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Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center

136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 067024.4· 83 reviews
licensed capacity
222
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1981
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About Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center

Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Waterbury, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 13, 1981, for up to 222 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
222 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 licenseHours it lists: “FACILITY Hours: Mon-Fri 5:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sun 7:30 AM-2:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
Assistance it acceptsCare4Kids
Licensed capacity222 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
222 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1981
License number
#DCCC.13034
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 15 visits · 38 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • 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. Sep 4, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 28, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(5)-(A-B) 029- Group size

  3. Aug 17, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Aug 17, 2026Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Jul 14, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(f)(2) 032- First Aid Certified program staff

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

  6. Mar 30, 2026Inspection6 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-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

  7. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 24, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

  10. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 69 earlier visits
  1. Mar 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports

  2. Mar 5, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

  4. Feb 10, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 089- Rugs-not tripping/slipping hazard

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(8) 053- Multi-use eating/drinking utensils

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(9) 081- Electrical safety- outlets inaccessible/covered

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 083- Staff personal articles inaccessible

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

  5. Dec 6, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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-79-5a(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)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • 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

  6. Dec 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  7. Apr 6, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 9, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

  9. Nov 18, 2021Inspection4 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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  10. Sep 28, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 2, 2020Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

  12. Dec 23, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 29, 2019Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-3a(b) 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation

  14. Sep 4, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  15. Aug 6, 2019Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  16. Jan 9, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Sep 6, 2018Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

    • Background checks

      DCF Finding 02-Neglect- DCF: On Registry

    • Background checks

      DCF Finding 01-Abuse- DCF: On Registry

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff

  18. Aug 7, 2018VisitNo rules cited
  19. Jul 11, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  20. May 29, 2018Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  21. Mar 28, 2018Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

  22. Mar 28, 2018Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

  23. Feb 1, 2018Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  24. Jan 17, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  25. Dec 29, 2017Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  26. Dec 13, 2017Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  27. Dec 8, 2017Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  28. Oct 23, 2017Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline

  29. May 19, 2017Inspection6 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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

  30. Dec 1, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  31. Nov 30, 2016Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  32. Aug 11, 2016InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Aug 10, 2016Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

  34. Jul 21, 2016InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Oct 20, 2015Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  36. Oct 20, 2015Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  37. Oct 2, 2015Inspection6 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

    • 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(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  38. Aug 28, 2015Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records

  39. Oct 30, 2014Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  40. Sep 29, 2014Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b) 53-Administration of Medications- Medications other than nonprescription topical -Storage & labeling

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records

  41. Jul 25, 2013Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

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

    • 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(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

  42. Nov 22, 2011InspectionNo rules cited
  43. Jul 28, 2011Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

  44. Apr 18, 2011VisitNo rules cited
  45. Sep 15, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  46. Jul 1, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  47. May 10, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  48. Feb 19, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  49. Nov 24, 2009VisitNo rules cited
  50. Apr 24, 2009VisitNo rules cited
  51. Feb 26, 2009VisitNo rules cited
  52. Mar 25, 2008VisitNo rules cited
  53. Aug 30, 2007VisitNo rules cited
  54. Dec 22, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  55. Mar 20, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  56. May 31, 2005VisitNo rules cited
  57. Oct 1, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  58. Sep 24, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  59. Aug 16, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  60. Apr 17, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  61. Mar 26, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  62. Mar 20, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  63. Feb 7, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  64. Nov 7, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  65. Oct 19, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  66. Oct 16, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  67. Oct 10, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  68. Oct 5, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  69. Apr 23, 1999VisitNo 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 Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center

Is Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 13, 1981.

When was Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 10 of 15 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 Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center care for?

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

What are Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development 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 Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 754-9622 to ask.

What is Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center's phone number?

(203) 754-9622.

Where is Greater Waterbury YMCA Child Development Center?

136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The nearest other daycare we list is The Ark Early Care and Education Center, 0.1 miles away.

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