Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA

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This program doesn’t list prices on 211 Child Care. For reference, programs in New Britain that list prices typically charge about $1,300 a month for infants, about $1,213 a month for toddlers, about $1,213 a month for preschoolers.

Hours

• Mon–Fri7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Open in summer

From the program’s license record with the state.

State inspections and investigations

Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood inspects licensed programs, mostly without notice, and investigates complaints and incidents. These are its records for the last three years. The rules it cited and its outcomes are in its own words.

Inspections

• Jul 8, 2026Unannounced partial inspectionNo rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Closed No Violations”
• May 7, 2026Unannounced partial inspectionNo rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Closed No Violations”
• Sep 15, 2025Unannounced inspection10 rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan”
  • Postings
  • 2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization
  • Annual policy training for program staff
  • Proper Refrigeration -41 degrees
  • Water supply- water testing
  • Outdoor space
  • Staff Health Records
  • Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
  • Authorized prescriber/parent permission
  • Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
• Nov 20, 2024Unannounced partial inspectionNo rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Closed No Violations”
• Sep 5, 2024Unannounced inspection11 rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan”
  • Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
  • Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
  • Logs/Visits Documented
  • License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
  • Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
  • Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
  • Local Health Inspection
  • Consultant Agreements/Contracts
  • Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
  • Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
  • 018b-Background Checks

Investigations

• Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigationClosed Jul 23, 2026 · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan” · 5 rules cited
  • Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep
  • Diapering
  • Multi-use eating/drinking utensils
  • Feeding
  • Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
• Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigationClosed Jun 17, 2026 · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan” · 2 rules cited
  • Parent notification of illness or injury
  • Supervision
• Jan 16, 2026Complaint investigationClosed Apr 1, 2026 · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan” · 7 rules cited
  • Policies- complete, implemented
  • Supervision
  • Safe Sleep
  • Diapering
  • Feeding
  • Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls
  • Educational requirements
• Jun 3, 2024Complaint investigationClosed Aug 5, 2024 · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan” · 4 rules cited
  • 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
  • Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
  • 021b-Supervision
  • 003b-Managing Child Behavior

A corrective action plan is the program’s written plan to fix what the state found. 211 Child Care shows the state’s full history for this program. See it on 211 Child Care

First licensed Sep 30, 2016. Current license from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2028.

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Program details

Schedule options

Open in summer

Languages spoken by staff

English

Experience with special needs

Social/Emotional/Behavior Concerns · Health Impairment · Autism Spectrum Disorders · Developmental Delays/Learning Disabilities · Hearing/Visual Impairment · Speech/Language Impairment