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Friends Center for Children - Blake Street

495 Blake St, New Haven, CT 06515
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2019
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About Friends Center for Children - Blake Street

Friends Center for Children - Blake Street is a licensed child care center in New Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 2, 2019, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
44 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

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Friends Center for Children - Blake Street has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Friends Center for Children - Blake Street

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2019
License number
#DCCC.70516
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 15, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 6, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

  5. Jul 17, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(6) 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) 048- Proper Refrigeration -41 degrees

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Sep 13, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 12, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

  9. Apr 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  10. Mar 26, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 15, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

  2. May 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Background checks

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  3. Aug 4, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • 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-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

  4. Oct 21, 2021Inspection14 rules cited
    • 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-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

    • 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)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

  5. Oct 6, 2020Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  6. Sep 4, 2020InspectionNo 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 Friends Center for Children - Blake Street

Is Friends Center for Children - Blake Street licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 2, 2019.

When was Friends Center for Children - Blake Street last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friends Center for Children - Blake Street had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 11 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 Friends Center for Children - Blake Street care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Friends Center for Children - Blake Street'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 Friends Center for Children - Blake Street cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 468-1966 to ask.

What is Friends Center for Children - Blake Street's phone number?

(203) 468-1966.

Where is Friends Center for Children - Blake Street?

495 Blake St, New Haven, CT 06515. The nearest other daycare we list is Sankofa Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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