Growing Place (Closed 2014)

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Growing Place (Closed 2014)

4259 Jurupa Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506

5.00 (1 review)

The Growing Place is a place of childcare excellence, owned and operated by Theodora D. Speraw, MA. We are licensed by the State of California, Department of Public and Social Services, for children from six weeks old through twelve years old.

The Growing Place was established in September of 1978. We started out in a home with five staff members and provided care for forty preschoolers.

Since then, our program has grown to include an infant/toddler program and an extensive before and after school program.

The Growing Place offers children an opportunity to grow in all developmental areas through a well-designed, integrated program of activities.

We believe that as caregivers, consideration must be given to the "whole" child and how we can best meet those needs on an individual basis.

The program components consist of an integration of many approaches to the teaching of specific skills. We want to keep children interested, focused, and challenged.

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

172 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

52%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

43:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Growing Place?

The application deadline for Growing Place is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Growing Place located?

Growing Place is located in the Wood Streets neighborhood of Riverside, CA.

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