The Learning Tree Early Childhood Center
785 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT
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The Learning Curve Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 11, 2019, 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Learning Curve Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 51 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-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
180- CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)
19a-79-4a(f)(1) 031- CPR Certified program staff
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-7a(b)(1) thru (4) 047b-Plans for New Construction, Expansion, Renovation or Conversion
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-7a(b)(1) thru (4) 047b-Plans for New Construction, Expansion, Renovation or Conversion
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
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-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
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-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
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(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-7a(d)(3) 051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink
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-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-10(d)(2)(D) 117-Dev. Appropriate Tables/Chairs/Equipment
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(d)(3) 051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-10(f)(4) 126-Cribs/Cots Washed/Disinfected
19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
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)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 11, 2019.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 10 of 11 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.
53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 296-3440 to ask.
(203) 296-3440.
60 Connolly Pkwy Bldg 18, Hamden, CT 06514. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Preschool 2, under 0.1 miles away.