspection. |
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| 2024-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/4/24 the file records for child #2 and 3 did not include an updated health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that an updated health report, every 6 months for infants/younger toddlers and annually for every child older than two years of age, will be given to the parents 90 days prior to health report expiration to ensure all children have updated health requirements. |
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| 2024-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/4/2024 the file for staff person #2 included a health assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure thorough review of health document upon initial health assessment to ensure all required results were provided during examination. |
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| 2024-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/4/24 the file records for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure thorough review of emergency contact forms upon retrieval from parents at time of enrollment and upon 6 month review. |
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| 2024-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/4/2024 the file for staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances for New York. Staff person#1--may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 was removed from providing direct child care at the COB 6/4/24. Staff persons #1 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled. |
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| 2023-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing an fbi clearance and staff #2 is missing a nsor certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: staff #1 and staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will not allow staff #1 and staff #2 to return to work until they have obtained the missing clearances. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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