Description:
When it comes to our children, nothing less than the highest standards will do. We provide a safe yet comfortable environment for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our experienced team knows just how to bring out the best in each child, so that very soon you will be hearing, "Can I go to school today?"
Some of our advantages are:
1. We teach from a Christian perspective
2. Our experienced team loves and enjoys children
3. Mixed age classes lead to better social skills
4. Lots of hands on activiites
5. A whole child approach to learning
6. Ongoing assessments
7. Emphasis on critical thinking skills
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0172686 | 2026-04-30 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Annual Inspection conducted on 4/30/2026, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided during the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. The DES group size checklist was compliant at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified as valid via the DPS website during the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Infants transitioning to other classrooms must be permanent and cannot go back and forth between classes. 2. All personal products to be labeled with first and last names. 3. Children's heads must not be covered by their blankets at naptime. | |||
| INSP-0136324 | 2025-08-07 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 08/07/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following facility area is approved for an increase in capacity, Infant Classroom | |||
| INSP-0130988 | 2025-05-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 05.08.25, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Correction via the Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure all corners of diaper changing surfaces are free from debris. *Ensure stickers on diaper changing surfaces are removed. *Ensure diapers are not stored in the changing area sink. *Ensure diaper trash container is stored inaccessible to children. *Ensure exhaust vents are free from dust. *Ensure sink area caulking is not cracked. | |||
| INSP-0049881 | 2024-11-01 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 11/01/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following area is approved for use or increase in capacity, Infant Classroom Compliance Officer is Monika Jones | |||
| INSP-0046086 | 2024-07-24 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 07/24/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Monitoring/Ensuring the refrigerator temperature is maintained at 41 degrees or below. *The rules and expectations of Tummy Time for Infants. *The rules and expectations of supervision. The Compliance Officer is Dawn Rathburn. | |||
| INSP-0043867 | 2024-05-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Licensee will email the completed Emergency Disaster Contact that was given at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the Licensee. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Food served to children must be of an appropriate size and texture to not pose choking hazards. *Nap mats must be spaced at least 18 inches apart. *Facility equipment must be inaccessible to children. *Children’s attendance records must be maintained. Compliance Officer is: Dawn Rathburn. | |||
| INSP-0028385 | 2023-06-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/13/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the portal within 10 business days. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of inspection. The DES Group size checklist was completed at the time of inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Gwen Shawley Compliance Officer #2: Andrea Rach | |||
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We just received word on Friday that we are Buckeye's first nationally accredited early childhood program! Go team!
I love Garden City Child Development. My son has been attending since August 2013. He's going on 2yrs old. I must say hands down he has learned so much. They are every hands on with the children. My soon to be 2yr old can identify shapes, colors, numbers, alphabet, etc. THEY ARE DOING A WONDERFUL JOB. Thank yu Susan and Larry. I will recommend this daycare
My child has attended Garden City since its opening in July 2012 and I highly recommend them! I consider her teachers "2nd Moms" because of the love and care they provide her. I am very picky about with whom I leave my child and could not do so unless I felt completely comfortable that she would be loved and well taken care of. I am greatly impressed with the social, educational and, most importantly, spiritual development she has shown during these most impressionable early years while in attendance at Garden City. I am so thankful that Garden City opened at the exact time we needed them....I wouldn't take my child any place else.
I'd like to comment on the message sent by youlie22 back in January. Evidently youlie22 contacted our licensing office and anonymously reported similar things as in the message here. Licensing came out unannounced and found the allegations to be unfounded. You can read the report at the DHS website. Again, they came out without us knowing they were coming, and found none of the above allegations to be true. Just thought you might like to know the rest of the story. Susan
Garden City is a great place to take your children. The staff are caring and take great care of all the children. My son attends Garden City and loves it! He has improved so much in his social skills and looks forward in going everyday. He gets excited when we are walking up to the front door. My son is always clean and always well feed. They take the children outside to play and never has my son came home dirty. When you bring your children here, not only do they feel like family but the whole staff make YOU feel you are a part of the family. Larry and Susan, Thank you for having a safe and fun place to bring my son. Veronica
If you love your children please don't place them in this center. Children at this center are always dirty never well feed. The enviroment is very poor , for the children and staff. They paint this really nice picture for you at first of course. in the toddler room you have teachers who have no patients for the children . You never know who the staff members are because there always a new face. You have people thier taking care of children with no childcare background or background check. You can never trust waht the staff is saying do to them covering for susan. Our children attitiud change a lot the first month there. Have know Idea who paid Hboz to give such a good rating above. You can bet your child will coming home hungry , cranky from such a bad day. I believe that this center is under staff and teachers bruned out. I have heard children being scream at while picking up my own. I have seen two men taking care of a class with no female present with girls in a class. Not to mentioin children of all ages mix in one room which is a big NONO!!! I feel really sorry for all those parents who are paying this center thinking they are getting a services for their child . when its not the case.. GARDEN CITY is not the place if you Love your children ... If they truly believe in GOD theyWOULD NOT LIE stright to a parent face.... THEY NEED TO GET A handdle on what going on in their center . I believe they got in way over their heads...... We had hopes we gave it a shot !!!! Worse mistake !!!!!!!!!!!!
Garden city is a wonderful place for children to be. My child attends Garden City and loves it. The teachers are wonderful and caring. My child is learning new things every day! Even my child’s manners have greatly improved. It is a safe family environment where the children come first and are truly love. I am so thankful that Susan and Larry decided to open Garden City and all the warn love they give my child. It is very disappointing that some horrible lies have been spread about this place and I recomend EVERYONE looking for excellant child care go and speak to Susan.