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Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center

188 Rocky Rest Rd Lowr Level, Shelton, CT 064844.7· 50 reviews

licensed capacity: 47
open each week: 5 days
year first licensed: 2019

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About Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center

Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center is a licensed child care center in Shelton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 30, 2019, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 47 children

Hours

MondayToday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	47 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child Care Center
Capacity: 47 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed: 2019
License number: #DCCC.70510

See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all

Health, medication and illness 4
Building, equipment and play areas 4
Food and nutrition 3
Safe sleep 2
Safety and hazards 1
Supervision and ratios 1
Staff training and qualifications 1
Other rules 2

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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Jan 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Other rules
  19a-79-3a(f)-(h) 013-Immediate access by parents and by OEC
Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Other rules
  19a-79-3a(f)-(h) 013-Immediate access by parents and by OEC
Nov 1, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(g)(1) 216- Crib-snug fitting mattress/tightly fitted sheet
Oct 9, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
- Other rules
  19a-79-2a(d)(2)(B) 001a-False/Misleading Statements
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021a-Supervision
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited

Show 12 earlier visits

Oct 24, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
- 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(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
- 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)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
- 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
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
- 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
Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2022Follow-up visit3 rules cited
- 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
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 11b-Administration-Daily Attendance Records
Dec 20, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- 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
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 11b-Administration-Daily Attendance Records
Dec 6, 2022Follow-up visit3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
- 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
Nov 17, 2022Follow-up visit2 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
- 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
Nov 10, 2022Inspection22 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
- 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(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-10(h)(1) 131-Infant Toys Separate/Washed/Disinfected Daily
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
- Background checks
  19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
- 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
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Mar 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(2) 050-Walkways Maintained
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
- 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-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
Jan 31, 2022Follow-up visit5 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Nov 10, 2021Inspection35 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
- 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
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(2) 050-Walkways Maintained
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
- 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
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3) 056-Exits/Hallways and Stairs Unobstructed
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(k)(3) 138-Clean Bottles/Disp. Bottles/Approved Bottle Washing
- 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

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 Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center

Is Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 30, 2019.

When was Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 10 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 Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center'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 Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (475) 269-5073 to ask.

What is Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center's phone number?

(475) 269-5073.

Where is Home Away From Home Daycare & Preschool Center?

188 Rocky Rest Rd Lowr Level, Shelton, CT 06484. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's First Learning Center- Long Hill Cross Road, 0.4 miles away.

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