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The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center

Licensed child care center in Hamden, Connecticut

Active state license

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Public-record details

Address
4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Phone
(203) 660-7158
Listed under
Child care centers, Licensed for infants and toddlers, School-age care
License number
DCCC.16844
License type
Licensed child care center
License valid through
September 30, 2030
Licensed since
2010
Hours (as filed)
Mon-Fri; 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; open in summer
Licensed for under 3s
Yes
Visits, last 3 years
5
Most recent visit
April 30, 2026

Licensed child care center, license DCCC.16844, listed as ACTIVE in the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood file on 2026-10-02. Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (data.ct.gov h8mr-dn95) (record). Data as of 2026-10-02.

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Inspection record, last 3 years (from the state file)

5 visits recorded since October 3, 2023, most recent April 30, 2026. 5 of them have cited items on file (39 in all).

DateVisit typeItem cited (state's description)Regulation
Apr 30, 2026Unannounced inspection, full Authorized prescriber/parent permission19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)
Apr 30, 2026Unannounced inspection, full Labeling and storage19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)
Apr 30, 2026Unannounced inspection, full Diapering19a-79-10(e)(1-10)
Apr 30, 2026Unannounced inspection, fullLocal Health Inspection19a-79-2a(c)(8)
Apr 30, 2026Unannounced inspection, full Water supply- water testing19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)
Apr 30, 2026Unannounced inspection, full Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
Apr 30, 2026Unannounced inspection, fullPolicies- complete, implemented19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)
Apr 30, 2026Unannounced inspection, full Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around19a-79-7a(g)(6)
Apr 30, 2026Unannounced inspection, fullProfessional development19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Consultants19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program19a-79-7a(c)(2)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to children19a-79-7a(e)(10)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Outdoor space19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Authorized prescriber/parent permission19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Safe Sleep19a-79-10(g)(1-8)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths19a-79-6a(a)(4)
Jun 30, 2025Unannounced inspection, full Exits, stairs, hallways unobstructed19a-79-7a(d)(6)-(f)(3)

These are public records from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, shown as filed and dated. A cited item records that a regulation was cited at a visit; it is not a finding about the program as a whole, and the full narrative, any corrective action plan and later actions are in the state's own record. Official lookup.

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