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The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center

4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 065184.3· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2010
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About The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center

The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2010, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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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
52 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
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Discounts$200 OFF PER MONTH for your first 3 months (enroll before September 30th)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2010
License number
#DCCC.16844
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 43 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 16
  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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 30, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(6) 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

  2. Jun 30, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(3) 106- Air cond./water heaters/fuse boxes inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(6)-(f)(3) 077- Exits, stairs, hallways unobstructed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Apr 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

  5. Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Jun 10, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  7. Apr 18, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • 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

  8. Feb 15, 2024Inspection13 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-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • 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

  9. Dec 19, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(h)(1) 131-Infant Toys Separate/Washed/Disinfected Daily

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

  10. Jan 26, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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  1. Dec 8, 2021Inspection17 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(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  2. Sep 21, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 5, 2019Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • 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(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Safety and hazards

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

  4. Aug 29, 2019Inspection20 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Oct 22, 2018Inspection18 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(e)(3) 010-OEC Complaint Procedure

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • 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)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(l)(1) 141-Play Space Fenced

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Jun 7, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation

  8. Jan 19, 2018Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-13(d)(3) 160-Monitoring of Diabetes: Materials to be Discarded: Locked/Given to Parent

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  9. Nov 29, 2017Inspection23 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-13(d)(3) 160-Monitoring of Diabetes: Materials to be Discarded: Locked/Given to Parent

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-13(a) 154-Monitoring of Diabetes: Written Policies/Procedures

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  10. May 19, 2017Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  11. Apr 25, 2017Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  12. Apr 21, 2017Follow-up visit13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(l)(1) 141-Play Space Fenced

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

  13. Mar 17, 2017Inspection22 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-13(d)(3) 159-Monitoring of Diabetes: Signed Agreement w/Parent Regarding Equipment

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(f)(1) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(2) 081-Program Space/Adequate Sq. Ft. Per Child

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

  14. Jul 21, 2016Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

  15. Jan 13, 2016Inspection29 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director

    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

  16. Mar 31, 2015Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

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

  17. Jul 23, 2014Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline

  18. Jul 22, 2014VisitNo rules cited
  19. Oct 17, 2013Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • 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

  20. Jun 15, 2012Inspection13 rules cited
    • 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)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

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 Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center

Is The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2010.

When was The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 7 of 8 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 Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center care for?

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

What are The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center'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 Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 660-7158 to ask.

What is The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center's phone number?

(203) 660-7158.

Where is The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center?

4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518. The nearest other daycare we list is The Running Stops Here, under 0.1 miles away.

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