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Meriden YMCA Preschool Center

110 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023

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About Meriden YMCA Preschool Center

Meriden YMCA Preschool Center is a licensed child care center in Meriden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2023, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
78 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

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Meriden YMCA Preschool Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Meriden YMCA Preschool Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
78 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#DCCC.70733
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Transportation

      19a-79-7a(b)(6) 065- Space not approved-not used for field trips-written parent permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children

  3. Mar 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a 015c-Staffing

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 Meriden YMCA Preschool Center

Is Meriden YMCA Preschool Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2023.

When was Meriden YMCA Preschool Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Meriden YMCA Preschool Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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 Meriden YMCA Preschool Center care for?

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

What are Meriden YMCA Preschool Center'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 Meriden YMCA Preschool Center cost?

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

What is Meriden YMCA Preschool Center's phone number?

(203) 235-6386.

Where is Meriden YMCA Preschool Center?

110 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451. The nearest other daycare we list is First Congregational Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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