Child Care Center
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Canaan Child Care Center
Canaan, CT
· Litchfield County
90 PEASE ST,
Canaan, CT 06018-2026
Quick Facts
Capacity
66 children
Age Range
3 years-11 years
Rate Range
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $170<br/>
School Age (5-12 years) - $100<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age
Transportation
Walking Distance to School, Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.12132
Active Through
Sep 30, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Canaan Child Care Center is a non-profit organization located on 20 Whiting Drive, Canaan, Connecticut. We offer affordable, educationally-based child care for children eight weeks to eleven years of age in a safe, structured environment.
Our program is designed to enhance our children’s social, emotional, and physical growth, which fosters independence and creative thinking.
The Center provides an educationally sound program that works in conjunction with the North Canaan Elementary Pre-K and Kindergarten programs.
Our community-based program offers parents and guardians the opportunity to pursue life’s challenges knowing that their children are receiving quality care away from home.
We encourage children to believe in themselves and to get along with others.
Our program is designed to enhance our children’s social, emotional, and physical growth, which fosters independence and creative thinking.
The Center provides an educationally sound program that works in conjunction with the North Canaan Elementary Pre-K and Kindergarten programs.
Our community-based program offers parents and guardians the opportunity to pursue life’s challenges knowing that their children are receiving quality care away from home.
We encourage children to believe in themselves and to get along with others.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:45:00-17:15:00
- Tuesday06:45:00-17:15:00
- Wednesday06:45:00-17:15:00
- Thursday06:45:00-17:15:00
- Friday06:45:00-17:15:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2749352 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(b)(6)] - The operator shall require participation by new program staff in employee orientation. - 004-Employee orientation for new program staff [19a-79-7a(g)(4)] - The materials and equipment available and used by children shall be developmentally appropriate for the ages of the children served. - 107- Developmentally appr. equipment/materials [19a-79-3a(b)(6)] - The operator shall assure annual training for all current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. - 005-Annual policy training for program staff [19a-79-6a(a)(4)] - When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three months. - 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8 | |||
| 2025-03-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2565507 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(1)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children. - 019-Staff Health Records [19a-79-2a(c)(8)] - At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home. - 001-Local Health Inspection [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serv | |||
| 2024-03-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2377923 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. - 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License Premise Clean/Go | |||
| 2023-03-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2209529 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. - 016-Staff Health Records [19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] - The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including documentation of annual training for current staff on the child care center or group child care home | |||
| 2022-05-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2081428 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. - 016-Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years. - 027-Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child w | |||
| 2021-12-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2023203 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
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