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Friends Center For Children - Blake Street
New Haven, CT
· New Haven County
495 BLAKE ST,
New Haven, CT 06515-1249
Quick Facts
Capacity
44 children
Age Range
3 months-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Transportation Provided, Near Public Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70516
Active Through
Oct 31, 2027
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC, Head Start
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Community House's Head Start program provides 160 preschool children from disadvantaged families with the foundation they need to go on to successful experiences in school and life. Children are engaged in arts and crafts, music, individual and group play, outdoor play, field trips and literacy activities designed to promote physical, mental, social and emotional development. Routine health and cognitive screenings chart developmental growth and identify areas for extra support and assistance. Families receive assistance with issues affecting their child's well-being and readiness for school, and are supported in their efforts to become better nurturers and educators of their children.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Special Education, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Thursday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Friday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2748551 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-07-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2625407 | CLOSED |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(6)] - Indoor play equipment for climbing shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpet is not considered a shock absorbing surface. - 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around [19a-79-6a(a)(3)] - There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. - 048- Proper Refrigeration -41 degrees [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 | |||
| 2024-06-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2427357 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-04-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2390425 | IN PROCESS |
| 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 [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/Feeding Schedule from Parent [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 | |||
| 2023-05-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2234508 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(b)] - 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 evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks [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(h)(7)] - The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children. - 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The buil | |||
| 2022-08-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2110132 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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(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(e)(3)] - The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code. - 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and r | |||
| 2021-10-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2007784 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. - 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-2a(c)(7)] - 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(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] - A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. A program providing care for one (1) or more hours between the hours of ten (10) P.M. and five (5) A.M. shall have a person on the licensed premises designated as the person in charge who shall meet the head teacher qualifications. - 019-Designated Head Teacher/60% [19a-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, | |||
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