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Hartford Neighborhood Centers

38 Lawrence St, Hartford, CT 06106
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2010
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About Hartford Neighborhood Centers

Hartford Neighborhood Centers is a licensed child care center in Hartford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 3, 2010, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Hartford Neighborhood Centers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2010
License number
#DCCC.16820
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(13) 098- Toxic plants/materials inaccessible

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • 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(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a-(a) 115- Written Educational plan

  2. Jul 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Jul 11, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

  5. Jun 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

  6. Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 26, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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)

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  8. Sep 18, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 11, 2019Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  10. Apr 16, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Oct 29, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 20, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 18, 2017Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(h) 29-Staffing- Consultant plans/agreements

    • Background checks

      DCF Finding 01-Abuse- DCF: On Registry

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(j) 16-Administration- Department notification of consultant contracts/agreements

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(D) 09-Administration- Child protection

  4. Oct 13, 2017Inspection10 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(E) 064-Hand Washing After Toileting: Staff/Children

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

  5. Jan 13, 2017Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      164-CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)

  6. Dec 12, 2016Inspection13 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

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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)(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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

  7. Apr 18, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 5, 2016Inspection20 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(4) 068-Portable Space Heaters

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  9. Mar 24, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 23, 2016Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(d) 25-Staffing- Requirements of staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e) 38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records

  11. Jan 28, 2016Follow-up visit7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c) 36-Physical Plant- General requirements

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a) 31-Health & Safety- Food service

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(g) 28-Staffing- Professional development

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e) 38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a(b) 46-Educational Requirements- Program

  12. Jan 28, 2016Follow-up visit7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c) 36-Physical Plant- General requirements

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a) 31-Health & Safety- Food service

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(g) 28-Staffing- Professional development

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e) 38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a(b) 46-Educational Requirements- Program

  13. Jan 27, 2016VisitNo rules cited
  14. Nov 23, 2015Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      DCF Finding 01-Abuse- DCF: On Registry

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  15. Aug 5, 2015VisitNo rules cited
  16. Jul 28, 2015Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  17. May 21, 2015Inspection25 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(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(e)(3) 010-OEC Complaint Procedure

    • 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-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8) 003b-Managing Child Behavior

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • 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

  18. Sep 4, 2014Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  19. Mar 27, 2014InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Aug 8, 2013Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  21. May 1, 2013Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  22. Feb 19, 2013Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  23. Oct 24, 2012InspectionNo 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 Hartford Neighborhood Centers

Is Hartford Neighborhood Centers licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 3, 2010.

When was Hartford Neighborhood Centers last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hartford Neighborhood Centers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 4 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 Hartford Neighborhood Centers care for?

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

What are Hartford Neighborhood Centers' hours?

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

How much does Hartford Neighborhood Centers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 251-6517 to ask.

What is Hartford Neighborhood Centers' phone number?

(860) 251-6517.

Where is Hartford Neighborhood Centers?

38 Lawrence St, Hartford, CT 06106. The nearest other daycare we list is Capitol Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.

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