Friends Center for Children - Blake Street
495 Blake St, New Haven, CT
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Westville Community Nursery School is a licensed child care center in New Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since June 17, 1971, for up to 32 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and summer camp.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2.8-5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and summer camp |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Assistance it accepts | School Readiness & Care4Kids Grants |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Westville Community Nursery School has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 22 rules in all
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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19a-79-7a(g)(6) 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
19a-79-7a(g)(5) 108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
19a-79-13(b) and/or 19a-79-13(c)(1) 156-Monitoring of Diabetes: Training Current/Documented
19a-79-13(c)(1) and/or 19a-79-13(c)(2) 155-On Site Staff Trained in First Aid/Glucose Testing
19a-79-13(a) 154-Monitoring of Diabetes: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-9a(b)(7) 107-Appvd Petition For Special Medication Authorization
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-13(e)(3) 163-Monitoring of Diabetes: Daily Written Parent Notification
19a-79-13(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-13(e)(2) 161-Monitoring of Diabetes: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission
19a-79-13(d)(3) 159-Monitoring of Diabetes: Signed Agreement w/Parent Regarding Equipment
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) and/or 19a-79-13(d) 158-Monitoring of Diabetes: Equipment/Supplies: Labeled/Inaccessible
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
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495 Blake St, New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT 06515 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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New Haven, CT 06515 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Haven, CT 06515 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 17, 1971.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 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.
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 387-6660 to ask.
(203) 387-6660.
3 Tour Ave, New Haven, CT 06515. The nearest other daycare we list is Friends Center for Children - Blake Street, 0.1 miles away.