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Helen King Reynolds Private School

868 E Broadway, Stratford, CT 066155.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1996
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About Helen King Reynolds Private School

Helen King Reynolds Private School is a licensed child care center in Stratford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 5, 1996, for up to 28 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k and preschool.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-K

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 and 4 year old children
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “3s: Tues/Thurs AM 8:45-11:30 or PM 12:15-3:00; 4s: MWF or M-F AM 8:45-11:30, or MWF full schooldays 8:45-3:00”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 and 4 year old children
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentSpecial programs: Beardsley Zoo, Mystic Aquarium, Milford Audubon demonstrations
Staff-to-child ratioStudent/teacher ratio 4:1
StaffEducational degrees of masters, bachelors, and associate degrees in education, early childhood education
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1931
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Helen King Reynolds Private School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1996
License number
#DCCC.14462
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • 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. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 8, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Sep 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) z018b-Background Checks

  5. Sep 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • Safe sleep

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

  6. Sep 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  7. Oct 7, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  8. Sep 23, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 16, 2019Inspection3 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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  10. Oct 5, 2018Inspection8 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Nov 16, 2017InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 11, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Oct 20, 2016Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • 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(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Sep 30, 2016Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36

    • 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 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  5. Oct 26, 2015Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

  6. Oct 14, 2014Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  7. Sep 27, 2012Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

    • 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

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 Helen King Reynolds Private School

Is Helen King Reynolds Private School licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 5, 1996.

When was Helen King Reynolds Private School last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Helen King Reynolds Private School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 Helen King Reynolds Private School care for?

28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Helen King Reynolds Private School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Helen King Reynolds Private School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 375-1687 to ask.

What is Helen King Reynolds Private School's phone number?

(203) 375-1687.

Where is Helen King Reynolds Private School?

868 E Broadway, Stratford, CT 06615. The nearest other daycare we list is Sterling House at Erin's Gym, 0.2 miles away.

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