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Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr

1070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
licensed capacity
240
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1996
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About Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr

Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr is a licensed child care center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since June 1, 1996, for up to 240 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
240 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity240 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
240 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1996
License number
#DCCC.14425
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 18 visits · 30 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. May 14, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

  2. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports

  4. Sep 18, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

  5. Sep 4, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 6, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

  7. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 085- Schl age air temp/Over 80 air temp

  9. May 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 15, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 086- Water temperature 60 ℉ – 120 ℉

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

Show 63 earlier visits
  1. Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 086- Water temperature 60 ℉ – 120 ℉

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

  2. Jul 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

  3. Jul 11, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

  4. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3) 056-Exits/Hallways and Stairs Unobstructed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

  6. Jan 31, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 2, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  8. Nov 2, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  9. Jul 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  10. Mar 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

  11. Dec 20, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  12. Nov 2, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

  13. Mar 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

  14. May 10, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff

  15. Feb 21, 2020Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3) 056-Exits/Hallways and Stairs Unobstructed

  16. Jun 26, 2019Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

  17. Mar 22, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  18. May 17, 2018Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

  19. Feb 5, 2018Visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline

  20. Oct 11, 2017Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline

  21. Sep 14, 2017Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

  22. Jul 6, 2017Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  23. Oct 19, 2016Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(4) 139-Food Served from Dish or Whole Jar Served

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

  24. Oct 12, 2016Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  25. Feb 18, 2016Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline

  26. Oct 23, 2015Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

  27. Sep 9, 2015Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

    • Background checks

      DCF Finding 02-Neglect- DCF: On Registry

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

  28. Aug 4, 2015Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline

  29. Oct 9, 2014Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  30. Jul 25, 2014Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

  31. Jan 16, 2013Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

  32. Sep 25, 2012Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records

  33. Sep 7, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  34. Jul 21, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  35. Apr 26, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  36. Nov 25, 2009VisitNo rules cited
  37. Oct 9, 2009VisitNo rules cited
  38. Oct 30, 2008VisitNo rules cited
  39. Sep 12, 2007VisitNo rules cited
  40. Mar 29, 2007VisitNo rules cited
  41. Dec 4, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  42. Aug 2, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  43. Jul 13, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  44. Mar 9, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  45. Jun 21, 2005VisitNo rules cited
  46. Jan 24, 2005VisitNo rules cited
  47. Nov 16, 2004VisitNo rules cited
  48. Apr 6, 2004VisitNo rules cited
  49. Nov 26, 2003VisitNo rules cited
  50. Jun 26, 2003VisitNo rules cited
  51. May 9, 2003VisitNo rules cited
  52. Aug 5, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  53. May 15, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  54. Oct 25, 2001VisitNo rules cited
  55. Oct 16, 2001VisitNo rules cited
  56. Sep 17, 2001VisitNo rules cited
  57. Jun 20, 2001VisitNo rules cited
  58. Jun 13, 2001VisitNo rules cited
  59. Dec 26, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  60. Oct 20, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  61. May 30, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  62. Mar 27, 1997VisitNo rules cited
  63. Feb 4, 1997VisitNo rules cited

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 Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr

Is Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 1, 1996.

When was Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 12 of 18 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 Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr care for?

240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 366-8241 to ask.

What is Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr's phone number?

(203) 366-8241.

Where is Alliance for Cmty Empowerment- Inner City Children's Ctr?

1070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Giggles Learning Center Academy 2, 0.1 miles away.

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