The Growing Tree Preschool

Licensed Child Care Center
· Athens, Ohio

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About The Growing Tree Preschool

The Growing Tree Preschool is a licensed child care center located in Athens, Athens County, Ohio, run by Kathy Mangen.
This program has not yet received a Step Up to Quality rating but meets all state licensing requirements.
Licensed since September 1997, The Growing Tree Preschool has served the community for over 28 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles, including 2 with a similar program profile.

Location

2 S College St

Athens, OH 45701

Athens County

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Contact

Administrator

Kathy Mangen

kathy@firstumcathens.org

Phone

740-593-3977

Program Details

Program Type: Licensed Child Care Center
Program Number: 405862
Initial License Date: 1997-09-12
License Expiration: —

Common Questions About The Growing Tree Preschool

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does The Growing Tree Preschool's SUTQ rating of "Not Rated" mean?

Not Rated does not mean low quality. Many excellent licensed providers — including newer programs or those who have not yet enrolled — do not participate in SUTQ. All licensed Ohio providers must meet baseline health and safety requirements regardless of rating. Verify this provider's license at childcaresearch.ohio.gov. Learn more about SUTQ on our FAQ page.

Is The Growing Tree Preschool currently licensed in Ohio?

The Growing Tree Preschool is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 1997-09-12. Ohio licensing is administered by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. You can confirm current license status and view compliance history at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

Does The Growing Tree Preschool accept PFCC child care assistance?

The Growing Tree Preschool is not currently listed as a PFCC provider in our data. If your family needs child care assistance, you can search for PFCC-accepting providers in Athens on our Athens listings page, or contact your county Job and Family Services office for a current provider list.

What should I ask when I call The Growing Tree Preschool?

Before enrolling, cover these during your call or tour:

Do you have current openings for my child's age group?
What are your hours and which holidays are you closed?
What is the caregiver-to-child ratio for my child's age?
What experience and certifications do your caregivers hold?
How do you handle illness, medication, and emergencies?
What does a typical day look like for my child's age?
What are all fees — registration, supply, and late pickup?
Do you accept PFCC, Child Care Choice, or other subsidies?

See the full age-specific checklist at our FAQ page, adapted from the Child Care Aware of America Short Notice Checklist.

How up-to-date is the information shown for The Growing Tree Preschool?

This profile is sourced from the Ohio CCIDS public licensing database, updated periodically by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. PFCC status, SUTQ ratings, administrator names, and contact details may change between updates. Always confirm details directly with the provider and verify the current license status at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

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