Child Care Center
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Winsted Area Child Care Center- Prospect Street
Winsted, CT
· Litchfield County
185 PROSPECT ST,
Winsted, CT 06098-1942
Quick Facts
Capacity
112 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $162<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $140<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Walking Distance to School
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.15769
Active Through
May 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Our Story...
Winsted Area Child Care Center, Inc. was founded in 1979 by three longtime preschool teachers, Penny Putnam, Ayreslea Denny and Lyn Haskell. These ladies joined forces with some important community members who assisted them in transforming their dream into a reality. In October of that year; with a little elbow grease, Winsted Area Public Day Care opened its doors on the lower level of the Temple Beth Israel at 74 Park Place in Winsted. The site was licensed and soon thereafter became a United Way agency.
The Center grew steadily in enrollment, staff and reputation. In 1986 the Center became one of the first in Connecticut to become accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and has proudly maintained this status to this day.
After the addition of Infants, Toddlers and School-Age programs, the Center changed its name to The Winsted Area Child Care Center, Inc. fondly referred to as WACCC. After many years of fundraising, we moved to our current site in December of 2002 at 185 Prospect Street. In 2005, our Before and After School Education program followed suit and opened a brand new site at 1 Lake Street. Between our two locations, WACCC currently serves children from 6 weeks of age to 12 years. Our license allows us to provide care for 112 infants, toddlers and preschoolers and 74 school-age children. We are proud to provide the children of this community with a high quality of early childhood education.
And the rest as they say is history!
Winsted Area Child Care Center, Inc. was founded in 1979 by three longtime preschool teachers, Penny Putnam, Ayreslea Denny and Lyn Haskell. These ladies joined forces with some important community members who assisted them in transforming their dream into a reality. In October of that year; with a little elbow grease, Winsted Area Public Day Care opened its doors on the lower level of the Temple Beth Israel at 74 Park Place in Winsted. The site was licensed and soon thereafter became a United Way agency.
The Center grew steadily in enrollment, staff and reputation. In 1986 the Center became one of the first in Connecticut to become accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and has proudly maintained this status to this day.
After the addition of Infants, Toddlers and School-Age programs, the Center changed its name to The Winsted Area Child Care Center, Inc. fondly referred to as WACCC. After many years of fundraising, we moved to our current site in December of 2002 at 185 Prospect Street. In 2005, our Before and After School Education program followed suit and opened a brand new site at 1 Lake Street. Between our two locations, WACCC currently serves children from 6 weeks of age to 12 years. Our license allows us to provide care for 112 infants, toddlers and preschoolers and 74 school-age children. We are proud to provide the children of this community with a high quality of early childhood education.
And the rest as they say is history!
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDA-Child Development Associate, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- MondayMon-Fri | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- TuesdayMon-Fri | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- WednesdayMon-Fri | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- ThursdayMon-Fri | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- FridayMon-Fri | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2754178 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(b)(6)] - The operator shall assure annual training for all current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. - 005-Annual policy training for program staff [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)] - All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties. - 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [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-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances and materials in the child care centers and group child care homes | |||
| 2025-12-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2733449 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-06-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2601075 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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 | |||
| 2024-06-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2419529 | 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 [19a-79-10(k)(2)] - Unused portions of formula, breast milk or other liquids shall be discarded after each feeding. - 137-Unused Portions of Liquids Discarded [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 require participation by new staff in employee orientation. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care | |||
| 2023-09-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2289348 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-06-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2249416 | 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 [19a-79-10(k)(5)] - Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name. - 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [19a-79-10(l)(1)] - All infant toddler outdoor play space shall be fenced. - 141-Play Space Fenced [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 p | |||
| 2022-08-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2119320 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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, including documentation of annual training for current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. - 003-Annual Staff Training [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 Of | |||
| 2022-06-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2093909 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a professional development plan for each program staff member which shall be maintained on site at the facility and made available for review. - 017-Professional Development [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected | |||
| 2021-12-08 | Self-Reported | 2021-873 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior - [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)]<br/> | |||
| 2021-11-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2012726 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2021-11-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2012721 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2021-08-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 1984931 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
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