Growing Kids Learning Center
298 EAST 200 NORTH, WARSAW, IN 46582Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), 1 complaint over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 233
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in On My Way Pre-K, a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
On 7/09/24, a caregiver was observed dragging a child by the feet to her cot for rest time.
- The Center Shall Provide the Division Access to the Premises
The center shall provide the division access to the premises, personnel, childre Upon arrival for complaint investigation, owner and admin denied consultant access to video of the incident in their posession.
May 1, 20243 Findings3 Important
- A Written Application for Admission of Each Child
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, 3 child files missing date of admission
- A Written Application for Admission of Each Child
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, 1 child file checked missing list of authorized person to pick up child.
- A Written Application for Admission of Each Child
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, 3 children's files checked missing address of both parents listed.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.4% of licensed capacity
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