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The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus

312 N Third Ave, Princeton, IN 476705.0· 1 review

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About The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus

The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus is a child care center in Princeton, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Monday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Inspection reports for The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-101800-A
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “The toilet has a visible ring in the back bathroom downstairs. There is a plunger within reach of children in the back bathroom downstairs which is not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “The roll of papertowel is sitting on the side of the sink in the back bathroom downstairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

  4. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “The Buds room has Purell and Hemps lotion labeled keep out of reach of children is located on the changing table within reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

      “One staff member does not have a consent on file with the divison.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

      “5 staff members have expired Universal Precautions Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

      “One staff member does not have documentation on file of First Aid Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “One staff member currently working with children does not have a criminal history police check (Fingerprints) on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

  7. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables

      “Kitchen trash can does not have a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “One staff member working with children does not have fingerprints on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Toddler room bathroom has art drying and a play tool bench. Items are unsanatizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

      “One staff member working with children does not have a consent on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables

      “Kitchen trash can does not have a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “2 bottles of unopended apple juice are being stored on the kitchen floor. All food storage shall be 6 inches off the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

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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Is The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus licensed?

Yes. The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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.

What are The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 386-6776 to ask.

What is The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus' phone number?

(812) 386-6776.

Where is The Growing Patch Childcare Learning Campus?

312 N Third Ave, Princeton, IN 47670. The nearest other daycare we list is Hillside UMC Ministry, 0.9 miles away.

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