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Great Expectations Day Care & Learning Center
Southbury, CT
· New Haven County
1235 SOUTHFORD RD,
Southbury, CT 06488-2478
Quick Facts
Capacity
26 children
Age Range
6 weeks-3 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $270<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $245<br/>
School Age (5-12 years) - $100<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
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.14395
Active Through
Jul 31, 2030
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2696620 | IN PROCESS |
| 2025-11-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2687632 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(g)(1-8)] - Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for an alternative sleep position or alternate piece of equipment. When infants can ea | |||
| 2024-12-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2519138 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-12-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2327427 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-01-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2175199 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(a)(2)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. - 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emer | |||
| 2022-03-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2052666 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(d)(1)] - The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. 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. - 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff [19a-79-3a(c)] - The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capac | |||
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