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Meriden YMCA Child Care @ Ben Franklin
Meriden, CT
· New Haven County
426 W MAIN ST,
Meriden, CT 06451-3802
Quick Facts
Capacity
117 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
Elevate Level
Member
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.16640
Active Through
Nov 30, 2028
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Your Meriden YMCA seeks to become a "master link" in our community, connecting needs to resources, people to programs, possibilities to potentials and to enhance the quality of life for all people who live and work here.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDA-Child Development Associate, Master's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:45:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday06:45:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday06:45:00-17:30:00
- Thursday06:45:00-17:30:00
- Friday06:45:00-17:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2784735 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2026-05-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2776211 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(d)(2)] - There shall be at least two program staff eighteen years of age or older on the premises when one or more children are in attendance. The program staff shall be available to care for the children. - 025- Two staff present - age 18 or older [19a-79-3a(a)] - The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care. - 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children [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 | |||
| 2025-05-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2598875 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-05-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2591079 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)] - Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of April 1, 2025, such annual training shall include content as defined in 45 CFR � 98.41(a)(1)(i) to (a)(1)(xi). Such education may include, but is not limited to, early education and child development, licensing and regulations, emergency preparedness, prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices, administration of medication, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic rea | |||
| 2024-05-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2405076 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - 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 and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. - 016-Staff Health Records [19a-79-3a] - The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care. - 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children [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 | |||
| 2023-06-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2244005 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-05-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2235950 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-05-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2234734 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - 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 and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. - 016-Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(c)(2)] - There shall be at least two (2) staff eighteen (18) years of age or older on the premises when one (1) or more children are in attendance. The staff shall be available to care for the children. - 020-Two Staff Present [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-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - A program providing care for school age children shall have at least one (1) qualified program staff pe | |||
| 2022-05-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2077930 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - 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 and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. - 016-Staff Health Records [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 w | |||
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