Child Care Center
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Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park
Manchester, CT
· Hartford County
397 PORTER ST HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
Manchester, CT 06040-5575
Quick Facts
Capacity
234 children
Age Range
5 years-12 years
Rate Range
School Age (5-12 years) - $77<br/>
Type of Care
School Age
Transportation
Walking Distance to School
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member Plus
Contact Information
📞 (860) 647-9659
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.15977
Active Through
Feb 28, 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
The Manchester Early Learning Center is a non profit community based organization that provides quality and affordable child care care to Manchester area preschool and school - age children. MELC’s preschool program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Our before and after school program, Club MELC, was selected by the Manchester Board of Education to provide care to all Manchester elementary school students. All of our programs are designed to inspire creativity, motivate discovery, and develop friendships in a supervised, educational environment.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, High School Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Master's Degree, Associates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2767105 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2026-02-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2728786 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 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 three years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-4a(a)(1)] - 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, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would curren | |||
| 2024-09-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2468478 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 shall include enrollment information and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s). - 032-Enrollment Information [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] - 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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care c | |||
| 2023-09-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2295536 | 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 | |||
| 2022-09-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2133675 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(b)] - 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 evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks [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) | |||
| 2021-10-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2006628 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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 [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 acti | |||
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