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First Church Nursery School- Portland
Portland, CT
· Middlesex County
554 MAIN STREET,
Portland, CT 06480
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Age Range
3 years-5 years
Type of Care
Pre-School
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (860) 342-1111
Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Child Care Center
Licensed Since
1990
Expired
Jan 31, 2025
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program
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About the Provider
In operation since 1990 our school is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-discriminatory state licensed pre-school program offering a variety of activities to foster cognitive and motor development, social skills, and creative expression. Our primary purpose is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment where each child can develop a positive self image and a sense of independence. Classes include a balance of indoor and outdoor play and group and independent activities.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, Bachelor's Degree
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours9:00am - 11:30am and 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2747632 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-01-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2721950 | IN PROCESS |
| 2025-01-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2526897 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)] - 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 review | |||
| 2023-12-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2330375 | 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 assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. 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 documentation of annual training for current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. - 003-Annual Staff Training [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 | |||
| 2022-11-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2158496 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-2a(c)(7)] - 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-79-5a(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- | |||
| 2021-11-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2019095 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
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