Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool At Hanover
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About the Provider
At Creative Starts Learning Center we strive to provide a healthy and safe environment that allows children to grow and learn through a variety of physical, social, emotional and intellectual activities. We provide care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old with individual programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k and before/after school. Our wonderful group of teachers are trained in First Aid, CPR, and to administer medication. We are licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.
With two Childcare Centers located in Stratford, Creative Starts Learning Center serves families in the areas of Stratford, Bridgeport and surrounding towns. We are located just off exit 32 on I95, and blocks away from the Stratford Metro-North Train Station.
Locations:
2189 Barnum Ave Stratford, CT 06615 Tel: 203-612-7717
61 California Street Stratford, CT 06615 Tel: 203-690-1595
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2814451 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-05-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2778294 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-02-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2726594 | IN PROCESS |
| 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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