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Day Care Center of New Canaan

156 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1993
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About Day Care Center of New Canaan

Day Care Center of New Canaan is a licensed child care center in New Canaan, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 28, 1993, for up to 90 children, serving 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Day Care Center of New Canaan has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Day Care Center of New Canaan

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1993
License number
#DCCC.14066
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

  2. Apr 2, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(9) 054-Kitchen Separated

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(11) 096- Garbage/rubbish - disposed of daily, containers in good repair

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H) 082- Toileting

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(c) 059- First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

  3. Jan 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Dec 7, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(3)(A) thru (C) 020a- Staff Personal Qualities

  5. Feb 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

  6. Apr 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

  7. Jul 19, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

  8. Nov 22, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  9. Feb 1, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 12, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 24, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

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

  2. Jun 10, 2016Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  3. Jul 20, 2015Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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)(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-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • 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(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • 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)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

  4. Jun 5, 2014Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

  5. Jan 10, 2013Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 11, 2012InspectionNo 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 Day Care Center of New Canaan

Is Day Care Center of New Canaan licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 28, 1993.

When was Day Care Center of New Canaan last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Day Care Center of New Canaan had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 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 Day Care Center of New Canaan care for?

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

What are Day Care Center of New Canaan'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 Day Care Center of New Canaan cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 966-9247 to ask.

What is Day Care Center of New Canaan's phone number?

(203) 966-9247.

Where is Day Care Center of New Canaan?

156 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840. The nearest other daycare we list is United Methodist Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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