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The Growing Patch Private Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years
- Phone
- (559) 355-8788
- Address
- 5560 W Spruce Ave
- Licensed since
Fresno County context
648*CCLD
Total facilities
1.6*CCLD
Avg citations
4.7*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights, (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During the complaint investigation, it was revealed that Staff #1 (S1) grabbed Child #1 (C1) by the shoulder while attempting to prevent C1 from leaving the classroom. This action resulted in S1 scratching C1’s neck and leaving visible marks. This posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met evidence by:Information was received that Fresno County Police Department was at the premises investigating an incident. During the unannounced Case Management-Incident conducted by LPA, it was disclosed that Staff #2 (S2) had put her upper body and arm over the children multiple times as an approach to have children falls asleep during napping time. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-04-14.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Fresno
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Growing Patch Private Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, The Growing Patch Private Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does The Growing Patch Private Preschool have?
The Growing Patch Private Preschool has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was The Growing Patch Private Preschool last inspected?
The Growing Patch Private Preschool was last inspected on April 14, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Growing Patch Private Preschool?
The Growing Patch Private Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 90 children. It is located in Fresno, Fresno County, California.
How does The Growing Patch Private Preschool compare to other daycares in Fresno County?
The Growing Patch Private Preschool has 2 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 648 licensed childcare facilities in Fresno County.
Does The Growing Patch Private Preschool have any serious violations?
The Growing Patch Private Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has The Growing Patch Private Preschool had any complaint inspections?
The Growing Patch Private Preschool has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Growing Patch Private Preschool serve?
The Growing Patch Private Preschool serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 90 children.
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