The Growing Patch Early Learning Center Llc
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Owner is unprofessional. Does not treat her employees well. Talks about parents in front of the children. The staff is in cell phones all day. The owner is never there and when she is she is to tired and on meds. Should not work with children.
Rebecca the owner should not be allowed to run a business. Terrible business practices, and is doped up on antianxiety meds.
My children have attended for several years. The owner and staff are warm and genuinely care for my children. It makes me feel good to know that my children feel comfortable and safe. When your kids ASK to go to daycare - you know they are happy being there. They work hard to give the kids a variety of activities and learning opportunities to keep them occupied and engaged during the summer program. I couldn’t ask for more.
Any review you see from a Sam Fransisco is a fake name. This man uses this to attack people who did not vote for Trump. I've contacted an attorney. Our business is great and has a great reputation.
I toured the facility Very nice place. But I met the owner and I was very disappointed So I looked into the owner And on her Facebook profile picture was a coffee mug that said I pretend coffee helps but I am still a b**** Sorry my children will not be going Here and I highly recommend to you not to Send your children here. Thanks for listening
The owner argued that pneumonia wasn't contagious when it's actually highly contagious so I immediately pulled my kids out I mean how safe are they really when the owner has the idea that pneumonia isn't contagious simply WOW
If you attempt a position at this facility, good luck to ya!. As a business, one would expect the professional who facilitated the business to behave as such. The experience I had with the behavior of this business owner was far from professional. One would expect the business owner to be truthful and forthcoming in there intent, this was not the case here. Also, it is common place for the potential employer to notify applicants on whether or not the business decides to hire the applicant, well not here! This business might be right up your ally if you are the WASP type, but I highly suggest you find another place of employment if your not. Judging from the treatment that befell me, if you don't fall into the WASP category your child will probably not be welcomed here, don't put your child in that environment, the 1950's are over, I guess certain businesses just can't face that.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed a wooden play kitchen in the school age room that had screws protruding from the top accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director was unaware that the play kitchen sustained any damage and covered the exposed screws immediately rendering them inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed the file for staff #1and found that this staff did not have a health assessment conducted in the last 24 months as evidenced by the last health assessment to have been 1/22/24. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was an oversight by the director and will be corrected as soon as an appointment can be made. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed soap to be missing from the first aid kit in the young toddler room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The soap may have been used earlier on the playground and another not yet put in place. The director immediately placed a new soap in the young toddler's first aid kit. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed chipped paint on the rear wall in the young toddler room and accessible to children. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director immediately covered the small spots of chipped paint with tape to prevent accessibility issues until the area can be spot painted. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #1 and found that the initial child service report was dated 9/6/23 and the most current was dated 6/23/25. The child service report is required to be completed every 6 months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child service report for child #1 is current. The center will now use a bi-annual system within center to maintain compliance with the child service report. The director has identified March & September for the child service reports to occur. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #3 and found that it was missing both the required parental work address and business telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was contacted and file was rectified of missing information. |
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| 2025-10-02 | 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: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #3 and found that it was missing the address 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.) Parent was contacted and file was rectified of missing information. All information for the emergency contact form and agreement will be obtained at the time of enrollment and carefully updated at review periods. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #5 and found that the first health assessment on file was dated 9/17/25 which is over six months since enrollment (see LIS Code Sheet for Date of Admission). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was an oversight. Child file #5 has an up-to-date health assessment on file. |
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| 2025-10-02 | 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 unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #2 and found that the only child health assessment on file dated 3/17/25 (See LIS Code Sheet for Date of Admission). 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.) Letters sent home to families who are in need of updated health information to be added to child's files in order for children to remain enrolled within the center. This included updated physicals and/or immunizations as applies. Child file #2 now has the up-to-date health assessment on file. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #2 and found that the health assessment did not show proof of ongoing vaccines 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Letters sent home to families who are in need of updated health information to be added to child's files in order for children to remain enrolled within the center. This included updated physicals and/or immunizations as applies. Child file #2 now has the up-to-date vaccinations on file. |
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| 2025-10-02 | 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: Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS, 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 #3, staff person #3 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 #3 was immediately supervised by an AGS and will be supervised until the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training is completed and on file at the center. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(3) Description: Disposable nursers or parents Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector observed bottle washing materials in the infant room and asked if bottles were being hand washed and reused and staff confirmed this. Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director reminded staff member of regulation 3270.166(3) which is why families are instructed to bring in multiple bottles for usage throughout the day. NO bottles will be washed and reused. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the file for child #2 and found that this child has been attending care over six months (See LIS Code Sheet for Date of Admission) and has not updated the emergency contact form and agreement form. The file for child #1 and #4 and found that neither updated their emergency contact forms and agreements at least every six months. Child #1 had a previously dated emergency contact form dated 7/29/24 and not again until 4/9/25 and an agreement form dated 9/3/24 and not again until 9/3/25. Child file #4 had a previously dated emergency contact form dated 10/8/24 and not again until 9/3/25 and an agreement form previously dated 10/8/24 and not again until 9/3/25. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1, #2, #3, & #4 - All children have current signatures on Emergency Form & Agreement. The next set of signatures will be signed next on bi-annual rotation in March 2026. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An amendment for was added to the Emergency Plan for The Growing Patch Early Learning Center LLC adding a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. This item can be found attached to this document as well as within the center's Emergency Plan Binder. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An amendment for was added to the Emergency Plan for The Growing Patch Early Learning Center LLC adding a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. This item can be found attached to this document as well as within the center's Emergency Plan Binder. |
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