The Growing Tree

57 Hillside ave, Freeport, NY 11520License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 31, 2025

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
The Growing Tree
License number
880087
Location
57 Hillside ave, Freeport, NY 11520
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 7.5/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected October 31, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor7.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance50/100

95

Total Violations

Oct 31, 2025

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (95)

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Mar 10, 2025

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 10, 2025

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Mar 10, 2025

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 10, 2025

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Mar 10, 2025

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Mar 10, 2025

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 10, 2025

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 10, 2025

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Mar 10, 2025

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 10, 2025

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(o)(1)Dec 12, 2024

No child can be released from the group family day care home to any person other than his or her parent, person(s) currently designated in writing by such parent to receive the child, or other person authorized by law to take custody of a child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(p)(1)(i)Dec 12, 2024

Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.10(a)Dec 12, 2024

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child receiving child care or residing in the home, including the provider's children and any foster children, is prohibited. A group family day care home must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an employee, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(i)Dec 12, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Dec 12, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 12, 2024

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(2)Dec 12, 2024

All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Dec 12, 2024

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(b)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed when the person who is providing transportation changes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(c)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(l)Dec 12, 2024

The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Dec 12, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Dec 12, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(c)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 12, 2024

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(2)Dec 12, 2024

All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Dec 12, 2024

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(b)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed when the person who is providing transportation changes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(c)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(l)Dec 12, 2024

The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Dec 12, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Dec 12, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(o)(1)Dec 12, 2024

No child can be released from the group family day care home to any person other than his or her parent, person(s) currently designated in writing by such parent to receive the child, or other person authorized by law to take custody of a child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(p)(1)(i)Dec 12, 2024

Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.10(a)Dec 12, 2024

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child receiving child care or residing in the home, including the provider's children and any foster children, is prohibited. A group family day care home must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an employee, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(i)Dec 12, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Dec 12, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 12, 2024

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(2)Dec 12, 2024

All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Dec 12, 2024

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(b)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed when the person who is providing transportation changes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(c)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(l)Dec 12, 2024

The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Dec 12, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Dec 12, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(o)(1)Dec 12, 2024

No child can be released from the group family day care home to any person other than his or her parent, person(s) currently designated in writing by such parent to receive the child, or other person authorized by law to take custody of a child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(p)(1)(i)Dec 12, 2024

Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.10(a)Dec 12, 2024

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child receiving child care or residing in the home, including the provider's children and any foster children, is prohibited. A group family day care home must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an employee, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(i)Dec 12, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Dec 12, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 12, 2024

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(2)Dec 12, 2024

All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Dec 12, 2024

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(b)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed when the person who is providing transportation changes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(c)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(l)Dec 12, 2024

The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Dec 12, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Dec 12, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(o)(1)Dec 12, 2024

No child can be released from the group family day care home to any person other than his or her parent, person(s) currently designated in writing by such parent to receive the child, or other person authorized by law to take custody of a child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(p)(1)(i)Dec 12, 2024

Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.10(a)Dec 12, 2024

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child receiving child care or residing in the home, including the provider's children and any foster children, is prohibited. A group family day care home must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an employee, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(i)Dec 12, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Dec 12, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 12, 2024

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(2)Dec 12, 2024

All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Dec 12, 2024

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(b)Dec 12, 2024

Parents must be informed when the person who is providing transportation changes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.6(l)Dec 12, 2024

The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Dec 12, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Dec 12, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(o)(1)Dec 12, 2024

No child can be released from the group family day care home to any person other than his or her parent, person(s) currently designated in writing by such parent to receive the child, or other person authorized by law to take custody of a child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(p)(1)(i)Dec 12, 2024

Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.10(a)Dec 12, 2024

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child receiving child care or residing in the home, including the provider's children and any foster children, is prohibited. A group family day care home must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an employee, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(i)Dec 12, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Dec 12, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Aug 12, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Aug 12, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Aug 12, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Aug 12, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Aug 12, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Apr 15, 2024

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Apr 15, 2024

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Apr 15, 2024

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Apr 15, 2024

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Apr 15, 2024

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Apr 15, 2024

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Apr 15, 2024

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Apr 15, 2024

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Apr 15, 2024

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Apr 15, 2024

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Growing Tree's safety grade?

The Growing Tree has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 7.5 out of 100.

How many violations does The Growing Tree have?

The Growing Tree has 95 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 95 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Growing Tree last inspected?

The Growing Tree was last inspected on October 31, 2025.

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