Child Care Center
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Carelot Children's Center- Waterford
Waterford, CT
· New London County
203 BOSTON POST RD,
Waterford, CT 06385-2805
Quick Facts
Capacity
52 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $208<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $180<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.15148
Active Through
Jul 31, 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 Center's purpose is to provide an atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development of the child as a whole. In order to achieve this, the children are given the opportunity to learn through play throughout the day. Play and socialization is a vital part of a child's learning process.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Bachelor's Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday06:30:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday06:30:00-17:30:00
- Thursday06:30:00-17:30:00
- Friday06:30:00-17:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2810718 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-03-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2740955 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2026-01-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2712222 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-08-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2645916 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-07-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2624752 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)] - The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, services or voluntary closing shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change. A change of location, change of operator or a change of ownership requires a new initial application. - 010-Notification of Change | |||
| 2025-07-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2622143 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation | |||
| 2025-01-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2534822 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-05-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2400457 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. - 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. - 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment | |||
| 2023-08-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2273747 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-05-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2238657 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-05-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2229955 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) - The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised. - 021b-Supervision [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - 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 new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a professional development plan f | |||
| 2022-08-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2115787 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)] - Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere. - 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All areas accessible to children shall have light fixtures that are shielded or shatter proof. - 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof [19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] - Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed. - 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards [19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] - The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children | |||
| 2021-11-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2012990 | CLOSED |
| Violations: [19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a] - The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be ventilated and protected by window screening. - 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened [19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] - The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly. - 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip [19a-79-7a(h)(7)] - The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for | |||
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