Child Care Center
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St Thomas More Happiness Preschool
Darien, CT
· Fairfield County
374 MIDDLESEX ROAD,
Darien, CT 06820
Quick Facts
Capacity
106 children
Age Range
18 months-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.13246
Active Through
Oct 31, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The primary purpose of this full day, year round learning environment is to provide an enjoyable and stimulating age-appropriate social and educational experience for children six-weeks to six-years of age. CDS provides an atmosphere that fosters positive self-esteem and prepares the young child to enjoy a love of learning and to respect others. In particular, the school promotes independence and intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Master's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday09:00:00-14:30:00
- Tuesday09:00:00-14:30:00
- Wednesday09:00:00-14:30:00
- Thursday09:00:00-14:30:00
- Friday09:00:00-14:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2679587 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B)] - The operator shall immediately notify the parent of a child enrolled if such child exhibits or develops an illness or is injured while in the care of the child care center or group child care home. - 042- Parent notification of illness or injury [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child. - 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] - There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at | |||
| 2024-10-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2480414 | 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-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] - The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room. - 006-Policies [19a-79-5a(a)(2)( | |||
| 2023-12-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2325276 | 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) | |||
| 2023-04-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2215090 | Closed No Violations |
| 2023-01-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2187288 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-01-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2181333 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(6)] - Hot water or steam pipes located in areas accessible to children shall have adequate protective covering which is maintained safely and in good repair. - 071-Hot Water/Steam Pipes Protected [19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised. - 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children | |||
| 2022-02-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2044569 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(18)] - Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one (1) operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the facility. - 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level [19a-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate [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 | |||
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