The Growing Place is a place of childcare excellence, owned and operated by Theodora D. Speraw, MA. We are licensed by the State of California, Department of Public and Social Services, for children from six weeks old through twelve years old.
The Growing Place was established in September of 1978. We started out in a home with five staff members and provided care for forty preschoolers.
Since then, our program has grown to include an infant/toddler program and an extensive before and after school program.
The Growing Place offers children an opportunity to grow in all developmental areas through a well-designed, integrated program of activities.
We believe that as caregivers, consideration must be given to the "whole" child and how we can best meet those needs on an individual basis.
The program components consist of an integration of many approaches to the teaching of specific skills. We want to keep children interested, focused, and challenged.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Growing Place?
The application deadline for Growing Place is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Growing Place located?
Growing Place is located in the Wood Streets neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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The nearest preschool is St. Catherine Of Alexandria School (1.1 miles away)
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