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Growing Garden 2

Staten Island, NY 10303 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
13
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2026

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About Growing Garden 2

Growing Garden 2 is a licensed group home daycare in Staten Island, New York. The state has licensed it since February 9, 2026, for up to 13 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

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

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
13 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity13 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Growing Garden 2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
13 children
First licensed
2026
License number
#937395
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 7 rules cited

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

  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 6, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(b)(11)(iii) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d) a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.13(a)(4) The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.13(a)(2) The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(b)(2) The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

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 Garden 2

Is Growing Garden 2 licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 9, 2026.

When was Growing Garden 2 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing Garden 2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 2 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 Garden 2 care for?

13, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Growing Garden 2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Growing Garden 2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (929) 560-9864 to ask.

What is Growing Garden 2's phone number?

(929) 560-9864.

Where is Growing Garden 2?

Staten Island, NY 10303. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits).