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The Butterfly Academy

369 Butternut St, Middletown, CT 064574.6· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
53
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2024
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About The Butterfly Academy

The Butterfly Academy is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 17, 2024, for up to 53 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 60 rules across 6 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 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
53 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

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity53 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Butterfly Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Butterfly Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
53 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#DCCC.70744
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 60 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 14
  • Building, equipment and play areas 13
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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. Jul 15, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(4) 075- Glass and mirrors protected to 36

  2. Jun 25, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

  3. Nov 19, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  4. Aug 15, 2024Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Jun 13, 2024Follow-up visit11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(b)(1) thru (4) 047b-Plans for New Construction, Expansion, Renovation or Conversion

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. May 17, 2024Inspection25 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-7a(h)(8) 094-Drinking Water Available/Accessible

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(b)(1) thru (4) 047b-Plans for New Construction, Expansion, Renovation or Conversion

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

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 The Butterfly Academy

Is The Butterfly Academy licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 17, 2024.

When was The Butterfly Academy last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Butterfly Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 60 rules across 6 of 6 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 The Butterfly Academy care for?

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

What are The Butterfly Academy'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 Butterfly Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 986-4673 to ask.

What is The Butterfly Academy's phone number?

(860) 986-4673.

Where is The Butterfly Academy?

369 Butternut St, Middletown, CT 06457. The nearest other daycare we list is Middletown Cooperative Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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