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Over the Rainbow II

700 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT 065174.8· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022
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About Over the Rainbow II

Over the Rainbow II is a licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since January 4, 2022, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
78 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Over the Rainbow II has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Over the Rainbow II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
78 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#DCCC.70635
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 31 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safe sleep 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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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See all 18 visits
  1. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(5) 108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls

    • 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(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

  3. Dec 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(f)(1) 031- CPR Certified program staff

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  5. Apr 15, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(E) 009-Mandated reporting

  6. Jan 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 086- Water temperature 60 ℉ – 120 ℉

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Apr 23, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 17, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 22, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

  10. Jan 11, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Dec 13, 2023Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping

  2. Dec 6, 2023Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs

  3. Dec 4, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

  4. Apr 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records

  5. Apr 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  7. Mar 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 4, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(h)(1) 131-Infant Toys Separate/Washed/Disinfected Daily

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • 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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

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

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 Over the Rainbow II

Is Over the Rainbow II licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 4, 2022.

When was Over the Rainbow II last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Over the Rainbow II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 9 of 13 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 Over the Rainbow II care for?

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

What are Over the Rainbow II'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 Over the Rainbow II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 230-8449 to ask.

What is Over the Rainbow II's phone number?

(203) 230-8449.

Where is Over the Rainbow II?

700 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT 06517. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Tree Early Childhood Center, 0.1 miles away.

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