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Good Child Transitional Center

380 Boston Post Rd Ste 5, Orange, CT 064774.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023
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About Good Child Transitional Center

Good Child Transitional Center is a licensed child care center in Orange, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 7, 2023, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals providedOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 12 months to 6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 12 months to 6 years
ProgramsFull-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffFirst Aid and CPR certified teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toddlers can be potty trained in our program
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Good Child Transitional Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Good Child Transitional Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#DCCC.70697
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 20, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(8) 079- Smoking or vaping prohibited on premises/grounds

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  2. Aug 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b)(4) 022-Evidence of compliance with background checks/reference checks

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Food and nutrition

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

  3. Jul 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

  4. Aug 15, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • 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

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 Good Child Transitional Center

Is Good Child Transitional Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 7, 2023.

When was Good Child Transitional Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Good Child Transitional Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Good Child Transitional Center care for?

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

What are Good Child Transitional Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Good Child Transitional Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 836-5590 to ask.

What is Good Child Transitional Center's phone number?

(203) 836-5590.

Where is Good Child Transitional Center?

380 Boston Post Rd Ste 5, Orange, CT 06477. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons Children's Center of Orange, under 0.1 miles away.

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