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Rainbow Center For Children And Families
Wethersfield, CT
· Hartford County
80 GARDEN ST,
Wethersfield, CT 06109-3120
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
3 months-8 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $250<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $210<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Walking Distance to School, Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish, Other
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.15618
Active Through
Sep 30, 2029
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
The Rainbow Center for Children and Families located in Wethersfield, CT is a comprehensive facility which includes child care for children 3 months to 5 years, a Full Day Kindergarten program and a Therapeutic Nursery program for preschool children with special needs. Rainbow Center's enrollment includes children from a variety of families with many different cultural backgrounds. Children from Wethersfield as well as surrounding towns in Greater Hartford area attend the Center.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, 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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2787428 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(d)(1)] - Daily attendance records for both children and program staff, recorded daily at the time of arrival and departure and kept on file at the facility for at least one year, showing the specific times of arrival and departure. - 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff [19a-79-3a(b)(6)] - The operator shall assure annual training for all current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. - 005-Annual policy training for program staff [19a-79-5a(2)(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. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities | |||
| 2025-09-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2657421 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-07-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2632024 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-07-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2626854 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances and materials in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a labeled container identifying the exact contents and dilutions, used according to the manufacturer�s instructions and for the intended purpose, handled in a safe manner and inaccessible to children. - 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to children [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)] - The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document. - 018-Postings [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 t | |||
| 2024-08-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2455764 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-07-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2440892 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(d)(10)] - Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes. - 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [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 | |||
| 2023-08-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2271713 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(a)(2)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. - 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3)] - Exit doorways, stairs or hallways shall not be blocked by furniture, toys or play equipment. Cots, cribs and playpens shall be placed so that walkways are clear for emergencies and evacuation. - 056-Exits/Hallways and Stairs Unobstructed [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-9a(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety | |||
| 2022-08-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2114040 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-08-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2111271 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(h)(2)] - Toys and other objects with a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. - 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4 [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. - 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All areas accessible to children shall have light fixtures that are shielded or shatter proof. - 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof [19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] - The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general o | |||
| 2021-09-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1995456 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. - 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] - Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents. - 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabil | |||
| 2021-09-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1993135 | IN PROCESS |
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