Beatrice Fox Auerbach Early Child Center
335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT
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The Children's Museum Preschool is a licensed child care center in West Hartford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 24, 1969, for up to 67 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Weekly lessons taught by TCM Mobile Museum educators |
| Staff | Experienced, degreed teachers |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Children's Museum Preschool has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 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(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed
19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) 035- Consultants
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements
19a-79-3a(e)(1-6) 018-Postings
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
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-79-9a(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-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
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-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-11(b) 143-School Age Endorsement: Approved Endorsement
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-11(b) 143-School Age Endorsement: Approved Endorsement
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-11(b) 143-School Age Endorsement: Approved Endorsement
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-11(b) 143-School Age Endorsement: Approved Endorsement
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-11(b) 143-School Age Endorsement: Approved Endorsement
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-11(b) 143-School Age Endorsement: Approved Endorsement
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-11(b) 143-School Age Endorsement: Approved Endorsement
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 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted
19a-79-7a(e)(6) 071-Hot Water/Steam Pipes Protected
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-7a(h) 42-Physical Plant- Outdoor play space
19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(e)(6) 071-Hot Water/Steam Pipes Protected
19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
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) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-3a(b)(8) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 24, 1969.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 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.
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 523-7449 to ask.
(860) 523-7449.
180 Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, CT 06117. The nearest other daycare we list is West HTFD Extended Experience II-Aiken School, 0.6 miles away.