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Growing Kids Learning Center

825 West Bristol Street, Elkhart, IN 465144.7· 65 reviews
licensed capacity
248
open each week
5 days
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About Growing Kids Learning Center

Growing Kids Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Elkhart, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 248 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 4:30 AM to 11:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:30 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years (from age groups list)
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
4:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Licensed capacity
248 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday4:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Tuesday4:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Wednesday4:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Thursday4:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Friday4:30 AM to 11:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “4:30 am - 6:00 pm (Mon-Fri)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years (from age groups list)
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
SafetyBiometric scans at pick up and drop off, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity248 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Growing Kids Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Growing Kids Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
248 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#126387
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).

      “Upon arrival consultant observed a group of teachers huddled together at the playground fence talking with their backs turned to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Upon arrival consultant observed a group of teachers huddled together at the playground fence, talking with their backs turned to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

  7. Jun 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliance with IC 12-17.2-4-17.5 Supervision of children”
  8. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Growing Kids Learning Center

Is Growing Kids Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Growing Kids Learning Center last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing Kids Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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 Kids Learning Center care for?

248, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Growing Kids Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Growing Kids Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 4:30 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Growing Kids Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 266-1800 to ask.

What is Growing Kids Learning Center's phone number?

(574) 266-1800.

Where is Growing Kids Learning Center?

825 West Bristol Street, Elkhart, IN 46514. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Thomas Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).