THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI)
Licensed for 41 children from 1 month to 5 years. Runs School Readiness.
1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT, 06824-5171
Listing details last changed Jul 2, 2026
THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI) is a child care center in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Capacity
41
Ages
6 weeks - 5 years
License & details for THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI)
- Facility type
- Child care center
- A program of care on a regular basis for more than twelve children, outside their own homes. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. §19a-77, CT Office of Early Childhood (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Child Care Center
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Jul 31, 2028
Ages and room sizes at THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI)
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record. Connecticut’s staff-to-child ratio is beside each group (1:4 means one staff member for four children).
- Infants21 seats, state ratio 1:4
States draw age groups in different places. Where a group spans more than one of the state’s rows, the ratio reads as a range. These are the state’s limits, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-K
License and inspection timeline for THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI)
First licensed
July 2016
10 years on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Fairfield
| Measure | This center | Typical in Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 41 children | 67 children |
| Youngest age served | 1 month | 5 years |
| Years licensed | 10.3 years | 14.3 years |
Fairfield has 69 licensed centers. THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI) is one of 12 that take infants and one of 25 that offer Pre-K.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Connecticut
Connecticut sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–23 months
- 1:4
- 2 years
- 1:5
- 3–5 years
- 1:10
Rule: Regs., Conn. State Agencies §19a-79-10(c)(2)-(3) (opens in a new tab); Regs., Conn. State Agencies §19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A), (d)(5)(A) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Connecticut
Care 4 Kids (opens in a new tab) is Connecticut’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI)
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Questions parents ask about THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI)
What ages does THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI) serve?
THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI) is licensed to care for children from 1 month to 5 years. The state record lists these age groups: 6 weeks - 5 years.
Does THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI) offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI) as taking State Pre-K (School Readiness). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI) licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 41 children. By age group: 21 infants. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI) licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Connecticut record lists THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI)'s license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 29, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing public records · Check this license on State of Connecticut eLicense Online (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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