MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER
Licensed for 28 children from 3 years to 8 years. Runs School Readiness.
208 Main St, Meriden, CT, 06451-5149
Listing details last changed Jul 2, 2026
MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER is a child care center in Meriden, Connecticut.
Capacity
28
Ages
3 years - 8 years
License & details for MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER
- 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
- Aug 31, 2030
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-K
License and inspection timeline for MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER
First licensed
August 2014
12 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 Meriden
| Measure | This center | Typical in Meriden |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 28 children | 68 children |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 3 years |
| Years licensed | 12.1 years | 15.9 years |
Meriden has 34 licensed centers. MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER is one of 20 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.
- 3–5 years
- 1:10
Rule: 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.
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Questions parents ask about MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER
What ages does MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER serve?
MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 8 years. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years - 8 years.
Does MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER as taking State Pre-K (School Readiness). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 28 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Connecticut record lists MERIDEN YMCA LITTLE HOUNDS PRESCHOOL AT HANOVER'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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