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New Canaan Nature Center Preschool
New Canaan, CT
· Fairfield County
144 OENOKE RIDGE,
New Canaan, CT 06840
Quick Facts
Capacity
63 children
Age Range
2 years-10 years
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
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.13257
Active Through
Feb 28, 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
The school's curriculum is designed to help children, ages two to five, become confident learners and feel good about going to school. Children learn through play while gaining knowledge and competence in reading readiness, science and nature, physical development, social skills, art, music and dramatic play. A Judaic curriculum is integral to our program. Children experience Jewish traditions and holidays through song, stories and celebrations.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Master's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday09:00:00-15:30:00
- Tuesday09:00:00-15:30:00
- Wednesday09:00:00-15:30:00
- Thursday09:00:00-15:30:00
- Friday09:00:00-15:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2681202 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)] - If the child care center or group child care home is housed in any portion of a building that was constructed prior to 1978, the operator shall submit to the Office and maintain documentation on file at the child care center or group child care home of the following. Prior to use, all space used by staff, program staff, and children shall have undergone a comprehensive lead inspection by a lead consultant licensed by the Department of Public Health. Such lead inspection shall include testing of representative components of each type of painted surface throughout the facility, dust wipes sampling of a window well, window sill and floor in each room, hallway and entry/egress areas, and testing of bare soil areas in the child play areas. Identified toxic level(s) of lead on defective surface(s) as those terms are defined in section 19a-111-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be remediated by an EPA Certified Firm using lead-safe work practice | |||
| 2025-01-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2528410 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-09-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2479551 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-09-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2471894 | IN PROCESS |
| 2024-09-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2466307 | 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 [19a-79-2a(c)(7)] - 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)(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 des | |||
| 2024-04-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2380096 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-10-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2310126 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-10-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2301491 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised. - 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children | |||
| 2023-09-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2290708 | IN PROCESS |
| 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-79-5a(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 (Signe | |||
| 2022-09-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2124507 | 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-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - 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 documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a pr | |||
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