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West Haven Community House Head Start I

227 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516
licensed capacity
60
year first licensed
1969
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About West Haven Community House Head Start I

West Haven Community House Head Start I is a licensed child care center in West Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 20, 1969, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
60 children

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for West Haven Community House Head Start I

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1969
License number
#DCCC.12620
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Mar 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

  2. Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Nov 17, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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)

  6. Jul 29, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 30, 2019Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  8. Jul 16, 2019Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate

    • 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)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  9. Jul 25, 2018Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(7) 107-Appvd Petition For Special Medication Authorization

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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

  10. Oct 6, 2017Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Oct 20, 2016Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

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

  2. May 6, 2016Inspection2 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

  3. Aug 3, 2015Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Jul 15, 2015Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Jul 15, 2015Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. Aug 15, 2014Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Mar 7, 2013Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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

  8. Jun 4, 2012Visit6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise

    • Records and paperwork

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

  9. Sep 2, 2011Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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(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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  10. Aug 6, 2007VisitNo rules cited
  11. Feb 6, 2004VisitNo 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 West Haven Community House Head Start I

Is West Haven Community House Head Start I licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 20, 1969.

When was West Haven Community House Head Start I last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has West Haven Community House Head Start I had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 West Haven Community House Head Start I care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are West Haven Community House Head Start I's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (203) 934-5221 to confirm.

How much does West Haven Community House Head Start I cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 934-5221 to ask.

What is West Haven Community House Head Start I's phone number?

(203) 934-5221.

Where is West Haven Community House Head Start I?

227 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516. The nearest other daycare we list is West Haven Community House Head Start II, under 0.1 miles away.

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