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EdAdvance Bases Hawley Elementary
Newtown, CT
· Fairfield County
29 CHURCH HILL RD,
Newtown, CT 06470-1612
Quick Facts
Capacity
37 children
Age Range
5 years-12 years
Type of Care
School Age
Transportation
School Transportation
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.15034
Active Through
Mar 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
In the early twentieth century, the old academy building served as a high school for Newtown. In 1920 the old academy building, mysteriously caught fire and was burned to uselessness.
In the aftermath, Arthur T. Nettleton, president of Newtown Savings Bank and financial advisor to Mary E. Hawley, convinced her to donate a new High School building to the town. This became the first of several benefactions to the town from that exceedingly generous woman.
The school, which was to be named for her parents, was completed in 1921 and was considered to be one of the most advanced school buildings in the state at that time. In addition to having central heating, it was completely fireproof and contained a state of the art chemistry lab and full auditorium for community meetings.
The building continued to be used as a High School until 1953 when a new High School was constructed on Queen Street. The Hawley School subsequently became a K-8th grade elementary school and after the conversion of the Queen Street building into a Middle School in 1974, it became a K-5th grade elementary school.
The building is situated on a level 1.2 acre plot that adjoins Taylor Field which it uses for playground facilities. Taylor Field was the former Newtown Fairgrounds and it was donated to the town by Cornelius B. Taylor in the 1920's. The remains of the old fair race track can still be seen in the woods to the north of this field.
It is a long standing tradition that Mary E. Hawley's generosity is commemorated each year around Memorial Day when 4th graders are selected at random and being joined by the Hawley School principal, they place potted flowers on Miss Hawley's grave in the village cemetery. After this brief ceremony, they visit the Town Hall and the Soldier's and Sailor's Monument, two of Miss Hawley's other gifts to the town.
In the aftermath, Arthur T. Nettleton, president of Newtown Savings Bank and financial advisor to Mary E. Hawley, convinced her to donate a new High School building to the town. This became the first of several benefactions to the town from that exceedingly generous woman.
The school, which was to be named for her parents, was completed in 1921 and was considered to be one of the most advanced school buildings in the state at that time. In addition to having central heating, it was completely fireproof and contained a state of the art chemistry lab and full auditorium for community meetings.
The building continued to be used as a High School until 1953 when a new High School was constructed on Queen Street. The Hawley School subsequently became a K-8th grade elementary school and after the conversion of the Queen Street building into a Middle School in 1974, it became a K-5th grade elementary school.
The building is situated on a level 1.2 acre plot that adjoins Taylor Field which it uses for playground facilities. Taylor Field was the former Newtown Fairgrounds and it was donated to the town by Cornelius B. Taylor in the 1920's. The remains of the old fair race track can still be seen in the woods to the north of this field.
It is a long standing tradition that Mary E. Hawley's generosity is commemorated each year around Memorial Day when 4th graders are selected at random and being joined by the Hawley School principal, they place potted flowers on Miss Hawley's grave in the village cemetery. After this brief ceremony, they visit the Town Hall and the Soldier's and Sailor's Monument, two of Miss Hawley's other gifts to the town.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2783848 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-2a(c)(8)] - At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home. - 001-Local Health Inspection [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-79-9a(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 b | |||
| 2025-06-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2603582 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 currently pose a risk to children. - 019-Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct | |||
| 2024-06-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2414182 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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, including documentation of annual training for current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. - 003-Annual Staff Training [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 pro | |||
| 2023-09-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2288108 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] - 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 the operator to use the programs emergency policies which shall accompany the child on trips away from the premises. - 033-Emergency Medical Permission [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment. - 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises fo | |||
| 2022-03-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2061518 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-13(a)] - All child care centers and group child care homes at which designated staff members will be administering finger stick blood glucose tests shall have written policies and procedures governing the administration of finger stick blood glucose tests to children diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Said policies and procedures shall be available for review by the Office of Early Childhood during facility inspections or upon demand. - 154-Monitoring of Diabetes: Written Policies/Procedures [19a-79-13(b) and/or 19a-79-13(c)(1)] - Prior to the administration of finger stick blood glucose tests, the director, head teacher, program staff or group child care home provider shall have completed an approved course in first aid, and additional training given by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, certified emergency medical technician or the child's parent(s) according to written guidelines provided by the child's physician, physician | |||
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