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Carelot Children's Center - Carelot Clubhouse-tfs
Waterford, CT
· New London County
24 ROPE FERRY RD,
Waterford, CT 06385
Quick Facts
Capacity
139 children
Age Range
3 years-6 years
Type of Care
Pre-School, School Age
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Child Care Center
Expired
Mar 31, 2026
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program
Reviews
Cheryl Ann Ragalye
2020-01-21 08:18:35
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am an employee
love it
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Gulshan Soni
2017-05-16 15:52:07
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Very bad service and when you inform them you child is not coming they treat you totally different. Very disappointed. Do not waste time on this day care.
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About the Provider
Carelot Children's Center is committed to providing quality care and education in a warm, secure, loving environment. It is our philosophy that early childhood should be a time of fun, exploration and discovery. Our staff strives to encourage the children we care for to be actively involved in the learning process by providing age appropriate activities. These activities will stimulate and challenge your child according to his/her individual needs.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2674247 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(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 signed physical exam | |||
| 2024-06-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2426078 | 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-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] - 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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center or group child care home. - 034-Authorized Released Permission [19a-79-2a(c)(7)] - At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unanno | |||
| 2023-08-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2271398 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs. - 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB [19a-79-7a(d)(10)] - Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes. - 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [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 chil | |||
| 2023-02-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2189547 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-11-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2157251 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-11-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2148004 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised. - 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children [19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B)] - The group size shall not exceed twenty children. When there is a mixed age group, the smaller required group size shall prevail. - 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children [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 | |||
| 2021-12-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2026180 | IN PROCESS |
| 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-79-3a(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 regulation | |||
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