Norfolk Early Learning Center
122 Laurel Way, Norfolk, CT
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Winsted Area Child Care Center- Prospect Street is a licensed child care center in Winsted, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 29, 2001, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Winsted Area Child Care Center- Prospect Street has not listed its tuition.
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 53 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-79-5a(a)(3)(B) 042- Parent notification of illness or injury
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual Care Plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff
19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-10(k)(2) 137-Unused Portions of Liquids Discarded
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
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
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-10(l)(1) 141-Play Space Fenced
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
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(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9) 122-Covered Waste Receptacle
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling
19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e) 38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements
19a-79-3a(c) 10-Administration-Notification of changes
19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements
19a-79-7a(h) 42-Physical Plant- Outdoor play space
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(h)(1) 131-Infant Toys Separate/Washed/Disinfected Daily
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
DCF Finding 01-Abuse- DCF: On Registry
DCF Finding 02-Neglect- DCF: On Registry
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline
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
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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
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(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)
19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-7a(g) 41-Physical Plant- Equipment
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(c)(3)(C) 048-Sanitary Drinking Fountains/Disposable Cups
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 29, 2001.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 9 of 13 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.
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 379-0006 to ask.
(860) 379-0006.
185 Prospect St, Winsted, CT 06098. The nearest other daycare we list is Melinda Henry, 5.4 miles away.