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Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London

387 Bayonet St, New London, CT 06320
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2003
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About Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London

Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London is a licensed child care center in New London, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since January 3, 2003, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 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 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2003
License number
#DCCC.15931
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 22, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Oct 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

  5. Jul 30, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(b) 003-Overall management of program

  6. Jul 24, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

  9. Jan 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

  10. Jul 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

Show 52 earlier visits
  1. Jun 20, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • 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(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • 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

    • 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

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  2. Jun 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule 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

  3. Aug 9, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 27, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Jul 27, 2023Visit8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. Jun 13, 2023Complaint investigation2 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-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports

  7. Jun 5, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  8. May 10, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  9. Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

  10. Oct 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

  11. Nov 10, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
    • 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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

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

  12. Jul 21, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  13. Jul 12, 2021Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

  14. Nov 17, 2020VisitNo rules cited
  15. Jul 21, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jan 28, 2020Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

  17. Nov 15, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Sep 10, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  19. Aug 22, 2019Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  20. May 1, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  21. Jul 24, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(B) 061-Toileting Needs Met

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  22. Jun 27, 2018Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-3a(b) 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation

  23. Jun 21, 2018VisitNo rules cited
  24. May 22, 2018Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

  25. Jan 23, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Apr 19, 2017Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

  27. Jul 12, 2016Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

  28. Jun 2, 2016Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  29. Jun 2, 2016Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  30. May 4, 2016Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  31. Feb 10, 2016Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

  32. Jul 14, 2015Inspection14 rules cited
    • 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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected

  33. Jun 3, 2015Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

  34. Apr 29, 2015Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  35. Mar 4, 2015Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  36. Jul 23, 2014Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9) 122-Covered Waste Receptacle

    • 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(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  37. Oct 28, 2013Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e) 38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements

  38. Jun 28, 2013Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

  39. Jun 13, 2013InspectionNo rules cited
  40. Feb 4, 2013Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report

  41. Jan 26, 2012Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(d) 108-Emergency Distribution of Potassium Iodide: Parent Permission/Storage

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  42. Oct 27, 2011Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff

  43. Oct 11, 2011Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  44. Sep 16, 2011Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  45. Sep 16, 2011Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  46. Jul 19, 2011VisitNo rules cited
  47. Apr 6, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  48. Aug 19, 2008VisitNo rules cited
  49. Feb 7, 2007VisitNo rules cited
  50. Apr 10, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  51. Jan 10, 2005VisitNo rules cited
  52. Oct 28, 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 Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London

Is Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 3, 2003.

When was Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 12 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 Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London care for?

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

What are Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 425-6536 to ask.

What is Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London's phone number?

(860) 425-6536.

Where is Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start- New London?

387 Bayonet St, New London, CT 06320. The nearest other daycare we list is The Connecticut College Children's Program, 0.8 miles away.

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