Safety, Health & Licensing
Growing Garden is a California-licensed family child care in Eagle Rock (License #198019603), with a low 1:6 ratio, CPR- and First-Aid-trained care, home-cooked meals, and clear health and emergency policies. Your child's safety is the foundation everything else is built on — here's exactly how we protect it, and how you can verify it yourself.
Licensed & verifiable
We are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. You can look up our license and inspection standing yourself — we encourage it.
Low ratio, constant supervision
We keep a 1:6 ratio in one small mixed-age group, so every child is always within sight and truly known — never lost in a crowd.
CPR & First-Aid trained
Care is provided by an adult trained in pediatric CPR and First Aid, with emergency contacts and medical information on file for every child.
A childproofed home
Secure entry, safe sleep practices, covered outlets, gated hazards, and a fenced outdoor space — the whole environment is set up for little ones.
Allergy-aware meals
We keep an individual plan for each child, label everything, and adapt our menu so no one is ever left out. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are included.
Health & illness policy
To keep everyone healthy, please keep your child home with a fever, vomiting, or anything contagious, and return once they are 24 hours symptom-free. We practice frequent handwashing, keep a clean space, and follow California licensing standards for sanitation and health.
Emergency preparedness
We maintain emergency contact and medical information for every child, an emergency and evacuation plan, and clear procedures for illness or injury. Parents are notified promptly, and pickup is limited to authorized adults only.
Safety questions parents ask
Is Growing Garden licensed?
Yes. Growing Garden is a licensed family child care in California, License #198019603, regulated by the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services. You can verify it on the state's facility search.
How can I check your license and any records?
Search the California Community Care Licensing facility database (ccld.dss.ca.gov) by our name or license number. It shows licensing status and inspection history — we encourage every family to look.
What is your teacher-to-child ratio?
A low 1:6 ratio in a single mixed-age group, so every child is closely supervised and individually known.
What happens if my child gets sick or hurt during the day?
We provide first aid and contact you promptly using the emergency information on file. For contagious illness, we ask that children stay home until 24 hours symptom-free to protect the whole group.
Come see our home for yourself
The best way to feel confident is to visit. Tours run 30 minutes during a real program day, so you see exactly where your child would spend their days.
Schedule a free tour