The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center
4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT
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Brian Winters is a licensed home daycare in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 2, 2022, for up to 9 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Brian Winters has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 24 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-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 050-First Aid Supplies
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-5(d) and/or 10(a) 004-Capacity
19a-87b-5(j) 011-Notification of Change
19a-87b-7(a) 017-Medical Statement
19a-87b-8(a)-(b) and/or 19a-87b-8(d) 019-Substitute/Assistant
19a-87b-9(h) 044-Washing/Toileting/Sewage/Garbage Facilities
19a-87b-10(d)(3) 069-Individual Plan of Care
19a-87b-17 094- Policies and Procedures for Adm of Meds
19a-87b-6(a) 012-Awareness of/Understanding of Regulations
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-10(d)(3) 069-Individual Plan of Care
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-9(d)(6) 034-Smoke Detectors
19a-87b-17(b)(1) and/or 19a-87b-17(b)(2) 099-Documented Med Trained Staff
19a-87b-10(g) 078-Diaper Changing: Frequent/Sanitary/Hand Washing/Waste Disposal
19a-87b-17(b)(3) 100-Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission
19a-87b-10(a) 004-Capacity
19a-87b-9(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-8a 021-Background Check
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly
19a-87b-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B) 097-Nonprescription Topical Meds Stored/Labeled
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 032-Emergency Plan
19a-87b-17(b)(3) 100-Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission
19a-87b-17(a)(2) 095-Parent Permission for Nonprescription Topical Meds
19a-87b-17(b)(1) and/or 19a-87b-17(b)(2) 099-Documented Med Trained Staff
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-17(b)(5)(D) 103-Unused/Expired Prescription Meds
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-9(f)(1) 039-Safe Space-Sufficient
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
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Hamden, CT 06518 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hamden, CT 06518 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hamden, CT 06518 · 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 August 2, 2022.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 of 6 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.
9, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 927-0438 to ask.
(203) 927-0438.
Hamden, CT 06518. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.