Sunshine Preschool & Child Care
Licensed group child care home in Meriden, Connecticut
Active state license
Public-record details
- Address
- 409 Wall St, Meriden, CT 06450
- Phone
- (203) 440-0794
- Listed under
- Group and large family homes, Licensed for infants and toddlers, School-age care
- License number
- DCGH.80009
- License type
- Licensed group child care home
- License valid through
- December 31, 2027
- Licensed since
- 2016
- Hours (as filed)
- Mon-Fri; 5:00 AM-6:00 PM; open in summer
- Licensed for under 3s
- Yes
- Visits, last 3 years
- 8
- Most recent visit
- January 15, 2026
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Inspection record, last 3 years (from the state file)
8 visits recorded since October 3, 2023, most recent January 15, 2026. 4 of them have cited items on file (32 in all).
| Date | Visit type | Item cited (state's description) | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Unannounced inspection, partial | Comprehensive background checks | 19a-79-4a(b) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned | 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Safe Sleep | 19a-79-10(g)(1-8) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Ensuring the safety & health of children | 19a-79-3a(a) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Consultants | 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Comprehensive background checks | 19a-79-4a(b) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Kitchen Separated | 19a-79-6a(a)(9) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust | 19a-79-7a(g)-(1) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Outdoor space | 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Stairs- protected/good repair-handrails | 19a-79-7a(e)(12) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Postings | 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Professional development | 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced inspection, full | Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls | 19a-79-7a(g)(5) |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | 001bb-Capacity | 19a-79-3a or 19a-79-7a(c)(1) |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children | 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails | 19a-79-7a(e)(12) |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | Consultant Agreements/Contracts | 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | Annual Staff Training | 19a-79-3a(b)(7) and/or 19a-79-4a(3) |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | Playground Free From Hazards | 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Unannounced inspection, full | Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment | 19a-79-7a(h)(2) |
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