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River Oak Academy
- licensed capacity
- 101
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2023
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About
About River Oak Academy
River Oak Academy is a licensed child care center in Watertown, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since June 29, 2023, for up to 101 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
River Oak Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for River Oak Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 101 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2023
- License number
- #DCCC.70715
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 29 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Mar 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-5a(a)(4) 045- Video recordings- keep 30 days
Dec 9, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed
19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2) 131- Toys and other objects
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-7a(d)(7) 078- Individual storage of clothing/bedding
Dec 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Oct 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021a-Supervision
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
Sep 13, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021a-Supervision
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
Aug 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 003c-Child Protection
- Feb 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Jan 24, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
Dec 8, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
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FAQ
Questions about River Oak Academy
Is River Oak Academy licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 29, 2023.
When was River Oak Academy last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has River Oak Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 9 of 12 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 River Oak Academy care for?
101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are River Oak Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does River Oak Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (959) 209-4284 to ask.
What is River Oak Academy's phone number?
(959) 209-4284.
Where is River Oak Academy?
795 Straits Tpke, Watertown, CT 06795.