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Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool At Hanover
Meriden, CT
· New Haven County
208 MAIN ST,
Meriden, CT 06451-5149
Quick Facts
Capacity
28 children
Age range (listing information)
3 years-8 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70183
Licensed Since
2014
Active Through
Aug 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
Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool At Hanover is a Child Care Center in MERIDEN CT, with a maximum capacity of 28 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 3 years-8 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:45:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday06:45:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday06:45:00-18:00:00
- Thursday06:45:00-18:00:00
- Friday06:45:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2814451 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2026-05-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2778294 | 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-79-5a(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. - | |||
| 2026-02-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2726594 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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 | |||
| 2025-04-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2575101 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-02-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2549119 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(f)(1)] - At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one program staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center or group child care home. The certification shall be based on a hands-on demonstration of the individual�s ability to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Such program staff shall respond to all medical emergencies. Written verification of such training shall be kept on file. - 031- CPR Certified program staff [19a-79-4a(f)(2)] - At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one program staff member who holds current certification in first aid based on a first aid course appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center or group child care home. Such certification shall be based on a hands-on demonstration of the individual�s ability to provide first aid. Such program staff m | |||
| 2025-01-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2523057 | 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-79-2a(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-79-7a(c)(2)] - For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings 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. - 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D)] - Children shall be supervised at all times while at the facility, indoors or outdoo | |||
| 2023-11-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2322967 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 require participation by new staff in employee orientation. 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. - 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation [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-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] - A designated head teac | |||
| 2022-11-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2148268 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment. - 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [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 | |||
| 2022-10-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2145714 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(4)] - The operator shall post a food service certificate as required by the local director of health in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 011-Food Service Certificate [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents. - 026-Consultant Agreements/Contr | |||
| 2021-11-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2013079 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 require participation by new staff in employee orientation. 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. - 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation [19a-79-3a] - The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care. - 001b-Administration [19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] - The facility shal | |||
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