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Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave)

Daycare center in Ansonia, CT. 32 Howard Ave, Ansonia, CT 06401

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AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity47 children
Violations, last 3 years15
On the register since2009

About the program

Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) is a licensed daycare center in Ansonia, Connecticut, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 47 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

The Valley YMCA in Ansonia, Connecticut, provides youth programs, child care, and community services for infants through teens.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.16707
Licence statusActive since 2009
Licensed capacity47 children
Inspections on file7
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years15Area median for centers: 15
Inspections on file7
All violations on file38Most recent December 2025

Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.

Cited December 18, 2025

Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]

Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

Cited December 18, 2025

Lighting [19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)]

Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle or equivalent of lighting per square foot. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have at least fifty foot candles or equivalent of light per square foot in rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work. There shall be at least thirty foot candles of light or equivalent in other work or play areas. Programs that serve exclusi

Cited December 18, 2025

Employee orientation for new program staff [19a-79-3a(b)(6)]

Regulation: The operator shall require participation by new program staff in employee orientation.

Cited December 18, 2025

Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1)]

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.

Cited July 31, 2024

Menus [19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)]

Regulation: When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months.

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Cited July 31, 2024

Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]

Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

Cited July 31, 2024

Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff [19a-79-3a(d)(1)]

Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures.

Cited July 31, 2024

Designated Director [19a-79-4a(d)(1)]

Regulation: The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a qualified designated director.

Cited July 31, 2024

Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]

Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece

Cited July 31, 2024

Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]

Regulation: Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.

Cited July 31, 2024

Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)]

Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.

Cited July 31, 2024

Adequate Sinks in Program Space [19a-79-10(d)(1)]

Regulation: In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the progra

Cited July 31, 2024

Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)]

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.

Cited July 31, 2024

Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)]

Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

Cited December 6, 2023

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited September 12, 2023

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited August 28, 2023

Notification of Change [19a-79-3a(c)]

Regulation: The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notific

Cited August 28, 2023

Menus [19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)]

Regulation: When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months.

Cited August 28, 2023

Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)]

Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.

Cited August 28, 2023

License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a]

Regulation: The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

Cited August 28, 2023

Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)]

Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.

Cited August 28, 2023

Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [19a-79-7a(d)(10)]

Regulation: Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes.

Cited August 28, 2023

018b-Background Checks [19a-79-4a(b)]

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.

Cited August 28, 2023

Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]

Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

Cited August 28, 2023

Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors) [19a-79-10(c)(4)]

Regulation: For children under three years of age, there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.

Cited August 28, 2023

Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]

Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece

Cited October 25, 2022

Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]

Regulation: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

Cited May 10, 2022

000 No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited January 26, 2022

000 No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited November 23, 2021

000 No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited November 16, 2021

Notification of Change [19a-79-3a(c)]

Regulation: The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notific

Cited November 16, 2021

Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]

Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece

Cited November 16, 2021

Menus [19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)]

Regulation: When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months.

Cited November 16, 2021

Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]

Regulation: Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.

Cited November 16, 2021

Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)]

Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.

Cited November 16, 2021

Adequate Sinks in Program Space [19a-79-10(d)(1)]

Regulation: In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the progra

Cited November 16, 2021

Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)]

Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

Cited November 16, 2021

Under 12 Months Placed on Back for Sleeping [19a-79-10(g)(1)]

Regulation: Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress.

Getting there

32 Howard Ave, Ansonia, CT 06401

Questions about Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave)

Is Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) licensed?

Yes. Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.16707), with a licensed capacity of 47 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 15 violations for Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) in the last three years, across 7 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 15. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) take?

Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) cost?

Valley Ymca Child Care Center (32 Howard Ave) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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