Elizabeth Celotto Child Care Center
181 Mitchell Dr Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven, CT
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Leila Day Nurseries is a licensed child care center in New Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 1, 1969, for up to 123 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Preschool teacher-to-student ratio of 1 to 6 |
| Class size | Kindergarten: up to twenty children in the class |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Assistance it accepts | Public subsidies may reduce tuition; Leila Day assists families in applying |
| Transportation | Transportation (New Haven Public Schools buses children to Leila Day) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Leila Day Nurseries has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 8 rules in all
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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19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection
19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-7a(e)(14-15) 099- Pets or other animals
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(g)(2) 083-Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices
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
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
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
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise
19a-79-3a(b) 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted
19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test
19a-79-3a(e)(7) 014-No Smoking Signs
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-3a(e)(1) 008-License
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
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
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 1, 1969.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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.
123, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 624-1374 to ask.
(203) 624-1374.
100 Cold Spring St, New Haven, CT 06511. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Preschool, 0.2 miles away.