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Little Panthers Preschool - Coe Ave
Meriden, CT
· New Haven County
220 COE AVE,
Meriden, CT 06451-3812
Quick Facts
Capacity
26 children
Age Range
3 years-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70069
Active Through
Aug 31, 2028
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Meriden YMCA is excited to offer the Little Panthers Preschool Program at Platt High School in collaboration with the Meriden Board of Education, Middlesex Community College, and City of Meriden.This program will ensure a brighter future for Meriden’s preschoolers and Platt students interested in a child care career.
Meriden’s families have another high quality preschool option to choose from at the Meriden YMCA, the largest preschool provider in Meriden. The program is under the direction of the Y’s experienced child care director, Mary-Jo DiPasquale from the Meriden YMCA Child Care programs at our Martin Gaffey Child Care Center.
High school students interested in a career in child care will have the opportunity to earn a child development associate credential through Middlesex Community College courses and intern in the preschools. Middlesex Community College will collaborate with the Board of Education and provide the curriculum. The City of Meriden Health Department is providing school readiness slots for the program which are available on a sliding scale.
Meriden’s families have another high quality preschool option to choose from at the Meriden YMCA, the largest preschool provider in Meriden. The program is under the direction of the Y’s experienced child care director, Mary-Jo DiPasquale from the Meriden YMCA Child Care programs at our Martin Gaffey Child Care Center.
High school students interested in a career in child care will have the opportunity to earn a child development associate credential through Middlesex Community College courses and intern in the preschools. Middlesex Community College will collaborate with the Board of Education and provide the curriculum. The City of Meriden Health Department is providing school readiness slots for the program which are available on a sliding scale.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, High School Degree, Early Childhood Education, Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2758495 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer�s specifications and sufficient to cus | |||
| 2026-02-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2730784 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(3)] - The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times. - 086- Water temperature 60 ℉ � 120 ℉ [19a-79-7a(b)(6)] - Indoor or outdoor space not inspected or approved by the Office at the same address as the facility shall not be used for field trips unless the program takes reasonable efforts to ensure the health and safety of all children using such space. Written permission from the parent(s) of children having access to such space shall be obtained and kept on file for Office review and such parent(s) shall be advised such space is not inspected or approved by the Office. - 065- Space not approved-not used for field trips-written parent permission | |||
| 2025-01-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2530039 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)] - 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 review | |||
| 2023-12-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2325046 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-5a(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 (Signed by Parent/Staff) [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 i | |||
| 2022-11-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2151157 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-79-5a(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 (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-9a(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and | |||
| 2021-12-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2022961 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2021-11-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2019283 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-79-4a(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-79-7a(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-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - Except | |||
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