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Right at School at Ridge Hill

120 Carew Rd, Hamden, CT 06517
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2020
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About Right at School at Ridge Hill

Right at School at Ridge Hill is a licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 2, 2020, for up to 72 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Right at School at Ridge Hill has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Right at School at Ridge Hill

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
72 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2020
License number
#DCCC.70541
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Dec 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

  2. Mar 3, 2025Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2) 024- Designated head teacher - 60%

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Dec 17, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(f)(2) 032- First Aid Certified program staff

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(2) 025- Two staff present - age 18 or older

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2) 024- Designated head teacher - 60%

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) 030-Designated Director

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Oct 19, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-3a(e)(7) 014-No Smoking Signs

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(e)(1) 008-License

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      CGS 10-514(b) 015a-Dev.Milestones

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  5. Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

  6. Jan 19, 2022Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  7. Jan 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  8. Sep 1, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 18, 2021Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

    • 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) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a 015c-Staffing

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-3a(e)(7) 014-No Smoking Signs

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

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

  10. Aug 2, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Sep 23, 2020InspectionNo rules cited

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 Right at School at Ridge Hill

Is Right at School at Ridge Hill licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 2, 2020.

When was Right at School at Ridge Hill last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Right at School at Ridge Hill had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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.

How many children can Right at School at Ridge Hill care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Right at School at Ridge Hill's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Right at School at Ridge Hill cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 993-5938 to ask.

What is Right at School at Ridge Hill's phone number?

(203) 993-5938.

Where is Right at School at Ridge Hill?

120 Carew Rd, Hamden, CT 06517. The nearest other daycare we list is Hamden Early Learning Program at Ridge Hill, under 0.1 miles away.

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