Child Care Center
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Kids Castle Child Care Learning Center
Newtown, CT
· Fairfield County
10 COMMERCE RD,
Newtown, CT 06470-1607
Quick Facts
Capacity
96 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
School Age (5-12 years) - $62<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Walking Distance to School
Languages
English, Chinese
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70605
Active Through
Mar 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
Comprehensive State Certified After School Program for youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Your child will benefit through homework help, arts and crafts, computer lab, healthy snacks, physical activity, games, swimming, and much more.
The YMCA offers Before and After School Child Care for students who attend Stratford public schools.
The YMCA offers Before and After School Child Care for students who attend Stratford public schools.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, High School Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Thursday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Friday06:30:00-18:00:00
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2742124 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A)] - The operator and program staff shall manage child behavior using techniques based on developmentally appropriate practice, including positive guidance, redirection and setting clear limits that encourage children to develop self-control, self-discipline and positive self-esteem and communicate acceptable techniques to all staff. - 006-Child behavior management [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-79-2a(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-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)] - Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including n | |||
| 2025-07-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2620435 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)] - In child care centers there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of program staff and children. This sink shall be located in the program space. Child care centers which have three program staff for a group of 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. - 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep [19a-79-4a(a)(1)] - 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 an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for | |||
| 2025-03-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2560393 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-02-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2556241 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-79-4a(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 pro | |||
| 2024-02-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2358298 | IN PROCESS |
| 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-79-2a(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. - | |||
| 2023-03-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2203293 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-6a 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-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] - 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 availab | |||
| 2022-09-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2123930 | Closed No Violations |
| 2022-06-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2086976 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-05-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2078157 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] - Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed. - 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards [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(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance. During nap time, | |||
| 2022-05-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2073486 | IN PROCESS |
| 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(l)(1)] - All infant toddler outdoor play space shall be fenced. - 141-Play Space Fenced [19a-79-3a(d)(1)] - The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. 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. - 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff [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-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79 | |||
| 2022-04-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2066349 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(d)(1)] - The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. 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. - 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff [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(e)(7)] - The operator shall post no smoking signs at entrances in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 014-No Smoking Signs [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 f | |||
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