Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Elle Em In Oh Pre
Bridgeport, CT
· Fairfield County
1944 BOSTON AVE,
Bridgeport, CT 06610-2602
Quick Facts
Capacity
57 children
Age Range
6 weeks-10 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $250<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Near Public Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70187
Active Through
Aug 31, 2026
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Ark is a place where your child can learn and grow in a safe nurturing environment. Each child and family are treated with respect and the uniqueness of each child is celebrated. Each child leaves The Ark ready to learn and face the social & educational challenges with the skills they need for success in school and life.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30:00-16:30:00
- Tuesday07:30:00-16:30:00
- Wednesday07:30:00-16:30:00
- Thursday07:30:00-16:30:00
- Friday07:30:00-16:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2810708 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation | |||
| 2025-05-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2600063 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b)] - The written plan shall include the use of a variety of indoor and outdoor environments based on the children�s interest, individual needs and the learning to be addressed; a flexible schedule that allows time for children to make choices, continue projects over time, and transition from one activity to another; learning experiences that are relevant to the children�s lives and cultural context; a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated experiences; exploration and discovery; the use of a variety of materials that support active engagement and promote skills across areas of learning and development; rest, sleep or quiet activities; nutritious meals and snacks; toileting and clean up; individual and small group activities; and moderate and vigorous physical activity for children three years of age and older unless a child has a disability or is experiencing a developmental delay, which prevents such child from engaging in such physical activity. Such | |||
| 2024-03-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2368009 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 the child is no longer attending the program. - 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] - The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. - 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclus | |||
| 2023-04-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2216613 | 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 [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 p | |||
| 2022-05-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2072501 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents. - 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts [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 | |||
| 2021-09-24 | Complaints | 2021-672 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records - [19a-79-5a(a)]<br/> | |||
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