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Friends Center For Children - Grand Avenue
New Haven, CT
· New Haven County
227 E GRAND AVE,
New Haven, CT 06513
Quick Facts
Capacity
102 children
Age Range
6 weeks-7 years
Type of Care
Pre-School, School Age, Under Three
Transportation
Near Public Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Child Care Center
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program
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About the Provider
In our infant-toddler and preschool groups we carefully plan a curriculum which provides children with first-hand experiences in an atmosphere of trust and caring. It is the nurturing and satisfying relationships with teachers which establish the foundation for a child's development. The mixed age groups encourage younger children to learn from older ones and older children to nurture those in an earlier stage of development. The daily events of their living together provide the raw materials of our curriculum. The significance of play is supported through the baby's first playful interactions with the teachers, and the older child's pleasure in recreating and understanding the world through dramatic play. Children are offered many opportunities to observe, explore and find answers to their questions. The teachers foster close partnerships with parents in order to provide a unified and harmonious approach to child care.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Master's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open HoursMonday-Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2629036 | IN PROCESS |
| 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-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard. - 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair [19a-79-7a(g)(1)] - 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 a | |||
| 2024-05-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2400305 | 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 | |||
| 2023-07-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2254204 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor. - 070-Rugs Secured [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(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 professio | |||
| 2022-09-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2172878 | Closed No Violations |
| 2022-08-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2113337 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-07-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2100408 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(a)(2)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. - 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [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-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic [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-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79- | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Self-Reported | 2022-261 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 24-Staffing- Supervision - [19a-79-4a(c)]<br/> | |||
| 2021-10-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2005117 | IN PROCESS |
| 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-79-10(k)(5)] - Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name. - 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [19a-79-3a] - 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 [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 Do | |||
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