Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Sand Castle Learning Center
Milford, CT
· New Haven County
301A BREWSTER RD,
Milford, CT 06460-3739
Quick Facts
Capacity
84 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $250<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $210<br/>
School Age (5-12 years) - $50<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.16552
Licensed Since
2009
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
Where are you going to find a center that loves your child and treats them like family? We believe that your child’s care and education is a partnership between us and your family. At Sand Castle Learning Center, our children come to feel that they are at their second home. Our Teachers’ care and respect for each child makes for a wonderfully comfortable learning environment that is fun and safe. Frequent one on one attention assures that your child will be learning to their fullest potential. And with flexible scheduling, we are sure to fit your childcare needs. So when your child is ready for more, stop in for a visit and meet with our staff.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDA-Child Development Associate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2829356 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 2026-06-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2803246 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 2025-11-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2683553 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-09-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2653114 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(c)(2)] - There shall be at least one program staff qualified under section 19a79-4a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for every four children or fraction thereof who are under the age of two years in attendance and for every five children or fraction thereof who are two years old in attendance, indoors and outdoors. - 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths) | |||
| 2025-08-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2653111 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(c)(2)] - There shall be at least one program staff qualified under section 19a79-4a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for every four children or fraction thereof who are under the age of two years in attendance and for every five children or fraction thereof who are two years old in attendance, indoors and outdoors. - 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths) [19a-79-10(c)(3)] - The group size shall not exceed eight for children that are under the age of two years and shall not exceed ten for children that are two years old, indoors and outdoors. - 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths) [19a-79-10(c)(4)] - There shall be a physical barrier separating each group of children under the age of three, indoors and outdoors. - 120- Physical barriers- indoors/outdoors | |||
| 2025-08-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2653099 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 2025-07-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2634577 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(g)(1-8)] - Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for an alternative sleep position or alternate piece of equipment. When infants can ea | |||
| 2025-07-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2618776 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children. - 019-Staff Health Records | |||
| 2025-05-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2593501 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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)(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 | |||
| 2024-02-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2357714 | IN PROCESS |
| 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-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, | |||
| 2023-03-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2207590 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate [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 order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(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 loca | |||
| 2022-05-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2072428 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-79-9a(a)(2)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. - 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [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)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care ho | |||
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