The Carrot Patch
Licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut
Active state license
Public-record details
- Address
- 235 Johnson Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
- Phone
- (203) 248-5433
- Listed under
- Child care centers, Licensed for infants and toddlers, School-age care
- License number
- DCCC.16206
- License type
- Licensed child care center
- License valid through
- March 31, 2030
- Licensed since
- 2005
- Hours (as filed)
- Mon-Fri; 7:30 AM-5:30 PM; open in summer
- Licensed for under 3s
- Yes
- Visits, last 3 years
- 3
- Most recent visit
- February 26, 2026
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Inspection record, last 3 years (from the state file)
3 visits recorded since October 3, 2023, most recent February 26, 2026. 3 of them have cited items on file (13 in all).
| Date | Visit type | Item cited (state's description) | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Unannounced inspection, full | Policies- complete, implemented | 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Unannounced inspection, full | Local Health Inspection | 19a-79-2a(c)(8) |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Unannounced inspection, full | Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program | 19a-79-7a(c)(2) |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Unannounced inspection, full | Proper Refrigeration -41 degrees | 19a-79-6a(a)(3) |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Consultants | 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Water temperature 60 ℉ � 120 ℉ | 19a-79-7a(e)(3) |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust | 19a-79-7a(g)(1) |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Lighting | 19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep | 19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | 018b-Background Checks | 19a-79-4a(b) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees | 19a-79-7a(e)(3) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR | 19a-79-9a(a)(2) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe | 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a |
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