Growing Seeds Child Development Center Ben Franklin
165 Flax Hill Rd, Norwalk, CT
Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2018
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About Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin
Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin is a licensed child care center in Norwalk, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since July 16, 2018, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2018
- License number
- #DCCC.70422
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 19 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jan 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
Mar 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(E) 009-Mandated reporting
Jan 21, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) 035- Consultants
19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate
19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans
19a-79-3a(l) 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization
19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings
19a-79-4a(a)(2)-(h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-7a(c)(3) 067- Schl age only premises- sanitary, hazard free
19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection
Jun 12, 2024Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
Jan 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Feb 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
Mar 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Jun 3, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
Feb 4, 2020Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
Jan 24, 2020Inspection5 rules cited
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
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- Mar 26, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin
Is Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 16, 2018.
When was Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 5 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 - Franklin care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 743-3993 to ask.
What is Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin's phone number?
(203) 743-3993.
Where is Cifc/ Greater Norwalk Head Start - Franklin?
165 Flax Hill Rd, Norwalk, CT 06854. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Seeds Child Development Center Ben Franklin, under 0.1 miles away.