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Harris and Tucker School - Center

412 Newhall St, Hamden, CT 065114.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1970
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About Harris and Tucker School - Center

Harris and Tucker School - Center is a licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 3, 1970, for up to 64 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
CurriculumLearning Beyond Paper
EnrichmentPreschool Culinary Arts Program, music, technology
StaffCDA's, AA's and or a four-year college Degree
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyRestricted access controls, touchless door monitoring
Assistance it acceptsCT Care 4 Kids
DiscountsEmployee Discounts
Parent updatesParent app (Bright Wheel)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1970
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Harris and Tucker School - Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Harris and Tucker School - Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
64 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1970
License number
#DCCC.13170
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 34 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 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. Jun 11, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

  2. Oct 1, 2025Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

  3. Jun 4, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) 048- Proper Refrigeration -41 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(B) 007-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

  4. Sep 6, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

  5. Apr 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. Apr 5, 2023Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

  7. Mar 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

  8. Mar 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  9. Apr 28, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)

  10. Oct 28, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Oct 30, 2019Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3) 056-Exits/Hallways and Stairs Unobstructed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  2. Nov 26, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2018Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • 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-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. May 12, 2017Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

  5. Aug 8, 2016Inspection5 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-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

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

  6. Jan 14, 2016Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  7. Apr 14, 2015Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

  8. Apr 14, 2015Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

  9. Nov 15, 2013Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

    • 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-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

  10. Jun 27, 2012Inspection14 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-7a(g)(2) 083-Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number

    • 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

    • 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-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  11. Nov 14, 2001VisitNo rules cited
  12. Jul 24, 2000VisitNo 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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Questions about Harris and Tucker School - Center

Is Harris and Tucker School - Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 3, 1970.

When was Harris and Tucker School - Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Harris and Tucker School - Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 5 of 5 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 Harris and Tucker School - Center care for?

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

What are Harris and Tucker School - Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Harris and Tucker School - Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 787-5087 to ask.

What is Harris and Tucker School - Center's phone number?

(203) 787-5087.

Where is Harris and Tucker School - Center?

412 Newhall St, Hamden, CT 06511. The nearest other daycare we list is Clifford Beers Community Care Center Nursery School, 0.4 miles away.

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