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Academy of Art & Learning Three is a licensed child care center in Vernon Rockville, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 30, 2018, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $110 to $360.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 13 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Class size | Only 8 infants at any one time |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Children work on potty training in Toddler 2 |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Academy of Art & Learning Three lists weekly tuition from $110 to $360.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekly – Infants/Toddlers – 6 weeks to 3 year old | $360 |
| Weekly – Preschool – 3 to 5 years old | $305 |
| Weekly – School Age – After School | $120 |
| Weekly – School Age – Before and After School | $200 |
| Weekly – School Age – Before School | $110 |
| Weekly – VPS Preschool - Before and After | $255 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Daily Rate – Infants/Toddlers – 6 weeks to 3 year old | $80 |
| Daily Rate – Preschool – 3 to 5 years old | $70 |
| Daily Rate – School Age – After School | $24 |
| Daily Rate – School Age – Before and After School | $45 |
| Daily Rate – School Age – Before School | $22 |
| Daily Rate – School Age – Full Day (Holidays etc) | $65 |
| Daily Rate – VPS Preschool - Before and After | $51 |
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 32 rules in all
For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 054-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(C) 165- Emergency medication inaccessible
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-7a(d)(9) 081- Electrical safety- outlets inaccessible/covered
19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications
19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings
19a-79-7a(d)(8) 079- Smoking or vaping prohibited on premises/grounds
19a-79-7a(d)(8) 079- Smoking or vaping prohibited on premises/grounds
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports
19a-79-13(b)(1)-(c)(2) 172- Staff training – Diabetes
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 054-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
19a-79-3a(e)(1-6) 018-Postings
19a-79-10(d)(2)(E) 126- Refrigerator and food prep facilities
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports
19a-79-13(b)(1)-(c)(2) 172- Staff training – Diabetes
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 054-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
19a-79-3a(e)(1-6) 018-Postings
19a-79-10(d)(2)(E) 126- Refrigerator and food prep facilities
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-2a(d)(2)(B) 001a-False/Misleading Statements
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-4a(c)(3)(A) thru (C) 020a- Staff Personal Qualities
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-3a(b)(8)] thru [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(D) 003b-Managing Child Behavior/Child Protection
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-4a(c)(3)(A) thru (C) 020a- Staff Personal Qualities
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-3a(b)(8)] thru [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(D) 003b-Managing Child Behavior/Child Protection
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(E) 064-Hand Washing After Toileting: Staff/Children
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-6a(a) 31-Health & Safety- Food service
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-10(k)(3) 138-Clean Bottles/Disp. Bottles/Approved Bottle Washing
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
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452 Tolland Tpke, Manchester, CT
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Manchester, CT 06042 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Manchester, CT 06042 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Manchester, CT 06042 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 30, 2018.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $110 to $360, as it lists it.
(860) 643-7714.
170 Hartford Tpke, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066. The nearest other daycare we list is Academy of Art & Learning @375, 0.9 miles away.