The Nest at Alphabet Academy
350 Canner St, New Haven, CT
The Children's Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 1971
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About
About The Children's Preschool
The Children's Preschool is a licensed child care center in New Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 17, 1971, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children's Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Children's Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1971
- License number
- #DCCC.12242
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 31 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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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Nov 25, 2025Follow-up visit5 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings
Oct 30, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings
19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate
19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans
19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths
Aug 1, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
Jun 21, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
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(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
Sep 6, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
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-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
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-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-7a(d)(3) 051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
Sep 8, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
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-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
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)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Oct 20, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
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-79-6a 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-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
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-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
- Sep 18, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2019Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
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)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Dec 17, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
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Feb 26, 2018Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
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)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Jun 19, 2017Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
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-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Mar 9, 2017Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Feb 16, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Jul 15, 2016Inspection12 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
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(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(e)(7) 014-No Smoking Signs
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
Dec 18, 2015Inspection8 rules cited
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)(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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
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-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
Mar 13, 2015Inspection7 rules cited
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(d)(3) 051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Feb 28, 2014Inspection9 rules cited
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)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
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)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Nov 26, 2012Inspection9 rules cited
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
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(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
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
Nov 8, 2011Inspection13 rules cited
19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-11(b) 143-School Age Endorsement: Approved Endorsement
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
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)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(d)(3) 051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink
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-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
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-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
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FAQ
Questions about The Children's Preschool
Is The Children's Preschool licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 17, 1971.
When was The Children's Preschool last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children's Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 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 The Children's Preschool care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are The Children's Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Children's Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 777-2491 to ask.
What is The Children's Preschool's phone number?
(203) 777-2491.
Where is The Children's Preschool?
608 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511. The nearest other daycare we list is Leila Day Nurseries, 0.2 miles away.