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Spark - Hop Brook

75 Crown St, Naugatuck, CT 06770
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2012
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About Spark - Hop Brook

Spark - Hop Brook is a licensed child care center in Naugatuck, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 28, 2012, for up to 60 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Spark - Hop Brook has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Spark - Hop Brook

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2012
License number
#DCCC.70075
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children

  2. Mar 13, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 11, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

  4. Jan 31, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

    • Background checks

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  5. Feb 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Background checks

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

  6. Apr 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 9, 2020Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  8. Apr 24, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 25, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

  10. May 31, 2017Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 13, 2016Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  2. Sep 29, 2015Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

  3. Oct 15, 2014InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 10, 2012Inspection3 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)

    • 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

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 Spark - Hop Brook

Is Spark - Hop Brook licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 28, 2012.

When was Spark - Hop Brook last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Spark - Hop Brook had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Spark - Hop Brook care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Spark - Hop Brook's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Spark - Hop Brook cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 841-8979 to ask.

What is Spark - Hop Brook's phone number?

(203) 841-8979.

Where is Spark - Hop Brook?

75 Crown St, Naugatuck, CT 06770. The nearest other daycare we list is Rocio's Learning Development Center, 0.5 miles away.

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