Child Care Center
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Day Care Center Of New Canaan
New Canaan, CT
· Fairfield County
156 SOUTH AVE,
New Canaan, CT 06840-5748
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
3 years-11 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.14066
Active Through
May 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Day Care Center Of New Canaan is a Child Care Center in NEW CANAAN CT, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years-11 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Thursday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Friday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2753602 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] - There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer�s specifications and sufficient to cus | |||
| 2025-04-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2570352 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-6a(a)(9)] - The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes shall not be used as a playroom, but may be used for a specific program activity room under supervision. Except for programs that serve exclusively school age children, the kitchen shall be separated by a door or a gate from the rooms used by the children in the child care center or group child care home to prevent them from entering the kitchen except under supervision. - 054-Kitchen Separated [19a-79-7a(e)(11)] - Garbage and rubbish shall be kept in containers constructed of durable material approved by the local health director. Receptacles shall be in good repair to prevent infestations by rodents, insects and other pests and to prevent odors, injuries and other nuisance conditions. The garbage and rubbish shall be moved to an exterior waste storage area at least daily. - 096- Garbage/rubbish - disposed of daily, containers in good repair [19a-79-6a(c)] - The facility shall maintain at least one portabl | |||
| 2024-01-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2343863 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet | |||
| 2023-02-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2198662 | 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 | |||
| 2022-04-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2069606 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 | |||
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