Little Bear's Adventure Center
1255 Portland Cobalt Rd, Portland, CT
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Patricia Lehman is a licensed home daycare in Portland, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 30, 1991, for up to 9 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Patricia Lehman has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 30, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 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-87b-9(o) 051-Pets
19a-87b-6(c) 015-CPR Certificate
19a-87b-6(c) 014-First Aid Certificate
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-9(o) 051-Pets
19a-87b-6(c) 015-CPR Certificate
19a-87b-9(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-9(c) 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible
19a-87b-6(c) 014-First Aid Certificate
19a-87b-9(d)(3) 028-Electrical Safety
19a-87b-10(f)(8) 077-Reqts for Sleeping Arrangements Posted/Discussed
19a-87b-10(c)(4) 066-Flexible and Balanced Schedule
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 032-Emergency Plan
19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons
19a-87b-17 61-Policies/Permissions/Storage/Outline/Curriculum
19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons
19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-6(c)(3) 09-First Aid Certificate
19a-87b-9(k) 37-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted
19a-87b-9(n) 40-Pets
19a-87b-10(c) 48- Meeting the Child's Needs
19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons
19a-87b-9(b) 17-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons
19a-87b-9(d)(2) 20-Safe Door Fasteners
19a-87b-6(c)(3) 09-First Aid Certificate
19a-87b-9(b) 17-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons
19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 24-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 45-Emergency Permission Form
19a-87b-9(d)(1) 19-Safe Storage of Flammables
19a-87b-9(b) 17-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons
19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 24-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 45-Emergency Permission Form
19a-87b-9(d)(1) 19-Safe Storage of Flammables
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Portland, CT 06480 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portland, CT 06480 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portland, CT 06480 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portland, CT 06480 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portland, CT 06480 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 30, 1991.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 30, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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.
9, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 342-4296 to ask.
(860) 342-4296.
Portland, CT 06480. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.