Child Care Center
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YWCA Bugbee Kidslink
West Hartford, CT
· Hartford County
1943 ASYLUM AVE,
West Hartford, CT 06117-3058
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 children
Age Range
5 years-11 years
Type of Care
School Age
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.13325
Active Through
Mar 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
Your child will enjoy an environment rich with activities that tap into their creativity and foster healthy physical, social, mental and emotional development. Girls and boys actively participate in sports, group games, creative free time, arts and crafts, music, dramatic play, indoor and outdoor games, story time...the sky's the limit. Our professional, well-trained staff also helps with homework, which frees up more family time in the evening. YW Kidslink is located right at your child's school, eliminating the need for pick-up and drop-off. The program is available at the following 13 schools in these communities: * Bolton: Bolton Municipal Building * Manchester: Bowers, Buckley, Keeney, Martin, Waddell * Rocky Hill: Stevens, West Hill * West Hartford: Bugbee, Duffy, Webster Hill, Wolcott * Wethersfield: Charles Wright
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2698723 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)] - Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of April 1, 2025, such annual training shall include content as defined in 45 CFR � 98.41(a)(1)(i) to (a)(1)(xi). Such education may include, but is not limited to, early education and child development, licensing and regulations, emergency preparedness, prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices, administration of medication, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic rea | |||
| 2025-01-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2528747 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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(i)(1-2)] - 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 op | |||
| 2023-12-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2327755 | 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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] - The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly. - 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child | |||
| 2022-12-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2167641 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - 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 and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. - 016-Staff Health Records [19a-79-3a(e)(6)] - The operator shall post emergency plans in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 013-Emergency Plans [19a-79-3a(c)] - The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, servic | |||
| 2021-12-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2031998 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - 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 and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. - 016-Staff Health Records [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, | |||
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