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Smart Start Child Care Center

5 Old Middle St, Goshen, CT 067565.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2024

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About Smart Start Child Care Center

Smart Start Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Goshen, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 5, 2024, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smart Start Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Smart Start Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#DCCC.70747
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 4, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H) 082- Toileting

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(5) 108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls

  2. Jun 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing

  3. Oct 3, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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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Questions about Smart Start Child Care Center

Is Smart Start Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 5, 2024.

When was Smart Start Child Care Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smart Start Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 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 Smart Start Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Smart Start Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smart Start Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (508) 331-7882 to ask.

What is Smart Start Child Care Center's phone number?

(508) 331-7882.

Where is Smart Start Child Care Center?

5 Old Middle St, Goshen, CT 06756. The nearest other daycare we list is Cynthia Olbrys, 4.8 miles away.

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