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Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary

12 Dickinson Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1989
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About Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary

Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary is a licensed child care center in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 17, 1989, for up to 72 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
72 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
1989
License number
#DCCC.13516
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 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. Nov 6, 2025Inspection2 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-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

  2. Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) z018b-Background Checks

  3. Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

  4. Oct 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

  5. Oct 27, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Sep 29, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 4, 2019Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling

    • 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)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

  8. Oct 5, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  9. Oct 24, 2017Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

  10. Mar 20, 2017Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Feb 28, 2017Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Safety and hazards

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

  2. Oct 26, 2016Inspection9 rules cited
    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 145-School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

  3. Sep 17, 2015Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

  4. Nov 8, 2013Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

  5. Jun 3, 2011Inspection5 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • 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

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 Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary

Is Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 17, 1989.

When was Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 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 Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary care for?

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

What are Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 516-1562 to ask.

What is Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary's phone number?

(203) 516-1562.

Where is Edadvance Bases Sandy Hook Elementary?

12 Dickinson Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Adventure Center, 0.2 miles away.

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