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The Growing Patch

Middletown, NY 10940 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$230
year first licensed
2008
Call (845) 381-1300Website

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About The Growing Patch

The Growing Patch is a licensed group home daycare in Middletown, New York. The state has licensed it since June 11, 2008, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Growing Patch has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Orange County has a median price of $230 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.
Orange 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 The Growing Patch

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2008
License number
#331345
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Jun 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.5(n)(5) There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt. (not corrected)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. (not corrected)

  2. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 19, 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 The Growing Patch

Is The Growing Patch licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 11, 2008.

When was The Growing Patch last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Growing Patch had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 10 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 The Growing Patch care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Growing Patch's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Growing Patch cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 381-1300 to ask.

What is The Growing Patch's phone number?

(845) 381-1300.

Where is The Growing Patch?

Middletown, NY 10940. 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) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).