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Honey Bear Learning Center

1498 North Ave, Stratford, CT 066143.9· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1989
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About Honey Bear Learning Center

Honey Bear Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Stratford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 10, 1989, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 0 to 5 years old as well as Before & After care for children up to age 12
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “open year-round, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 0 to 5 years old as well as Before & After care for children up to age 12
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
StaffTeaching staff are Early Childhood educated and take ongoing professional development courses monthly
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided. Potty training: Staff partner with families to assist with toilet training skills
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsCare 4 Kids certificates
TransportationTransportation (pickup and drop off from Nichols Elementary School)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1986
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Honey Bear Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Honey Bear Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1989
License number
#DCCC.13395
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021a-Supervision

  5. Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 26, 2022Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  7. Aug 26, 2022Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  8. Aug 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

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

  9. Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

  10. Jan 10, 2020Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

Show 13 earlier visits
  1. May 10, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 16, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Oct 25, 2017Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

  4. May 2, 2017Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

  5. Nov 22, 2016Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. Jul 6, 2016Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

  7. Mar 15, 2016Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

  8. Jun 18, 2015InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 15, 2014InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 22, 2013Inspection3 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)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Safety and hazards

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

  11. Jan 12, 2012InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 27, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  13. Dec 10, 1996VisitNo 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 Honey Bear Learning Center

Is Honey Bear Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 10, 1989.

When was Honey Bear Learning Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Honey Bear Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Honey Bear Learning Center care for?

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

What are Honey Bear Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Honey Bear Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 375-1866 to ask.

What is Honey Bear Learning Center's phone number?

(203) 375-1866.

Where is Honey Bear Learning Center?

1498 North Ave, Stratford, CT 06614. The nearest other daycare we list is Stratford YMCA Extended Day @ Nichols, 0.1 miles away.

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