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Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park

397 Porter St Highland Park Elementary School, Manchester, CT 06040

licensed capacity: 234
open each week: 5 days
year first licensed: 2003

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About Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park

Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park is a licensed child care center in Manchester, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 25, 2003, for up to 234 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license

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Type: Child care center
Ages: School-age children
Hours today: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 234 children

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

From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	School-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	234 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child Care Center
Capacity: 234 children
Ages: School-age children
First licensed: 2003
License number: #DCCC.15977

See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all

Health, medication and illness 5
Records and paperwork 2
Supervision and ratios 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 22, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
- 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
Sep 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Sep 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Sep 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
- Background checks
  19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Oct 15, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Oct 6, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
Sep 12, 2018Inspection5 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
Sep 14, 2017Inspection2 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

Show 7 earlier visits

Oct 5, 2016Inspection8 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  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
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
May 11, 2016Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios
Feb 22, 2016Inspection6 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-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 145-School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
May 15, 2015Inspection5 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
Apr 4, 2014Inspection2 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
Jan 17, 2012Inspection1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
Jan 17, 2012Inspection1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

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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Kindercare Learning Center #301483

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Is Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 25, 2003.

When was Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park last inspected?

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

Has Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 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 Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park care for?

234, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park'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 Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 647-9659 to ask.

What is Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park's phone number?

(860) 647-9659.

Where is Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park?

397 Porter St Highland Park Elementary School, Manchester, CT 06040. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center #301483, 0.9 miles away.

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