The Carrot Patch
235 Johnson Rd, Hamden, CT
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Right at School at West Woods is a licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 23, 2019, for up to 110 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Right at School at West Woods has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 31 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(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-4a(d) 023-Adequate staffing
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 083- Staff personal articles inaccessible
19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths
19a-79-4a(d) 023-Adequate staffing
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff
19a-79-11(d) 143- Ratio- 1:15
19a-79-4a(d)(2) 025- Two staff present - age 18 or older
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
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)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 145-School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 145-School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 145-School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(d)(3) 051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-8a 095-Written Plan for Daily Program Available to Parents/Staff
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
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) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
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235 Johnson Rd, Hamden, CT
3025 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
Hamden, CT 06518 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hamden, CT 06518 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
350 W Todd St, Hamden, CT
Hamden, CT 06518 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hamden, CT 06518 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hamden, CT 06518 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hamden, CT 06518 · 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 August 23, 2019.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 6 of 8 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.
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 817-7311 to ask.
(203) 817-7311.
350 W Todd St, Hamden, CT 06518. The nearest other daycare we list is Hamden Early Learning Program at West Woods School, under 0.1 miles away.