Meriden YMCA Lil Rascals
43 Swain Ave, Meriden, CT
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Meriden YMCA B/A School at Thomas Hooker is a licensed child care center in Meriden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 25, 2011, for up to 52 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Meriden YMCA B/A School at Thomas Hooker has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 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-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) 035- Consultants
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
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(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
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-79-9a(b)(5)(E) and/or 19a-79-13(d) 158-Monitoring of Diabetes: Equipment/Supplies: Labeled/Inaccessible
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-13(e)(3) 163-Monitoring of Diabetes: Daily Written Parent Notification
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-13(e)(3) 162-Monitoring of Diabetes: Documentation of Test Results/Action Taken
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
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-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
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)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 25, 2011.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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.
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 514-9755 to ask.
(203) 514-9755.
70 Overlook Rd, Meriden, CT 06450. The nearest other daycare we list is St John Lutheran Preschool, 0.3 miles away.