Growing Places

Growing Places's mission is to provide quality child care, educational enrichment and youth recreation for children six weeks to 14 years in a safe and caring environment which supports families in raising responsible, respectful and resourceful children.
Our vision is to be a national model for providing exceptional child care, educational enrichment and youth recreations programs, as well as providing training and support for families and educators.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Growing Places's mission is to provide quality child care, educational enrichment and youth recreation for children six weeks to 14 years in a safe and caring environment which supports families in raising responsible, respectful and resourceful children. Our vision is to be a national model for providing exceptional child care, educational enrichment and youth recreations programs, as well as providing training and support for families and educators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Growing Places often compared to?
Growing Places is often viewed alongside schools like Live & Learn At Mastway by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Growing Places?
The application deadline for Growing Places is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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