Child Care Center
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Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog
Hamden, CT
· New Haven County
285 HELEN ST,
Hamden, CT 06514-4326
Quick Facts
Capacity
149 children
Age Range
5 years-12 years
Type of Care
School Age
Transportation
Walking Distance to School
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.16598
Active Through
Sep 30, 2026
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Hamden/North Haven YMCA has a wide variety of programs for children, teens and adults. Everything from after school child care, swim lessons, competitive swimming, health and fitness programs to youth sports and summer day camps. The list goes on and on! Every school day the Hamden/North Haven Y provides a safe, healthy and enriching environment for the children of Hamden and North Haven in our state-licensed child care programs. While children are in the care of our trained and certified staff at their elementary schools, you have peace of mind at work knowing that your child is engaged in activities that will enhance youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, High School Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:15:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday07:15:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday07:15:00-18:00:00
- Thursday07:20:00-18:00:00
- Friday07:15:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2767505 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(a)(2)] - The operator shall comply with all local codes and ordinances, including the State of Connecticut Fire Safey Code. These codes include but are not limited to: inspections by the fire marshal, ensuring fire marshal inspection certificates are on file, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and documentation of fire drills. - 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)] - 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. Only personnel authorized to administer medication may be provided with the means to access such medication. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. - 164- Labeling and storage [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and suppo | |||
| 2025-05-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2592077 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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. - 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff | |||
| 2024-04-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2384964 | 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 | |||
| 2023-03-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2211111 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] - When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months. - 012-Menus [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-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] - 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. The record shall include enrollment information and permission forms signed and date | |||
| 2022-03-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2060322 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
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