THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Licensed for 22 children from 3 years to 5 years. Runs School Readiness.
2030 E Main St, Waterbury, CT, 06705-2607
Listing details last changed Jul 2, 2026
THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a child care center in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Capacity
22
Ages
3 years - 5 years
License & details for THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 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, 2029
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-K
License and inspection timeline for THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
First licensed
May 2025
1 year 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 Waterbury
| Measure | This center | Typical in Waterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 22 children | 68 children |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 3 months |
| Years licensed | 1.4 years | 7.2 years |
Waterbury has 41 licensed centers. THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is one of 28 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 THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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Questions parents ask about THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
What ages does THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER serve?
THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 5 years. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years - 5 years.
Does THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER as taking State Pre-K (School Readiness). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 22 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Connecticut record lists THE ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER'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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