The Growing Place
536 Coral Way, Coral Gables FL, 33134
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity345 children
Overview
About Us
The Growing Place is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 345 children in Coral Gables, Florida. The program has served Coral Gables families for over 36 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting The Growing Place.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C11MD0470
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6
FindingOct '23
Oct 20, 2023
04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [child was able to be harmed ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A Comments At the date of incident children were inadequately supe… | 12-04: A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments FSC observed areas used by facility for after care activities to have … | 15-02: The facility held a valid license on October 1, 1992, and has been continuously licensed since that date, did not have 20 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observe… | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Comments FSC observed during walk-through of facility that ROOM 121 failed to have the room capacity posted. … | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insu
- CleanMar '24
- CleanJul '24
- CleanNov '24
FindingFeb '25
Feb 21, 2025
30-09: Soiled or wet diapers, clothing, or linens were not changed immediately. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, Comments LS observed Soiled or wet diapers, clothing, or linens were not changed immediately. A c…
- CleanMar '26
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
Points to verify
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