Child Care Center
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Learn & Play Christian Early Learning Center
Branford, CT
· New Haven County
811 E MAIN ST,
Branford, CT 06405-2917
Quick Facts
Capacity
58 children
Age Range
6 weeks-6 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Near Public 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.12728
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
Learn & Play Christian Early Learning Center offers children ages 6 weeks to 5 years fulfilling age-appropriate child care and pre-school education for Shoreline families. Our caring and well-trained staff provide full-day and part-day programs grounded in the Holy Bible and exemplified by the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. Learn & Play is an outreach of the United Methodist Church of Branford.
Additional Information:
Infants, Toddlers, Waddlers, Transition children welcome
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Thursday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Friday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2668504 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(1)] - 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. - 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [19a-79-5a(2)(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. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs. - 039- Immunization records [19a-79-10(e)(1-10)] - The diapering area shall b | |||
| 2024-09-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2461814 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)] - Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere. - z065-Ventilation in Toilet Room [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. - z088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [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. - z089-Playground Free From Hazards [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 build | |||
| 2023-09-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2287790 | CLOSED |
| Violations: [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-79-10(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(e)(5)] - Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor. - 070-Rugs Secured [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-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal ce | |||
| 2022-09-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2130274 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-09-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2130262 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 | |||
| 2022-09-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2127458 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] - Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include chairs for feeding, each of which has a stable base, safety straps on all high chairs attached to the chair and a tray which locks securely. - 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray [19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] - Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the results submitted to the local and state health departments. Whenever water is obtained from other than a Department of Public Health-approved public water supply, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two (2) years for bacterial and chemical quality and the results submitted to the loca | |||
| 2021-10-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2003616 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2021-09-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1993588 | 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 [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-79-9a(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 destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to ad | |||
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