Growing Tree Learning Center
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The director/ owner does not care about her employees. She is money hungry. Doesn’t matter if you have anything else to do. She wants u to work. Even during the coronavirus. Like really. She has her favorites. One boy stole money from there and is still working there.
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About the Provider
The educational programs at Growing Tree Learning Center are designed with the individual age group in mind. All topics and areas of interest are presented in an interesting and inviting manner. Art, music, literature, games and cooking activities are all incorporated in the curriculum to enhance the learning eperience. It is our philosophy that a child who is actively involved in the educational process will learn to the fullest extent.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/10/2025 child #1 file did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was 6/26/2024. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We obtained a current health assessment from the family. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/12/2024 child #2 file health insurance coverage policy number were missing from emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mother added insurance information to emergency form. Copied form and replaced it in the classroom. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/12/2024 child file #1 and 3 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The guardians for child 1 and 3 added addresses to the emergency contact sheet. Then copies were replaced in classrooms. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/12/2024 Staff #2 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #2 did not handwash child #4 hands after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed the diaper changing policy with staff 2. Moving forward anytime a baby is changed we will wash hands with soap and water instead of baby wipes. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/12/2024 emergency plan did not address continuity of operations if an emergency occurs. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Growing Tree added a continuity of operations plan to our emergency plan, kept in office and hall. |
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| 2024-09-12 | 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: Observed 9/12/2024. Staff #1 file did not contain completed DHS required State Police Criminal Clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearance on file was not met. 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.) State Police criminal clearance was submitted on 9/11/2024. Staff was suspended until it was back, and it came back on 9/23/24. Clearance was sent through email to cert Rep. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/20/2023 child files # 1,7 and 10 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent added times to agreement forms. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/20/2023 child #3 and 7 file did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number were missing from emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents added health insurance coverage and policy numbers to emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/20/2023 children files # 2,4,5,6,8,9 and 10 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents added name, address and number the person(s) to whom child may be released on emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed On 9/20/2023 observed child # 1 file did not contain an exemption letter for the vaccination (influenza) not completed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have exemption letter in child's file (included) |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) - Original container/Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Description: Original container/Original label Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/20/2023 Child #11 inhaler medication was not in its original container; it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. 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. 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.) Child #11 brought in inhaler in original prescription box- replaced the one in the bag. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/20/2023 Child # 3 file did not contain consent for emergency medical care on their emergency contact form. 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 medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent redid emergency contact form and signed all consents at the bottom. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/20/2023 child # 3 file did not contain a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff or signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction Required: 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent redid paperwork and signed first aid and declined swimming and wading. |
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| 2023-09-20 | 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: Observed 9/20/2023 The file for staff # 1 does not contain a completed DHS required NSOR clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Staff #1 passed their provisional hire date. 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 #1may 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 #1 NSOR came back in the mail 9/21/2023, Staff #1 was put back in the classroom 9/25/2023. |
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| 2022-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/15/2022 in The Pre-School classroom, child # 1 & 2 cups were not labeled to identify that the cup belonged to which child. The Young Toddlers classroom child #3 cup was not labeled to identify that the cup belong to this child. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider labeled the cup to identify which cup belong to which child with a marker. Provider corrected on site during inspection. |
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| 2021-11-09 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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