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Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely
- licensed capacity
- 76
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2018
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About Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely
Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely is a licensed child care center in Norwalk, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 12, 2018, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2018
- License number
- #DCCC.70435
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
19a-79-7a(e)(6) 090- Hot water/steam pipes protected
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Jan 7, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
Oct 31, 2025Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports
Mar 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
Mar 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Feb 9, 2024Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
Jul 6, 2023Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection
Apr 10, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Show 19 earlier visits
May 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
- Apr 8, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2022Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios
Apr 4, 2022Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios
Mar 10, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2021Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios
Sep 16, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
Jul 27, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
May 3, 2021Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
Apr 30, 2021Visit2 rules cited
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
Apr 30, 2021Follow-up visit2 rules cited
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
Oct 23, 2020Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
Jul 29, 2020Inspection1 rule cited
19a-79-7a(b) 047b-Plans for New Construction, Expansion, Renovation or Conversion
Feb 11, 2020Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-10(k) 65-Under Three Endorsement- Foods & liquids
Oct 16, 2019Visit2 rules cited
19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
Aug 26, 2019Visit3 rules cited
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-3a(b) 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
Jun 20, 2019Inspection11 rules cited
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(b) 047b-Plans for New Construction, Expansion, Renovation or Conversion
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
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FAQ
Questions about Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely
Is Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 12, 2018.
When was Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 8 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 Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely'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 Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 791-5090 to ask.
What is Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely's phone number?
(203) 791-5090.
Where is Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Ely?
11 Ingalls Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854. The nearest other daycare we list is Odyssey Learning, under 0.1 miles away.