Child Care Center
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Over The Rainbow Cheshire
Cheshire, CT
· New Haven County
1481 HIGHLAND AVE,
Cheshire, CT 06410-1252
Quick Facts
Capacity
88 children
Age Range
6 weeks-10 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $211<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $174<br/>
School Age (5-12 years) - $171<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.16547
Active Through
Jul 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Our philosophy is to encourage, ease, and enlighten your children. We provide a nurturing environment in which they can grow and learn together and individually. We value communication and work with our families to provide them with the best possible experience.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDA-Child Development Associate, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Thursday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Friday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2618377 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)] - Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be adequate, safe and in compliance with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Water from at least one drinking fountain or drinking, beverage and food preparation sink, and from two such sources if the facility has more than one, shall be tested every two years for lead content. The water sample shall have been standing in plumbing pipes at least six hours and the results shall be submitted to the local director of health and kept on file at the facility. New child care facilities shall submit lead test results from each drinking, beverage and food preparation sink to the Office with the facility�s initial application. Whenever water is obtained from other than a public water system that is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two years for bacterial and chemical quality and the res | |||
| 2025-03-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2558254 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-07-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2437115 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11)] - Separate hand washing facilities shall be located convenient to the room where food is prepared in child care centers and group child care homes. Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating or handling food. - 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling [19a-79-7a(g)] - 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. - 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic [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 | |||
| 2023-08-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2275651 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-5a(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 d | |||
| 2022-08-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2108497 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents. - 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts | |||
| 2022-08-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2108171 | IN PROCESS |
| 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-79-10(k)(5)] - Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name. - 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [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, incl | |||
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