Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Great Expectations Annex
Southbury, CT
· New Haven County
1225 SOUTHFORD RD,
Southbury, CT 06488-2478
Quick Facts
Capacity
82 children
Age Range
6 weeks-10 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $255<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $230<br/>
School Age (5-12 years) - $100<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.14511
Active Through
Aug 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
Great Expectations Day Care and Learning Center has been opened since January of 1996. We strive to provide a loving, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow at their own optimum rate. We provide a curriculum that encourages children to explore, create, communicate, interact, question, problem solve, think, reason, socialize and develop a positive self-esteem. Most importantly, we offer the building blocks to help all children develop a love of school and learning.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Special Education, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Thursday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Friday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2801971 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(5)] - All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated. - 108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls [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 any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable sh | |||
| 2025-08-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2637834 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(5)] - All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated. - 108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls | |||
| 2024-05-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2404162 | IN PROCESS |
| 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) [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 | |||
| 2023-06-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2246443 | 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) [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 whic | |||
| 2022-08-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2115347 | IN PROCESS |
| 2021-09-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1997894 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. - 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-9a(a)(3)] - Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s). - 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] - All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) 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 which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescripti | |||
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