Home Daycare
✓ Licensed
Castle
Colchester, CT
· New London County
396 HALLS HILL RD,
Colchester, CT 06415
Quick Facts
Capacity
138 children
Age Range
3 years-14 years
Rate Range
School Age (5-12 years) - $112<br/>
Type of Care
Pre-School, School Age
Transportation
Walking Distance to School, School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Child Care Center
Expired
Dec 31, 2024
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program
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About the Provider
Colchester Alternative School-Age Total Learning Experience (CASTLE) strives to provide a quality, safe environment in which school-age children can learn life skills, develop positive self-concepts and recognize the diversity of children through a variety of experiences. These experiences will develop an enthusiasm for learning, exploring and creating.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours6:30am - 6:00pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2668514 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-07-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2428895 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs. - 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to adminis | |||
| 2023-08-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2280123 | 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-79-7a(e)(3)] - The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code. - 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. - 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] - The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child ca | |||
| 2022-11-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2158396 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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(d)(10)] - Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes. - 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. - 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair | |||
| 2022-02-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2047052 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(10)] - Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes. - 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. - 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [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-79-6a 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 mainta | |||
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