Child Care Center
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United Methodist Preschool
New Canaan, CT
· Fairfield County
165 SOUTH AVENUE,
New Canaan, CT 06840
Quick Facts
Capacity
68 children
Age Range
2 years-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Walking Distance to School
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.12378
Active Through
Dec 31, 2028
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
Our Lady of Grace School is committed to the development of the whole child and fosters spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical development on several levels. In an environment where young children are made to feel loved, secure and self-confident, specially designed programs help to prepare children, in every possible way, for elementary school and beyond.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education
Hours of Operation
- Monday09:00:00-13:55:00
- Tuesday09:00:00-13:55:00
- Wednesday09:00:00-13:55:00
- Thursday09:00:00-13:55:00
- Friday09:00:00-13:55:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2695427 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(c)(2)] - For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings 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. - 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible | |||
| 2024-12-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2517761 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(18)] - Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the licensed premises. - 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level [19a-79-6a(c)] - The first aid kit shall contain at least the following items assorted sizes of non medicated adhesive strips; sterile, individually wrapped, three or four inch gauze squares; two inch gauze roller bandage; one roll of adhesive tape (hypoallergenic); scissors; tweezers; two instant cold packs; a non-glass thermometer to measure a child�s temperature; disposable, nonporous gloves; and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation mouth barrier. - 060- First aid supplies [19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C)] - Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a pharmacist, | |||
| 2023-11-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2323514 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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 [19a-79-7a(e)(3)] - The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be | |||
| 2023-04-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2221203 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-02-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2194270 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-01-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2185305 | IN PROCESS |
| 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)(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)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] - A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. A program providing care for one (1) or more hours between the hours of ten (10) P.M. and five (5) | |||
| 2022-03-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2057137 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(18)] - Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one (1) operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the facility. - 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level [19a-79-3a(c)] - The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, services or voluntary closing shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change. A change of location, change of operator or a c | |||
| 2022-03-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2058538 | IN PROCESS |
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