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Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School

285 Helen St, Hamden, CT 06514
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2017
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About Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School

Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School is a child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. It is license-exempt (since February 22, 2017).

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Child Care Center Exempt
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2017
License number
#DCEX.80515
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: 3 rules cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Nov 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Administration (k) 015-Fire marshal certificate/fire drills

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Physical Plant (a) 029-Buildings-Equipment Sanitary & Hazard Free

    • Background checks

      Staffing (n) 022- Background Checks- evidence of compliance

  2. Oct 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Administration (k) 015-Fire marshal certificate/fire drills

  3. Oct 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Staffing (n) 025b-Background Checks

    • Records and paperwork

      Record Keeping (a) 026-Children’s Enrollment/Permission Records

  4. Nov 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      * 025b-Background Checks

  5. Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 18, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 10, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 22, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      * 026-Children’s Enrollment/Permission Records

    • Safety and hazards

      * 009-Emergency Plans/Drills

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 Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School

Is Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School licensed?

No. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Connecticut.

When was Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 2 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.

What are Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 407-2254 to ask.

What is Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School's phone number?

(203) 407-2254.

Where is Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School?

285 Helen St, Hamden, CT 06514. The nearest other daycare we list is Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog, under 0.1 miles away.

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