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1255 Portland Cobalt Rd, Portland, CT
Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2020
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About Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School
Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School is a licensed child care center in Portland, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 29, 2020, for up to 56 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
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 |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- First licensed
- 2020
- License number
- #DCCC.70578
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
Mar 25, 2026Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management
Apr 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
Public Act 19-106 015a-Dev.Milestones
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
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
Apr 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
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)
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FAQ
Questions about Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School
Is Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 29, 2020.
When was Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 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 Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School'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 Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 343-6247 to ask.
What is Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School's phone number?
(860) 343-6247.
Where is Kid's Korner at Gildersleeve School?
565 Main St, Portland, CT 06480. The nearest other daycare we list is First Church Nursery School- Portland, 0.1 miles away.