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Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam

33 Wicker St, Putnam, CT 06260

licensed capacity: 16
open each week: 5 days
year first licensed: 2006

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About

About Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam

Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam is a licensed child care center in Putnam, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 14, 2006, for up to 16 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Preschoolers
Hours today: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity: 16 children

Hours

MondayToday	8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday	8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	PreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child Care Center
Capacity: 16 children
Ages: Preschoolers
First licensed: 2006
License number: #DCCC.16360

See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 19, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all

Building, equipment and play areas 3
Health, medication and illness 2
Supervision and ratios 1
Records and paperwork 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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Dec 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting
Sep 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
Nov 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
Dec 9, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Dec 21, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
Oct 22, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(11) 077-Garbage/Rubbish Disposed Daily
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Oct 10, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Oct 12, 2017Inspection2 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

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Mar 6, 2017Inspection4 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Nov 1, 2016Visit1 rule cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise
May 19, 2016Inspection5 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- 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-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
Oct 15, 2015Inspection5 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
Sep 11, 2014Inspection7 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
Sep 13, 2013Inspection6 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
- 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)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
Feb 15, 2012Inspection6 rules cited
- 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
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

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 Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam

Is Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 14, 2006.

When was Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 19, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 928-0004 to ask.

What is Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam's phone number?

(860) 928-0004.

Where is Eastconn Head Start and Early Learning - Putnam?

33 Wicker St, Putnam, CT 06260. The nearest other daycare we list is Putnam School Readiness Child Care Program, under 0.1 miles away.

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