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Belltown Discovery Center

3 Smith St, East Hampton, CT 064244.9· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2018
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About Belltown Discovery Center

Belltown Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in East Hampton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 24, 2018, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Belltown Discovery Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2018
License number
#DCCC.70402
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • 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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See all 19 visits
  1. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep

    • 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-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

  3. Oct 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior

  4. Jun 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Jul 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

  6. Aug 1, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 13, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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-79-7a(d)(11)(E) 064-Hand Washing After Toileting: Staff/Children

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

  8. Jan 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 18, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 5, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Aug 4, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(E) 064-Hand Washing After Toileting: Staff/Children

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

  2. Aug 24, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2019Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Dec 27, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 31, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 29, 2018VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 16, 2018Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(11) 077-Garbage/Rubbish Disposed Daily

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

  8. Jan 16, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

  9. Jan 9, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

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 Belltown Discovery Center

Is Belltown Discovery Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 24, 2018.

When was Belltown Discovery Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Belltown Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 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 Belltown Discovery Center care for?

86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Belltown Discovery Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Belltown Discovery Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 267-0303 to ask.

What is Belltown Discovery Center's phone number?

(860) 267-0303.

Where is Belltown Discovery Center?

3 Smith St, East Hampton, CT 06424. The nearest other daycare we list is East Hampton Nursery School, 0.7 miles away.

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