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Play to Learn - Enfield

18 Shaker Rd, Enfield, CT 060824.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023
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About Play to Learn - Enfield

Play to Learn - Enfield is a licensed child care center in Enfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since January 9, 2023, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 68 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon - Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifePotty training: Children begin potty training. Extended care: Saturday Academy (limited time offer)
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Play to Learn - Enfield

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#DCCC.70689
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 68 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Food and nutrition 7
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 5

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 14 visits
  1. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 12, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      180- CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)

  4. Sep 3, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C) 135- Health consultant visits/documentation

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(o) 017-Respond to OEC- No false, misleading statements or documents

  5. May 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      180- CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)

  6. Sep 24, 2024Follow-up visit26 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(E) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(5) 118-Refrigerators & Food Prep Facilities

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3) 056-Exits/Hallways and Stairs Unobstructed

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2),(c)(1)-11(f) &/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)] thru [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(D) 003b-Managing Child Behavior/Child Protection

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • 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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(3) 138-Clean Bottles/Disp. Bottles/Approved Bottle Washing

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-8a 095-Written Plan for Daily Program- Available to Parents/Staff

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  7. Sep 4, 2024Inspection28 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(E) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(5) 118-Refrigerators & Food Prep Facilities

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Other rules

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-8a 095-Written Plan for Daily Program- Available to Parents/Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-7a(g)(2) 083-Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  8. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

  10. Mar 12, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • 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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-2a(d)(2)(B) 001a-False/Misleading Statements

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 18, 2023Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • 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(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

  2. Aug 1, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9) 122-Covered Waste Receptacle

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(e)(3) 010-OEC Complaint Procedure

  3. Jun 29, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e) 38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k) 65-Under Three Endorsement- Foods & liquids

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d) 58-Under Three Endorsement- Special equipment

  4. Jun 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

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 Play to Learn - Enfield

Is Play to Learn - Enfield licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 9, 2023.

When was Play to Learn - Enfield last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Play to Learn - Enfield had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 68 rules across 7 of 10 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 Play to Learn - Enfield care for?

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

What are Play to Learn - Enfield's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Play to Learn - Enfield cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 835-5100 to ask.

What is Play to Learn - Enfield's phone number?

(860) 835-5100.

Where is Play to Learn - Enfield?

18 Shaker Rd, Enfield, CT 06082. The nearest other daycare we list is Efrc After School-Age Care Center @ Henry Barnard School, under 0.1 miles away.

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