Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
United Methodist Child Care Center
Gales Ferry, CT
· New London County
10 CHAPMAN LN,
Gales Ferry, CT 06335-1203
Quick Facts
Capacity
59 children
Age Range
6 weeks-8 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $175<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $175<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.12926
Active Through
Oct 31, 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 UMCCC has a Parent Teachers Connection (PTC). The purpose and vision of the PTC is to foster cooperative and productive relationships with UMCCC staff, caregivers and parents, families and the community in order to support our children's development and learning.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Special Education, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- MondayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- TuesdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- WednesdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- ThursdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- FridayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2702776 | 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 | |||
| 2025-06-30 | CO/NCAP MONITORING | 2616269 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - A Negotiated Corrective Action Plan or Consent Order is a voluntary agreement in which a provider/program agrees to take certain steps or make changes above and beyond the regulations in order to retain their license. The operator shall ensure compliance with the conditions. - 180- CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s) | |||
| 2025-04-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2569141 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-01-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2532549 | Referred to Legal Division |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-01-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2530461 | Referred to Legal Division |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D)] - Children shall be supervised at all times while at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised. - 028- Supervision [19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle or equivalent of lighting per square foot. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have at least fifty foot candles or equivalent of light per square foot in rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work. There shall be at least thirty foot candles of light or equivalent in other work or play areas. Programs that serve exclusively school age children may utilize program space with less lighting provided the lighting is bright enough to accommodate the activities with comfort. During napping and resting, lighting shall be maintained at a level that will enable children to be visible. All areas accessible t | |||
| 2025-01-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2525515 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)] - 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, multi-hazard and medical emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, administrative oversight and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. - 011-Policies- complete, implemented [19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D)] - Children shall be supervised at all times while at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised. - 028- Supervision [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 co | |||
| 2024-10-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2485431 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-10-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2482158 | Referred to Legal Division |
| Violations: [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-79-3a] - 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-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - 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, including | |||
| 2024-09-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2461984 | Referred to Legal Division |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(d)(1)] - In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation. - 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space [19a-79-10(k)(1)] - A written statement specifying the formula, breast milk or other liquids and the feeding schedule for infants shall be obtained from the parent(s). - 136-Written Statement/Feedin | |||
| 2023-08-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2292927 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-7a(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-79-5a(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 plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. - 038-Individual | |||
| 2022-11-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2149453 | 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 | |||
| 2022-01-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2040151 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-5a(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 plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. - 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-6a(a)(2)] - A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or grou | |||
| 2021-12-06 | Complaints | 2021-866 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior - [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)]<br/> | |||
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