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Indianapolis, IN 46240 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Growing Tree Nursery School
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About The Growing Tree Nursery School
The Growing Tree Nursery School is a licensed home daycare in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (317) 993-6281 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Tree Nursery School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49-492060
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jul 28, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home
“5 children files missing form stating adults authorized to pick up”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for T.G.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child
“5 children files missing enrollment forms”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities
“8 Children files missing physicals signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“8 children files missing documentation of birth certificate”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-44(c) Child care providers shall see that childrens hands are washed at a sink with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks and after toilet use. Direct child care providers shall not permit children to use a common washcloth or towel
“Proper hand washing was not maintained before snack. Consultant observed children not washing their hands before sitting at table”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child
“5 children files missing complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.
“5 children files missing immunizations records”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“The home did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 10 children aged under 16 months-schoolage and the required ratio for that age group is 10:1”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
“multiple outlet covers missing in nap rooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure
“no updated documentation of monthly fire drills”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone
“Emergency numbers needs to be posted including posion control”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“Provider needs current Universal Precautions Training”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure
“Fire drills need to be conducted monthly and recorded on a documentation log”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
“Multiple outlets not covered on children's level throughout the home”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“Provider needs current TB test”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“Licensee needs new ABC fire extinguishers in everyroom”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
“Items labled keep out of reach of children located in unlocked cabniet under the sink in the kitchen”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child
“Release for emergency medical care form needs updated. Procedure for incidents or emergencies must be documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) Caregiver shall keep garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and remove it from the premises at least once a week. Waste paper need not be kept in a closed container
“Garbage container in bathroom containing diapers not covered. Any garbage container with food and/or diapers must have a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Tree Nursery School
Is The Growing Tree Nursery School 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 The Growing Tree Nursery School last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Tree Nursery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 The Growing Tree Nursery School care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Growing Tree Nursery School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Tree Nursery School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (317) 993-6281 to confirm.
How much does The Growing Tree Nursery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 993-6281 to ask.
What is The Growing Tree Nursery School's phone number?
(317) 993-6281.
Where is The Growing Tree Nursery School?
Indianapolis, IN 46240. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.