DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN
Licensed for 90 children from 3 years to 11 years. Runs School Readiness.
156 South Ave, New Canaan, CT, 06840-5748
Listing details last changed Jul 2, 2026
DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN is a child care center in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Capacity
90
Ages
3 years - 11 years
License & details for DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN
- 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
- May 31, 2030
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-K
License and inspection timeline for DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN
First licensed
September 1993
33 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 New Canaan
| Measure | This center | Typical in New Canaan |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 90 children | 63 children |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 3 years |
| Years licensed | 33.0 years | 34.1 years |
New Canaan has 25 licensed centers. DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN is one of 15 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.
Tour checklist for DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN
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Questions parents ask about DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN
What ages does DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN serve?
DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 11 years. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years - 11 years.
Does DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN as taking State Pre-K (School Readiness). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 90 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Connecticut record lists DAY CARE CENTER OF NEW CANAAN'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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