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Twin Lake Children's Center - Ardsley Avenue
Northford, CT
· New Haven County
5 ARDSLEY AVE,
Northford, CT 06472-1354
Quick Facts
Capacity
38 children
Age Range
6 weeks-3 years
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70135
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
Twin Lake Children's Center has been serving the community of North Branford and its surrounding towns since 1995. Our goal is to provide a safe, loving, nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment for your child. We believe in a well balanced curriculum that sees the importance of social learning and interaction as well as academic learning and achievement. Your peace of mind and your child's well being is of the utmost importance to us. We strive to constantly provide high quality care to your child and believe the more we study and learn about early childhood education, the better care and advantages your child will have.
We are your child's first teachers. We help shape and teach your child and make sure their experiences here at TLCC provides them with an excitement and love for learning that will continue the rest of their lives.
We are your child's first teachers. We help shape and teach your child and make sure their experiences here at TLCC provides them with an excitement and love for learning that will continue the rest of their lives.
Hours of Operation
- MondayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- TuesdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- WednesdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- ThursdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- FridayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2785026 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 for the care of the child. - 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-10(e)(1-10)] - 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. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded i | |||
| 2025-08-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2647290 | IN PROCESS |
| 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 | |||
| 2024-07-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2435541 | 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-79-6a 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 othe | |||
| 2023-08-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2272985 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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 | |||
| 2022-08-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2113376 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] - Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall include well constructed free standing cribs, not stacked cribs, each of which has slats no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches apart and a fully waterproofed, firm, snug-fitting mattress for infants. - 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping [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/Exclusive Use | |||
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