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Middlefield Children's Center

390 Main St, Middlefield, CT 064555.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1988
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About Middlefield Children's Center

Middlefield Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Middlefield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 1, 1988, for up to 48 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-school

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2.9–5 (preschool)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2.9–5 (preschool)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (public school students arrive by bus each afternoon)
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Middlefield Children's Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Middlefield Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1988
License number
#DCCC.13407
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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. Apr 8, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) 035- Consultants

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks

  4. Jan 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  5. Jan 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 21, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  8. Sep 21, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 6, 2019Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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-79-9a(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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • 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-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • 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

  10. May 17, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Oct 4, 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

    • 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)(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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Jan 30, 2017InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 26, 2016Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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)

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

  4. Jun 17, 2015Inspection5 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(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • 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

    • Transportation

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(iv) 036-Transportation Permission

  5. Feb 19, 2015Visit4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  6. Nov 25, 2014Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline

  7. Mar 25, 2014Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • 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(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

  8. Oct 15, 2012Inspection4 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • 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)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan

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 Middlefield Children's Center

Is Middlefield Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 1988.

When was Middlefield Children's Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Middlefield Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 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 Middlefield Children's Center care for?

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

What are Middlefield Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Middlefield Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 349-0500 to ask.

What is Middlefield Children's Center's phone number?

(860) 349-0500.

Where is Middlefield Children's Center?

390 Main St, Middlefield, CT 06455. The nearest other daycare we list is Miss Joanne's Learning Center, 1 miles away.

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