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Canaan Child Care Center

90 Pease St, Canaan, CT 06018
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1976
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About Canaan Child Care Center

Canaan Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Canaan, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 11, 1976, for up to 66 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Canaan Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1976
License number
#DCCC.12132
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 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. Mar 23, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) 107- Developmentally appr. equipment/materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

  2. Mar 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

    • Transportation

      19a-79-7a(b)(6) 065- Space not approved-not used for field trips-written parent permission

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Mar 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Mar 23, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

  5. May 19, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. Dec 2, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 8, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

  8. Jul 30, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 8, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

  10. May 24, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Aug 15, 2017Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

  2. Jan 19, 2017Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Apr 25, 2016Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

  4. Oct 3, 2014Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Jul 9, 2014Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Oct 16, 2013Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  7. Jul 24, 2013Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  8. Jul 24, 2013Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  9. May 14, 2012InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 5, 2011Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Safety and hazards

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

  11. Jun 6, 2007VisitNo rules cited
  12. Nov 7, 2003VisitNo 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 Canaan Child Care Center

Is Canaan Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 11, 1976.

When was Canaan Child Care Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Canaan Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 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 Canaan Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Canaan Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Canaan Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 824-0597 to ask.

What is Canaan Child Care Center's phone number?

(860) 824-0597.

Where is Canaan Child Care Center?

90 Pease St, Canaan, CT 06018. The nearest other daycare we list is AHA!, under 0.1 miles away.

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