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The Ark Early Care and Education Center

222 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2025
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About The Ark Early Care and Education Center

The Ark Early Care and Education Center is a licensed child care center in Waterbury, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 15, 2025, for up to 66 children, serving preschoolers.

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

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Ark Early Care and Education Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Ark Early Care and Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2025
License number
#DCCC.70835
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 6 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 29, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

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 The Ark Early Care and Education Center

Is The Ark Early Care and Education Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 15, 2025.

When was The Ark Early Care and Education Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has The Ark Early Care and Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 The Ark Early Care and Education Center care for?

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

What are The Ark Early Care and Education Center's hours?

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

How much does The Ark Early Care and Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 757-9917 to ask.

What is The Ark Early Care and Education Center's phone number?

(203) 757-9917.

Where is The Ark Early Care and Education Center?

222 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702. The nearest other daycare we list is Maria Teresa Martinez De Dominguez, 0.1 miles away.

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