CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN
Licensed for 60 children from 3 years to 5 years. Runs School Readiness and offers Head Start.
165 Flax Hill Rd, Norwalk, CT, 06854-2837
Listing details last changed Jul 2, 2026
CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN is a child care center in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Capacity
60
Ages
3 years - 5 years
License & details for CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN
- 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, 2030
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartState Pre-K
License and inspection timeline for CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN
First licensed
July 2018
8 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 Norwalk
| Measure | This center | Typical in Norwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 children | 49 children |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 3 years |
| Years licensed | 8.2 years | 8.8 years |
Norwalk has 71 licensed centers. CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN is one of 35 that offer Pre-K.
Where CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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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 CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN
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Questions parents ask about CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN
What ages does CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN serve?
CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 5 years. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years - 5 years.
Does CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN as taking Head Start and State Pre-K (School Readiness). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 60 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Connecticut record lists CIFC/ GREATER NORWALK HEAD START - FRANKLIN'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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