Little Panthers Preschool - Coe Ave - Meriden CT Child Care Center

220 COE AVE , MERIDEN CT 06451
(203) 235-8906

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Additional Information: Education Level(s): Elementary Education, High School Degree, Early Childhood Education, Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: DCCC.70069
  • Capacity: 26
  • Age Range: 3 years-5 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Pre-School
  • Initial License Issue Date: Aug 17, 2012
  • Current License Expiration Date: Aug 31, 2024
  • District Office: Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program
  • District Office Phone: 1-860-509-7540 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Case # Resolution Action
2021-11-22 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2019-08-28 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2018-08-29 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2017-12-21 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2017-04-27 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2016-09-14 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2015-09-04 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2014-05-16 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2012-12-13 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL

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