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The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph

238 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT 061174.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1999
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About The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph

The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph is a licensed child care center in West Hartford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 7, 1999, for up to 145 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

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 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
145 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1999
License number
#DCCC.15428
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Nov 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  2. Jul 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

  3. Jan 6, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) 035- Consultants

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a-(a) 115- Written Educational plan

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(e)(1-6) 018-Postings

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements

    • 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

  4. Nov 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

  5. Nov 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Background checks

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

  6. Dec 9, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

  7. Sep 24, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 16, 2020Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

  9. Oct 9, 2019Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b) 51-Administration of Medications-Order from an authorized prescriber/parent's permission

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 50-Administration of Medications-Training approval documents/training outline

  10. Jul 23, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Mar 29, 2019Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans

  2. Dec 3, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 19, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 1, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 19, 2017Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

  6. Jun 13, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans

    • Records and paperwork

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

  7. Jun 20, 2016Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • 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(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

  8. Oct 5, 2015Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

  9. Sep 11, 2014Inspection13 rules cited
    • 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(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

  10. Jan 30, 2013Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated

  11. Aug 25, 2003VisitNo rules cited

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 School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph

Is The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 7, 1999.

When was The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 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 School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph care for?

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

What are The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph'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 School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 231-5560 to ask.

What is The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph's phone number?

(860) 231-5560.

Where is The School for Young Children at the Univ of St Joseph?

238 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT 06117. The nearest other daycare we list is Morley Extended Day Care, 0.9 miles away.

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