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Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog

285 Helen St, Hamden, CT 06514
licensed capacity
149
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2008
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About Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog

Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog is a licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 11, 2008, for up to 149 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
149 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity149 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
149 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2008
License number
#DCCC.16598
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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. Apr 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  2. May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Apr 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

  4. Mar 23, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

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

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Safety and hazards

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

  5. Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 21, 2019Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(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)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

  8. Feb 28, 2018Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

    • Safety and hazards

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

  9. Apr 5, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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-79-9a(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-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  10. May 17, 2016Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 10, 2015Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  2. Apr 4, 2013Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

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/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog

Is Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 11, 2008.

When was Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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 Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog care for?

149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (475) 355-6656 to ask.

What is Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog's phone number?

(475) 355-6656.

Where is Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog?

285 Helen St, Hamden, CT 06514. The nearest other daycare we list is Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School, under 0.1 miles away.

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