Child Care Center
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Handprints Preschool
North Haven, CT
· New Haven County
81 CLINTONVILLE RD,
North Haven, CT 06473-2325
Quick Facts
Capacity
37 children
Age Range
6 weeks-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Languages
English, Swedish
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.16739
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
Handprints Preschool was established in 2010. We are a family owned and operated independent,nonsectarian preschool. We serve children ages 2years 9 months to 5 years in our preschool. We also offer an extended day option that runs until 5:30 pm.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Thursday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Friday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2829077 | IN PROCESS |
| 2025-10-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2680261 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - 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 of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-3a(b)(6)] - The operator shall assure annual training for all current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. - 005-Annual policy trainin | |||
| 2024-07-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2436447 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. - 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [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-79-5a(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 incl | |||
| 2023-12-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2330238 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet | |||
| 2023-10-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2304135 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services 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. - 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work | |||
| 2023-08-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2272791 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] - The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. - 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use [19a-79-7a(d)(10)] - Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes. - 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [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-79-7a(h)(7)] - The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner sa | |||
| 2022-08-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2111583 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(h)(2)] - Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. - 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible [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 [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 | |||
| 2021-09-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1995443 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. - 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(g)] - All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards. - 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic [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 | |||
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