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Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover

208 Main St, Meriden, CT 06451

licensed capacity: 28
open each week: 5 days
year first licensed: 2014

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About Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover

Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover is a licensed child care center in Meriden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 26, 2014, for up to 28 children, serving preschoolers and 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 28 children

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

From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child Care Center
Capacity: 28 children
Ages: Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed: 2014
License number: #DCCC.70183

See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 40 rules in all

Staff training and qualifications 11
Health, medication and illness 9
Records and paperwork 9
Safety and hazards 4
Building, equipment and play areas 3
Background checks 2
Supervision and ratios 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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Jul 15, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
May 11, 2026Follow-up visit3 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
Feb 9, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(c)(1-4) 010-Notification of Change
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2) 024- Designated head teacher - 60%
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-11(g) 146- Designated Head teacher approved- 60%
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff
Apr 9, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2025Follow-up visit2 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(f)(2) 032- First Aid Certified program staff
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(f)(1) 031- CPR Certified program staff
Jan 6, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(f)(1) 031- CPR Certified program staff
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
- Background checks
  19a-79-4a(b)(4) 022-Evidence of compliance with background checks/reference checks
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(f)(2) 032- First Aid Certified program staff
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(18) 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
Nov 27, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
- Discipline and child guidance
  CGS 10-514(b) 015a-Dev.Milestones
- 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
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
Nov 1, 2022Follow-up visit2 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Oct 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
- Discipline and child guidance
  Public Act 19-106 015a-Dev.Milestones
- Background checks
  19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
Nov 4, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
- 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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
- Other rules
  19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

Show 13 earlier visits

Nov 23, 2020Visit2 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records
Sep 11, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2019Follow-up visit3 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
Jul 10, 2019Inspection16 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B) 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
- 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(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
- 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
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
Jul 27, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
- 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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Nov 22, 2017Inspection4 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
Apr 27, 2017Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2017Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B) 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children
Mar 20, 2017Inspection6 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
- 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
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B) 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Jul 22, 2016Inspection17 rules cited
- 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
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test
Oct 26, 2015Inspection3 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
Dec 15, 2014Inspection11 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a 015c-Staffing
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
- 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-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
Aug 13, 2014Inspection5 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

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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FAQ

Questions about Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover

Is Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 26, 2014.

When was Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 5 of 7 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 Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover care for?

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

What are Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 235-6386 to ask.

What is Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover's phone number?

(203) 235-6386.

Where is Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool at Hanover?

208 Main St, Meriden, CT 06451. The nearest other daycare we list is Hanover Before/After School Program, under 0.1 miles away.

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