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Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Hamden
Hamden, CT
· New Haven County
40 LONDON DR,
Hamden, CT 06517
Quick Facts
Capacity
95 children
Age Range
6 weeks-5 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $320<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $260<br/>
Type of Care
Pre-School, Under Three
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Child Care Center
Licensed Since
2021
Expired
Feb 28, 2025
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program
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About the Provider
The preschool program at the Carrot Patch Early Learning Center balances structured activities that allow children to learn new skills with free play that fosters creativity and individual expression. Our Staff Developer has over 35 years of experience in early childhood education and works closely with our professional teaching staff. The curriculum is theme-based and includes daily experiences such as dramatic play, blocks, early math and science, puzzles and books, incorporating literacy learning throughout.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, Special Education, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2685603 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)] - In child care centers there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of program staff and children. This sink shall be located in the program space. Child care centers which have three program staff for a group of infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation. - 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep [19a-79-6a(a)(3)] - There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. - 048- Proper Refrigeration -41 degrees [19a-79-2a(c)(8)] - At least every two (2) years, | |||
| 2024-07-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2437755 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [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(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washabl | |||
| 2023-07-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2257735 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-10(h)(2)] - Toys and other objects with a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. - 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4 [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-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] - The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child c | |||
| 2022-05-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2080044 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] - Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of Early Childhood prior to implementation of the plan. - 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment. - 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [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. Controlled drugs | |||
| 2021-10-25 | Self-Reported | 2021-759 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 36-Physical Plant- General requirements - [19a-79-7a(c)]<br/> | |||
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