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Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield

115a Elm St, Enfield, CT 060824.7· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2019
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About Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield

Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield is a licensed child care center in Enfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 27, 2019, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 5 (and enrolled in kindergarten) through 13
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Camp hours 8:00am-4:00pm; Pre-camp 6:30am-8:00am and Post-camp 4:00pm-5:30pm (optional)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 5 (and enrolled in kindergarten) through 13
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food. Extended care: Pre-camp and post-camp options for families who need extended hours
TransportationTransportation (busing from State Street site to Chicopee, available for a fee through New Beginnings Transportation)
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2019
License number
#DCCC.70529
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 36 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 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. Sep 29, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements

  4. Sep 9, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

  5. Aug 27, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications

    • 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(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

  6. Aug 19, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  7. Sep 25, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Aug 16, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

  9. Jan 11, 2023Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

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

  10. Dec 2, 2022Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8

    • 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

Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Oct 27, 2022Inspection21 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Transportation

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports

    • 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-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  2. Oct 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  3. Aug 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 11b-Administration-Daily Attendance Records

  4. Jul 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 7, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios

  7. May 26, 2022Visit9 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

    • Other rules

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c) 36-Physical Plant- General requirements

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

  8. Mar 4, 2022Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  9. Feb 8, 2022Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  10. Jan 25, 2022Follow-up visit9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  11. Nov 17, 2021Inspection23 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(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(f)(1) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(2) 081-Program Space/Adequate Sq. Ft. Per Child

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(f)(4) 126-Cribs/Cots Washed/Disinfected

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  12. Nov 12, 2020Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  13. Oct 21, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Aug 14, 2020Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Other rules

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

  15. Jul 27, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Feb 28, 2020VisitNo rules cited
  17. Feb 13, 2020Complaint investigation11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 11b-Administration-Daily Attendance Records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b) 51-Administration of Medications-Order from an authorized prescriber/parent's permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-3a(b) 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b) 53-Administration of Medications- Medications other than nonprescription topical -Storage & labeling

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g) 61-Under Three Endorsement- Sleep arrangements

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

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 Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield

Is Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 27, 2019.

When was Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 5 of 7 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 Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield care for?

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

What are Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 835-5066 to ask.

What is Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield's phone number?

(860) 835-5066.

Where is Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield?

115a Elm St, Enfield, CT 06082. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings Childcare Center, 0.7 miles away.

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