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AHA!

90 Pease St, Canaan, CT 06018
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2025
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About

About AHA!

AHA! is a licensed child care center in Canaan, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since June 3, 2025, for up to 25 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

AHA! has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AHA!

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
25 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2025
License number
#DCCC.70837
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

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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  1. Jun 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-11(g) 146- Designated Head teacher approved- 60%

  2. Jun 16, 2026Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-11(g) 146- Designated Head teacher approved- 60%

  3. Apr 29, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about AHA!

Is AHA! licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 3, 2025.

When was AHA! last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AHA! had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 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.

How many children can AHA! care for?

25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are AHA!'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AHA! cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 824-5149 to ask.

What is AHA!'s phone number?

(860) 824-5149.

Where is AHA!?

90 Pease St, Canaan, CT 06018. The nearest other daycare we list is Canaan Child Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).