Child Care Center
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Orange Community Nursery School
Orange, CT
· New Haven County
525 ORANGE CENTER RD,
Orange, CT 06477-2960
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
3 years-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool
Transportation
School Transportation
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.12521
Licensed Since
1969
Active Through
Apr 30, 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
Founded in 1956, the Orange Community Nursery School is a cooperative, non-profit preschool administered by a director and teachers. O.C.N.S. is located in the High Plains Community Center.
The preschool years are much more than the time before “real school.” They are an unparalleled time of growth, joy, and wonder. What a wonderful time for parents to be involved in their child’s life! In return for an investment of time and energy, parents who co-op have opportunities to grow in knowledge and understanding of the world of young children, while enjoying a shared experience with like-minded parents. We believe that children learn best when they have:
* A child-centered environment where they can work and play at their own level and develop at their own pace.
* A supportive, nurturing atmosphere to stimulate and reinforce positive self-awareness, confidence and self-esteem.
* A rich learning environment and an array of experiences that foster observation, language development, problem solving, and satisfaction of personal achievement.
* The opportunity to participate in group experiences that encourage development of communication and listening skills and respect for others.
* A myriad of opportunities for free self-expression in art, music, movement, story telling, dramatic and creative play.
* The opportunity to relate to and feel secure with adults other than their own parents.
* Help in recognizing reasonable limits, strengthening emotional control and developing self discipline.
* Equipment and space to development strength and coordination.
The mainstays of our learning environment include block play, art, dramatic play, music, books, table toys, puzzles, and sand and water play.
The preschool years are much more than the time before “real school.” They are an unparalleled time of growth, joy, and wonder. What a wonderful time for parents to be involved in their child’s life! In return for an investment of time and energy, parents who co-op have opportunities to grow in knowledge and understanding of the world of young children, while enjoying a shared experience with like-minded parents. We believe that children learn best when they have:
* A child-centered environment where they can work and play at their own level and develop at their own pace.
* A supportive, nurturing atmosphere to stimulate and reinforce positive self-awareness, confidence and self-esteem.
* A rich learning environment and an array of experiences that foster observation, language development, problem solving, and satisfaction of personal achievement.
* The opportunity to participate in group experiences that encourage development of communication and listening skills and respect for others.
* A myriad of opportunities for free self-expression in art, music, movement, story telling, dramatic and creative play.
* The opportunity to relate to and feel secure with adults other than their own parents.
* Help in recognizing reasonable limits, strengthening emotional control and developing self discipline.
* Equipment and space to development strength and coordination.
The mainstays of our learning environment include block play, art, dramatic play, music, books, table toys, puzzles, and sand and water play.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday09:00:00-13:30:00
- Tuesday09:00:00-13:30:00
- Wednesday09:00:00-13:30:00
- Thursday09:00:00-13:30:00
- Friday09:00:00-13:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | ANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2717999 | IN PROCESS |
| 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 | |||
| 2025-01-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2525954 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] - There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer�s specifications and sufficient to cus | |||
| 2023-12-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2326733 | 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 | |||
| 2022-12-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2167888 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - 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 two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR | |||
| 2021-12-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2027931 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] - Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer which indicates that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has orders to receive medication is present at the facility. The training in the administration of medications shall be documented. A copy of the approval shall be on file at the facility where the director, head teacher, program staff or group child care home provider is employed and shall be available to Off | |||
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