Child Care Center
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The Children's Center
Simsbury, CT
· Hartford County
197 BUSHY HILL ROAD,
Simsbury, CT 06070
Quick Facts
Capacity
88 children
Age Range
2 years-6 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.12635
Active Through
Feb 28, 2029
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 educational philosophy of The Children's Center is opposed to pressure on children for early academic achievement. We believe the function of a preschool is to provide richness of informal play experience. The foundation for later learning is built by learning to communicate with others and discovering oneself as a person. The environment at The Children's Center is designed to stimulate and encourage a child's natural development, and to promote sociability, physical coordination, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Children are encouraged to participate in all phases in the program, but are given freedom to explore individual choices.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Master's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:45:00-13:30:00
- Tuesday08:45:00-13:30:00
- Wednesday08:45:00-13:30:00
- Thursday08:45:00-13:30:00
- Friday08:45:00-13:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2680957 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-79-4a(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 | |||
| 2025-11-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2680964 | IN PROCESS |
| 2024-10-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2480282 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] - At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center. The child care center shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the CPR requirement. - 024-CPR Certified Staff | |||
| 2023-10-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2307615 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-10-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2303445 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(c)(3)] - For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children. - 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8 [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. - 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years. - 027-Logs/Visits Documented [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-Equipme | |||
| 2022-10-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2145091 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (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. The record shall include enrollment information and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s). - 032-Enrollment Information [19a-79-9a(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be sto | |||
| 2021-10-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2009423 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(6)] - The operator shall post emergency plans in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 013-Emergency Plans [19a-79-9a] - Group child care homes and child care centers that administer medications of any kind shall have written policies and procedures at the facility governing the administration of medications. - 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures [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 | |||
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