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Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington

240 Main St, Southington, CT 064895.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1974

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About Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington

Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington is a licensed child care center in Southington, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 1, 1974, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool. It says it provides meals.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageMeals providedNAEYC accredited

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1974
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1974
License number
#DCCC.12456
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Nov 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  2. Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Jan 4, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate

  7. Dec 12, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

  8. Feb 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • 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

  9. Oct 15, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 4, 2020Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Mar 13, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Apr 23, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

  3. Jun 30, 2017InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2016Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Mar 18, 2016InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 20, 2015InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 20, 2015InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 24, 2014InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 14, 2012Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • 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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Questions about Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington

Is Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 1, 1974.

When was Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 5 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 Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington care for?

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

What are Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 621-5885 to ask.

What is Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington's phone number?

(860) 621-5885.

Where is Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington?

240 Main St, Southington, CT 06489. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA SACC at Derynoski School, under 0.1 miles away.

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