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YWCA Kidslink Smith School

64 Saint James St, West Hartford, CT 06119
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2021
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About YWCA Kidslink Smith School

YWCA Kidslink Smith School is a licensed child care center in West Hartford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 18, 2021, for up to 74 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
74 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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for YWCA Kidslink Smith School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
74 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2021
License number
#DCCC.70634
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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. Oct 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  2. Dec 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff

  3. Nov 8, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Nov 15, 2022Inspection9 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-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Public Act 19-106 015a-Dev.Milestones

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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

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 YWCA Kidslink Smith School

Is YWCA Kidslink Smith School licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 18, 2021.

When was YWCA Kidslink Smith School last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YWCA Kidslink Smith School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 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.

How many children can YWCA Kidslink Smith School care for?

74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are YWCA Kidslink Smith School'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 YWCA Kidslink Smith School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 559-9130 to ask.

What is YWCA Kidslink Smith School's phone number?

(860) 559-9130.

Where is YWCA Kidslink Smith School?

64 Saint James St, West Hartford, CT 06119.

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