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Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue

227 E Grand Ave, New Haven, CT 06513
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2010
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About Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue

Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue is a licensed child care center in New Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since December 20, 2010, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
110 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2010
License number
#DCCC.16847
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4

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. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Sep 29, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 23, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  6. Jul 5, 2023Inspection10 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

    • 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

    • Background checks

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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  7. Oct 24, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  8. Sep 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 12, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 13, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Public Act 19-106 015a-Dev.Milestones

Show 15 earlier visits
  1. May 23, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  3. Oct 18, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Feb 24, 2020Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Safety and hazards

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

  5. May 17, 2019Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • 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)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

  6. Aug 27, 2018Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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)

  7. Nov 13, 2017Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • 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(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

  8. Apr 28, 2017Inspection12 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

  9. Nov 14, 2016Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • 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(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

    • 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-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

  10. Jun 1, 2016Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • 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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  11. Dec 4, 2015Inspection19 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • 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(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Records and paperwork

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

  12. Apr 23, 2015Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

  13. Mar 11, 2015Inspection15 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director

    • 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

    • 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)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Safety and hazards

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

  14. Feb 19, 2014Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • 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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

  15. Sep 28, 2012Inspection7 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(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • 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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Is Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 20, 2010.

When was Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 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 Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue care for?

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

What are Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue'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 - Grand Avenue cost?

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

What is Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue's phone number?

(203) 468-1966.

Where is Friends Center for Children - Grand Avenue?

227 E Grand Ave, New Haven, CT 06513. The nearest other daycare we list is Auntie Rose Child Care Development Center, 0.7 miles away.

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