Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
YMCA Larson Center
East Hartford, CT
· Hartford County
81 WOODLAWN CIRCLE,
East Hartford, CT 06108
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
12 months-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.15440
Active Through
Jan 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
Reviews
Jose Garcia
2013-03-20 15:34:20
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have been nothing but pleased with the Larson Center! My child attended there for two years and now my nephew goes and every time I walk in the building the staff is friendly, knowlegable, and always willing to answer my questions. They have changed directors, added a new preschool room, painted and the whole place looks warm brite and happy. My nephew is learning his numbers, his name, and he comes home singing the songs every day. I highly recommend this place to someone looking for a preschool
Kingsley Acevedo
2012-06-15 18:01:19
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
i really have to start by stating i enrolled my daughter in this program and she only attended for one week and one week was more then enough. i rather pay more money then leave my daughter in the care of the staff at this program. i suggest if you have this center in mind for the care of your child that you come in and supervise as i did. you will quickly see what am talking about. the staff althou friendly from first glance are really unattentive to the needs of the children and completely unproffessional.
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Margarita Rivera
2012-05-08 15:43:06
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My 11 year old son loves it there. This is his 2nd year. Ms. G is wonderful.
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About the Provider
The YMCA's Before & After School program offers quality care for elementary-age children, in a safe, secure environment. We offer a curriculum that appeals to kids while teaching confidence, encouraging self-expression, and enriching social development-all under the watchful eyes of trained and caring staff. Fully state licensed. We also provide other after school programs offering enrichment activities for kids and teens. Click on "More Stuff for Kids and Teens!"
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2787687 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(18)] - Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the licensed premises. - 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level [19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2)] - Toys used for infants shall be kept separate, washed and sanitized at least daily. Toys for toddlers, including floor and riding toys, shall be washed and sanitized at least weekly and as needed. Toys and other objects with a diameter of less than one and one-quarter inches, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter inches, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three years of age unless such objects are part of a designated and directly supervised activity. Plastic bags, not in use, shall be stored out of reach and inaccessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags, while in use, may be stored within reach of child | |||
| 2025-04-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2576848 | 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 | |||
| 2024-08-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2454096 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-07-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2435020 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 | |||
| 2024-07-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2431253 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-06-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2420721 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-06-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2419190 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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, 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. - 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children [19a-79-10(c)(3)] - For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children. - 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8 | |||
| 2024-06-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2416748 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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)(3)] - For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children. - 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8 | |||
| 2024-05-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2408081 | IN PROCESS |
| 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 | |||
| 2024-05-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2406171 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(h)(2)] - Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. - 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(E)] - Staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and water after toileting. - 064-Hand Washing After Toileting: Staff/Children [19a-79-7a(d)(8)] - There shall be an area available for the individual storage of each child's clothing and bedding. - 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding [19a-79-10(e)(4)] - Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. - 120-Washed/Disinfected [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-Ensuring the safety, health & developme | |||
| 2023-05-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2237199 | 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-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3)] - Exit doorways, stairs or hallways shall not be blocked by furniture, toys or play equipment. Cots, cribs and playpens shall be placed so that walkways are clear for emergencies and evacuation. - 056-Exits/Hallways and Stairs Unobstructed [19a-79-9a(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2242916 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-05-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2239598 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-79-4a(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 r | |||
| 2023-04-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2218020 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-04-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2215684 | 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(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, 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. - 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children [19a-79-10(c)(3)] - For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children. | |||
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