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255 Barbour St, Hartford, CT
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Creative Hearts Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 7, 2018, for up to 63 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Creative Hearts Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 16 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-79-5a(a)(3)(C)(i-ii) 043- Notify OEC of serious injuries, fatality
19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
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
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
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(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-3a(b) 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation
19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 11b-Administration-Daily Attendance Records
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
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
19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-8a 095-Written Plan for Daily Program Available to Parents/Staff
19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 7, 2018.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 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.
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 263-8868 to ask.
(860) 263-8868.
30 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002. The nearest other daycare we list is New Creation Academy Bloomfield, 0.8 miles away.