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Growing Kids Learning Center

3212 Elkhart Rd, Goshen, IN 465264.4· 63 reviews
licensed capacity
253
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 Goshen, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 253 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

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 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
253 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:00 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
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
SafetyBiometric scans, security cameras and security code access to doors, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity253 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
253 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100390
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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. Aug 24, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance

      “Two (2) out of ten (10) staff files were missing annual evaluations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies

      “Three (3) out of ten (10) child files were missing doctor addresses; Six (6) out of ten (10) child files were missing dentist information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel

      “At time of visit consultant observed that staff member in Young Preschool B did not wash child's hands after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH

      “Nine (9) out of ten (10) staff files did not have documentation of current Universal Precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • 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).

      “During visit consultant observed the Infant class out of ratio with 7 children ages two to ten months with one qualified caregiver and one caregiver with expired fingerprints. Only Qualified caregivers count for supervision and ratio. Ratio for infants is 5:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “During visit one staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified: Kaitlyn G, expired: 8/10/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

  2. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “Teacher purses observed in lower cabinets in 2 classrooms (2's and Todd 1). Cleaning supplies observed in lower cabinets of YPS room.”
  3. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Main street out of ratio with 3 children and one unqualified caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

  6. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “One caregiver present did not have finger prints on file or completed consent form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

  7. Apr 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-39 Children’s injury records”
  8. Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-39(b)(2) On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when they pick up their child. Minor injury reports shall be kept in the childs individual file or in a separate minor injury reporting file and shall be recorded showing the following: How the injury occurred

      “Caregivers did not fill out injury report after biting incidents”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024

  9. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 13, 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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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 August 24, 2026, with 6 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 11 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?

253, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Growing Kids Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 875-8005 to ask.

What is Growing Kids Learning Center's phone number?

(574) 875-8005.

Where is Growing Kids Learning Center?

3212 Elkhart Rd, Goshen, IN 46526. The nearest other daycare we list is Vine Kids Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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