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The Growing Tree Nursery School
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
,
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
The Growing Tree Nursery School is a Licensed Home in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday, 7:30 PM-5:30 PM; Tuesday - Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 PM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM-5:30 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 2026-07-28 |
5 children files missing enrollment forms | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child |
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| Licensing 2026-07-28 |
8 children files missing documentation of birth certificate | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2026-07-28 |
5 children files missing immunizations records | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. |
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| Licensing 2026-07-28 |
The home did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 10 children aged under 16 months-schoolage and the required ratio for that age group is 10:1 | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2026-07-28 |
5 children files missing complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child |
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| Licensing 2026-07-28 |
5 children files missing form stating adults authorized to pick up | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home |
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| Licensing 2026-07-28 |
The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for T.G. | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2026-07-28 |
8 Children files missing physicals signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities |
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| Licensing 2026-07-28 |
Proper hand washing was not maintained before snack. Consultant observed children not washing their hands before sitting at table | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(c) Child care providers shall see that childrens hands are washed at a sink with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks and after toilet use. Direct child care providers shall not permit children to use a common washcloth or towel |
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| Licensing 2025-07-10 |
no updated documentation of monthly fire drills | 2025-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure |
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| Licensing 2025-07-10 |
multiple outlet covers missing in nap rooms | 2025-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets |
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| Licensing 2024-08-26 |
Multiple outlets not covered on children's level throughout the home | 2024-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets |
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| Licensing 2024-08-26 |
Licensee needs new ABC fire extinguishers in everyroom | 2024-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2024-08-26 |
Fire drills need to be conducted monthly and recorded on a documentation log | 2024-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure |
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| Licensing 2024-08-26 |
Provider needs current TB test | 2024-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2024-08-26 |
Provider needs current Universal Precautions Training | 2024-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2024-08-26 |
Emergency numbers needs to be posted including posion control | 2024-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone |
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| Licensing 2024-08-26 |
Items labled keep out of reach of children located in unlocked cabniet under the sink in the kitchen | 2024-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2024-01-22 |
Garbage container in bathroom containing diapers not covered. Any garbage container with food and/or diapers must have a lid. | 2024-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) Caregiver shall keep garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and remove it from the premises at least once a week. Waste paper need not be kept in a closed container |
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| Licensing 2024-01-22 |
Release for emergency medical care form needs updated. Procedure for incidents or emergencies must be documented. | 2024-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child |
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| Licensing 2023-08-18 |
Diaper in bathroom garbage container with no lid. *Provider must either have a garbage container with a lid in bathroom area or dispose of diapers in a lidded garbage container in another area. | 2023-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) Caregiver shall keep garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and remove it from the premises at least once a week. Waste paper need not be kept in a closed container |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaners under kitchen sink accessible to children.*email picture of removed or locked up cleaners. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-28 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Diapers disposed of in garbage container in bathroom with no lid. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-25 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2022-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Dish soap under kitchen cabinet accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-25 |
Caregiver shall keep garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and remove it from the premises at least once a week. Waste paper need not be kept in a closed container | 2022-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) No lid on garbage container. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-25 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2022-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Missing outlet covers*email picture of covered outlets |
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| Licensing 2022-08-25 |
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone | 2022-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) No emergency numbers posted.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-08-25 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | 2022-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) No electric shut off labeled.*email picture to consultant |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) consent form was expired for one staff member*submit consent form online |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The license shall be publicly displayed in the home | 2021-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) current license was not posted in the daycare*send picture of posted updated license |
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| Licensing 2020-06-15 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2020-06-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) copy of actual birth certificate was missing from one child's folder*send picture when received |
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| Licensing 2020-06-11 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2020-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) 11 month old girl was sleeping in bedroom with closed door |
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| Licensing 2020-06-11 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2020-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) 11 month old baby was found sleeping in a bedroom behind closed doors with a blanket in the pack and play*send updated safe sleep training certificates to consultant |
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| Licensing 2020-06-11 |
Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) | 2020-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) 11 month old baby was sleeping in a pack and play with a blanket |
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