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Tender Years Too Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Southbury, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since July 9, 2013, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: As young as 6 weeks old through Pre-K (Southbury location) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Teacher-to-infant ratio of 1:4 |
| Staff | All staff certified in CPR, Med Certification, First Aid |
| Daily life | Potty training: Potty training introduced and encouraged at the toddler stage |
| Transportation | Transportation (busing to and from Region 15 schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tender Years Too Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 17 rules in all
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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19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2) 131- Toys and other objects
19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-10(k)(2) 137-Unused Portions of Liquids Discarded
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
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
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(l)(2) 142-Outdoor Equipment Available/Developmentally Appropriate
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
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
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19A-79-7a(d)(11)(C) 063-Potty Chairs: Nonporous/Emptied/Disinfected
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(1) 087-Outdoor Space Adequate Sq. Ft. Per Child
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(h)(1) 087-Outdoor Space Adequate Sq. Ft. Per Child
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 9, 2013.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 5 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.
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 262-6426 to ask.
(203) 262-6426.
41 Poverty Rd 76g Bennett Square, Southbury, CT 06488. The nearest other daycare we list is Region 15bas Program -Gainfield Elem School, 0.2 miles away.