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Lighthouse Exploration & Learning Center
Columbia, CT
· Tolland County
195 ROUTE 6,
Columbia, CT 06237-1119
Quick Facts
Capacity
48 children
Age Range
3 years-7 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Contact Information
📞 (860) 228-2891
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.12858
Licensed Since
1985
Active Through
Oct 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
Lighthouse Christian School is a state-licensed, Nursery School and Kindergarten open to all children ages 3-5. We have had 25 great years in a terrific facility. Our dedicated and caring staff offer uniquely designed, developmentally appropriate programs to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual learning needs of each child.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Bachelor's Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday09:00:00-12:00:00, 08:00:00-15:30:00
- Tuesday09:00:00-12:00:00, 08:00:00-15:30:00
- Wednesday09:00:00-12:00:00, 08:00:00-15:30:00
- Thursday09:00:00-12:00:00, 08:00:00-15:30:00
- Friday09:00:00-12:00:00, 08:00:00-15:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2784048 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(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 include date of birth, a signed physical examination form including the child's date of birth, a statement about the child's general health and the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to other children or which would currently affect this child�s functional ability to participate safely in a child care setting. - 038-Child Health Records [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 | |||
| 2025-08-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2638721 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation | |||
| 2024-04-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2395226 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years. - 027-Logs/Visits Documented [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 assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. 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 documentation of annual training for current staff on the child care ce | |||
| 2023-05-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2243276 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-09-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2123889 | 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-79-9a(b)] - Upon completion of the required medication administration training program, the training approval and an outline of the curriculum content shall be on file at the facility. - 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training [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 assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center | |||
| 2021-09-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1989434 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-2a(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-79-5a(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 include date of birth, a physica | |||
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