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The Learning Center

131 Leeder Hill Dr #1, Hamden, CT 065173.9· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
116
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022

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About The Learning Center

The Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 8, 2022, for up to 116 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
116 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity116 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
116 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#DCCC.70645
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 23 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 12
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) 048- Proper Refrigeration -41 degrees

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. May 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 086- Water temperature 60 ℉ – 120 ℉

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

  3. May 2, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B) 042- Parent notification of illness or injury

  4. Feb 1, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Other rules

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

  5. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 2, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • 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(e)(11) 077-Garbage/Rubbish Disposed Daily

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time

  7. Jul 24, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 28, 2023Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e) 59-Under Three Endorsement- Diapering & toileting

  9. Jun 22, 2023Visit3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(b) z06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(h) 29-Staffing- Consultant plans/agreements

  10. Jan 30, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Food and nutrition

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

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 2, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. May 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

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

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 Learning Center

Is The Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 8, 2022.

When was The Learning Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 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.

How many children can The Learning Center care for?

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

What are The Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (475) 655-2488 to ask.

What is The Learning Center's phone number?

(475) 655-2488.

Where is The Learning Center?

131 Leeder Hill Dr #1, Hamden, CT 06517. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Hearts Day Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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