The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
4 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Jan 30, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
3 Critical2 Important
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months746.5101(a)
- Documented Annual Training- Required Content746.1309(e)
Jan 10, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months746.5101(a)
Dec 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children746.1601
Jan 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Written Operational Policies - Operating Times746.501(a)(1)