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Lighthouse Academy

99 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2024

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About Lighthouse Academy

Lighthouse Academy is a licensed child care center in New Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 18, 2024, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lighthouse Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lighthouse Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#DCCC.70789
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 35 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 1
  • 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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  1. Apr 23, 2026Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  2. Apr 22, 2026Inspection20 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) 030-Designated Director

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(6) 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(3) 067- Schl age only premises- sanitary, hazard free

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting

    • Transportation

      19a-79-3a(m) 015-Motor vehicle laws – transportation

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Mar 20, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-11(c)(1-3) 141- Schedule - Activities

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(B) 007-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(11) 056- Handwashing - staff/children

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

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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Questions about Lighthouse Academy

Is Lighthouse Academy licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 18, 2024.

When was Lighthouse Academy last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lighthouse Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 3 of 3 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 Lighthouse Academy care for?

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

What are Lighthouse Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lighthouse Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 466-0644 to ask.

What is Lighthouse Academy's phone number?

(203) 466-0644.

Where is Lighthouse Academy?

99 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512. The nearest other daycare we list is Nathan Hale, 0.6 miles away.

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