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The Nest School, Hamden

1315 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 065144.9· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
182
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2025
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About The Nest School, Hamden

The Nest School, Hamden is a licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 10, 2025, for up to 182 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
182 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity182 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

The Nest School, Hamden has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Nest School, Hamden

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
182 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2025
License number
#DCCC.70828
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. May 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  3. Mar 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

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 Nest School, Hamden

Is The Nest School, Hamden licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 10, 2025.

When was The Nest School, Hamden last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Nest School, Hamden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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.

How many children can The Nest School, Hamden care for?

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

What are The Nest School, Hamden's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Nest School, Hamden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (475) 447-1740 to ask.

What is The Nest School, Hamden's phone number?

(475) 447-1740.

Where is The Nest School, Hamden?

1315 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514. The nearest other daycare we list is Porter's House #1187, 0.3 miles away.

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