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Shagbark Day Nursery

661 Orange Center Rd, Orange, CT 06477
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1999
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About Shagbark Day Nursery

Shagbark Day Nursery is a licensed child care center in Orange, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 31, 1999, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Shagbark Day Nursery

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1999
License number
#DCCC.15375
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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. Mar 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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. Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

  4. Apr 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Apr 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. May 25, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  7. Sep 25, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 14, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 19, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

  10. Feb 27, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Mar 15, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 9, 2018Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

  3. May 3, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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)

  4. Aug 11, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 10, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 8, 2016Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  7. Oct 29, 2015Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed

    • 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

  8. Jan 13, 2015Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs

  9. Nov 1, 2013Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

  10. Jun 8, 2012Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

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 Shagbark Day Nursery

Is Shagbark Day Nursery licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 31, 1999.

When was Shagbark Day Nursery last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shagbark Day Nursery had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Shagbark Day Nursery care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Shagbark Day Nursery's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shagbark Day Nursery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 799-2009 to ask.

What is Shagbark Day Nursery's phone number?

(203) 799-2009.

Where is Shagbark Day Nursery?

661 Orange Center Rd, Orange, CT 06477. The nearest other daycare we list is Malissa Farnen, 0.3 miles away.

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