Meriden YMCA Head Start
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About the Provider
The School Readiness and Child Day Care Grant Program passed in June of 1997 as landmark legislation representing Connecticut's commitment to a quality, affordable preschool program experience for all three and four year olds. The City of Meriden participates in this program and has created numerous new preschool openings for our community. Affordable, quality child care slots are available for three and four year old Meriden residents, and fees are based on a sliding fee scale. This program provides children with a School Readiness experience, which assures they will enter kindergarten ready to learn. Through funding, their parents and caregivers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to maximize early school success. Additionally, the program's commitment to quality is reflected in their willingness to obtain and maintain accreditation. Currently all sites have attained accreditation. Full day and part day programs are available.
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Associates Degree;
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2679906 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-10-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2679645 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)] - All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties. - 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)] - The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document. - 018-Postings [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized pre | |||
| 2024-08-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2446525 | 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-79-9a(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 administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-4a(b)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each | |||
| 2023-08-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2271447 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(c)] - 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. - 005-Notification of Change [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 th | |||
| 2022-06-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2093206 | 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(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-79-9a(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, re | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Complaints | 2021-904 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children - [19a-79-3a(a)]<br/> | |||
| 2021-09-21 | Self-Reported | 2021-654 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation - [19a-79-3a(b)]<br/> | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Self-Reported | 2021-546 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior - [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)]<br/> | |||
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