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Growing Circle Children's House

2256 Rte 44-55, Gardiner, NY 12525
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$254
year first licensed
2024

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About Growing Circle Children's House

Growing Circle Children's House is a licensed child care center in Gardiner, New York. The state has licensed it since November 19, 2024, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Summer camp

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 3-6
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3-6
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
Staff-to-child ratioSummer Sessions mixed-age group ratios typically 7:1
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Growing Circle Children's House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Ulster County has a median price of $254 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Ulster County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Growing Circle Children's House

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2024
License number
#920461
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

  8. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Growing Circle Children's House

Is Growing Circle Children's House licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 19, 2024.

When was Growing Circle Children's House last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing Circle Children's House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Growing Circle Children's House care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Growing Circle Children's House's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Growing Circle Children's House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 255-4224 to ask.

What is Growing Circle Children's House's phone number?

(845) 255-4224.

Where is Growing Circle Children's House?

2256 Rte 44-55, Gardiner, NY 12525. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Kingston & Ulster, 3.3 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).