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Friends Center for Children

25 Flint St, New Haven, CT 06513
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2024
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About Friends Center for Children

Friends Center for Children is a licensed child care center in New Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 14, 2024, for up to 40 children, serving infants and toddlers.

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

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
40 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 and toddlersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Friends Center for Children has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Friends Center for Children

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
First licensed
2024
License number
#DCCC.70792
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Feb 20, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

  5. Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  6. Nov 20, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(4) 045- Video recordings- keep 30 days

  7. Nov 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  8. Oct 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

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

Is Friends Center for Children licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 14, 2024.

When was Friends Center for Children last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 8 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 care for?

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

What are Friends Center for Children'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 cost?

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

What is Friends Center for Children's phone number?

(203) 468-1966.

Where is Friends Center for Children?

25 Flint St, New Haven, CT 06513. The nearest other daycare we list is Luz M Serna, 0.8 miles away.

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