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Schoolmates

253 Bushy Hill Rd, Deep River, CT 06417
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016
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About Schoolmates

Schoolmates is a licensed child care center in Deep River, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 25, 2016, for up to 42 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Schoolmates has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Schoolmates

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2016
License number
#DCCC.70285
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • 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. Jan 16, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

  2. Jan 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Sep 18, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

      {P.A.19-121} 015bb- 32-36 mths enrolled in prek permissions

    • 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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-7a(g)(2) 083-Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number

  4. Sep 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  5. Oct 7, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • 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-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Background checks

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

  6. Sep 24, 2021Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

    • 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(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  7. Oct 16, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 18, 2019Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

  9. Sep 26, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  10. Sep 20, 2017Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 145-School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 19, 2017Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

  2. Oct 12, 2016Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

    • 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

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 Schoolmates

Is Schoolmates licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 25, 2016.

When was Schoolmates last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Schoolmates had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 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 Schoolmates care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Schoolmates' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Schoolmates cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 767-2345 to ask.

What is Schoolmates' phone number?

(860) 767-2345.

Where is Schoolmates?

253 Bushy Hill Rd, Deep River, CT 06417. The nearest other daycare we list is Nature's Playground- After School Program, under 0.1 miles away.

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