Child Care Center
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Harbor Light Preschool Academy
Fairfield, CT
· Fairfield County
4670 CONGRESS ST,
Fairfield, CT 06824-1721
Quick Facts
Capacity
96 children
Age Range
2 years-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
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.70352
Active Through
Mar 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
Harbor Light Preschool Academy is a Child Care Center in FAIRFIELD CT, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 years-5 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:15:00-16:30:00
- Tuesday08:15:00-16:30:00
- Wednesday08:15:00-16:30:00
- Thursday08:15:00-16:30:00
- Friday08:15:00-16:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2739460 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)] - The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, multi-hazard and medical emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, administrative oversight and personnel policies. 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. - 011-Policies- complete, implemented [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - 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 | |||
| 2025-04-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2580891 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(c)(2)] - For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings 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. - 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [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 | |||
| 2024-02-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2359877 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 dated by the parent(s). - 032-Enrollment Information [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment. - 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] - 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 c | |||
| 2023-07-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2258335 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(i)] - Swimming, wading and bathing facilities, if provided, shall comply with applicable state laws. No wading pools shall be used. Hot tubs, spas and saunas shall be locked and inaccessible to children. - 085-Hot Tubs/Spas/Saunas: Locked/Inaccessible 19a-79-7a(b) - Plans for new construction, expansion, renovation or conversion, indicating the proposed use and accompanied by a written narrative shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood prior to the start of construction. Completed plans and specifications shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Office of Early Childhood on the basis of compliance with the Public Health Code. Written approval by the local building inspector, local director of health or designee, local zoning and local fire marshal shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood, upon request of the Office of Early Childhood. Approval by the Office of Early Childhood is required prior to the use of any space that has been newly constructed, ex | |||
| 2023-03-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2210090 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-03-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2203022 | 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 adequate lighting. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-3a] - The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care. - 001b-Administration [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 which shall include documen | |||
| 2022-04-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2071761 | IN PROCESS |
| 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 adequate lighting. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [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 safe for children. - 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] | |||
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