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Manchester Early Learning Center- Dartmouth Rd
Manchester, CT
· Hartford County
140 DARTMOUTH RD MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
Manchester, CT 06040
Quick Facts
Capacity
129 children
Age Range
5 years-12 years
Type of Care
School Age
Transportation
Walking Distance to School
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (860) 647-9659
Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Child Care Center
Licensed Since
2011
Active Through
Aug 31, 2027
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program
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About the Provider
The Manchester Early Learning Center (MELC) has been an integral part of the childcare community of Manchester since 1976, offering programs in both preschool and before-and-after-school settings.
The Manchester Early Learning Center is a non-profit community-based organization providing quality and affordable early childhood and after-school experiences, and care of children and their families.
The Manchester Early Learning Center is a non-profit community-based organization providing quality and affordable early childhood and after-school experiences, and care of children and their families.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Bachelor's Degree;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours7:00am - 9:00am and 3:25pm - 6:00pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2770999 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Only personnel authorized to administer medication may be provided with the means to access such medication. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. - 164- Labeling and storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)] - All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one 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 for three years which shall be signed by both parties. - 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - An individual plan of care for any child with speci | |||
| 2025-05-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2599311 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(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. The record shall include enrollment information signed and dated by the parent(s) that shall include, but not be limited to: the child�s name, address, date of birth and date enrolled, the residence, business address(es) and telephone number(s) of the parent(s) and the name and telephone number of the child�s physician or other primary health care provider. - 036- Children's Enrollment information [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the faci | |||
| 2024-02-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2361926 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months. - 012-Menus [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - 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 new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and ma | |||
| 2023-02-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2194063 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-04-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2063850 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (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. The record s | |||
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