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396 Halls Hill Rd, Colchester, CT
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Quality Care Day Care & Coop Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Salem, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 12, 2004, for up to 39 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 39 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Quality Care Day Care & Coop Nursery School has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 50 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-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding
19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H) 082- Toileting
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-10(d)(2)(Ai-iii) 122- Cribs-in compliance w/CPSC
19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) 027- Ratios
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-7a(i) 114- Water Hazards
19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-8a(a) 45-Educational Requirements- Plan
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-10(k)(2) 137-Unused Portions of Liquids Discarded
19a-79-13(c)(3) 157-Monitoring of Diabetes: Supervision of Self Administration
19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time
19a-79-9a(b) 105-Self Administration: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(7) 107-Appvd Petition For Special Medication Authorization
19a-79-13(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-13(e)(2) 161-Monitoring of Diabetes: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36
19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3) 056-Exits/Hallways and Stairs Unobstructed
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19A-79-7a(d)(11)(C) 063-Potty Chairs: Nonporous/Emptied/Disinfected
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
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Colchester, CT 06415 · 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 May 12, 2004.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 6 of 9 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.
39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 859-2612 to ask.
(860) 859-2612.
90 Hartford Rd, Salem, CT 06420. The nearest other daycare we list is Ballestrini's Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.