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It Takes A Village Child Care Center

102 Meriline Ave, Waterbury, CT 067054.3· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022
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About It Takes A Village Child Care Center

It Takes A Village Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Waterbury, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 30, 2022, for up to 20 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 67 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSecure entry

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7am to 6pm, Monday thru Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Staff-to-child ratio1 to 4
StaffOur team is highly experienced and trained in early childhood education
SafetyAutomated locking entry door
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for It Takes A Village Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#DCCC.70669
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Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 14 of 19 visits · 67 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 14
  • Health, medication and illness 14
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Safe sleep 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Other rules 3

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. Jun 22, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2026Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

  3. Jun 3, 2026Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage

  4. May 6, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

  5. Nov 25, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 30, 2025Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(f)(2) 032- First Aid Certified program staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(f)(1) 031- CPR Certified program staff

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(2) 025- Two staff present - age 18 or older

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

  7. Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

  8. Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 27, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. May 15, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(2) 025- Two staff present - age 18 or older

Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Apr 29, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2) 024- Designated head teacher - 60%

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(2) 025- Two staff present - age 18 or older

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

  2. Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      180- CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)

  3. Jul 9, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 27, 2024Follow-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) 021a-Supervision

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

  5. Jun 12, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

  6. May 30, 2024Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable 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

    • Background checks

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

  7. Apr 8, 2024Follow-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) 021a-Supervision

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  8. Mar 26, 2024Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Background checks

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

  9. Mar 21, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

    • 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)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping

    • 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

    • 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)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(f)(1) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(2) 081-Program Space/Adequate Sq. Ft. Per Child

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent

    • Background checks

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

    • 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)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8

  10. May 3, 2023Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Background checks

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

  11. Apr 25, 2023Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  12. Apr 5, 2023Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Background checks

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

  13. Mar 9, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • 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-79-3a(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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

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 It Takes A Village Child Care Center

Is It Takes A Village Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 30, 2022.

When was It Takes A Village Child Care Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has It Takes A Village Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 67 rules across 14 of 19 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 It Takes A Village Child Care Center care for?

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

What are It Takes A Village Child Care 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 It Takes A Village Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 527-6779 to ask.

What is It Takes A Village Child Care Center's phone number?

(203) 527-6779.

Where is It Takes A Village Child Care Center?

102 Meriline Ave, Waterbury, CT 06705. The nearest other daycare we list is Patricia Avendano-Cabrera, 0.3 miles away.

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