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Inquiring Minds Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2024
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About Inquiring Minds Learning Academy
Inquiring Minds Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 30, 2024, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAM
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
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 10 weeks to 4 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | CT Early Learning and Development Standards (CTELDS) |
| Enrichment | Yoga, arts and crafts (weekend academy activities) |
| Daily life | Extended care: Saturday and Sunday care |
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Inquiring Minds Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Inquiring Minds Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2024
- License number
- #DCCC.70761
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jan 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-7a(d)(7) 078- Individual storage of clothing/bedding
Sep 30, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
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
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FAQ
Questions about Inquiring Minds Learning Academy
Is Inquiring Minds Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 30, 2024.
When was Inquiring Minds Learning Academy last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inquiring Minds Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 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 Inquiring Minds Learning Academy care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Inquiring Minds Learning Academy's 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 Inquiring Minds Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 969-6199 to ask.
What is Inquiring Minds Learning Academy's phone number?
(860) 969-6199.
Where is Inquiring Minds Learning Academy?
1051 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002. The nearest other daycare we list is The First Academy, 0.8 miles away.