YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut
Daycare center in Bethel, CT. 57 Grassy Plain St, Bethel, CT 06801
About the program
YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut is a licensed daycare center in Bethel, Connecticut, on the state register since 1970. It is licensed for 192 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Regional YMCA of Western CT provides fitness, swim lessons, and child care programs for youth and families in the Danbury area.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,967 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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.
Policies- complete, implemented [19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)]
Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, multi-hazard and medical emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, administrative oversight and personnel policies. 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.
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.
Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(8)]
Regulation: At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.
Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)]
Regulation: All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties.
Show all 19 violations on file
Food Service Certificate [19a-79-3a(e)(4)]
Regulation: The operator shall post a food service certificate as required by the local director of health in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
Consultant Agreements/Contracts [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)]
Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by tel
Consultant Agreements/Contracts [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)]
Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by tel
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
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.
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.
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.
Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(7)]
Regulation: At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
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
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)]
Regulation: Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program
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.
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.
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)]
Regulation: All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an all
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.
What parents say
This preschool turned us away once they realized we made too much money for them to get subsidies from the state. It makes one wonder if they are committing fraud. On the wall one of the teachers posted that their favorite beverage is beer. Tell me how this is setting a good example for toddlers?
Manuka H · 1/5 on Google · 8 months agoMy daughter has been in the program for a few years now and our experience has been a 10/10 to say the least. The teachers, helpers, administrators and behind the scene employees that keep this school clean, organized, sanitized and running are rockstars! Empathetic, considerate and willing to help you in a pinch (like lugging around a newborn in a car seat) during drop off :) I’m so grateful for the YMCA Bethel and…
Sarah Jones · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe have been so happy during our two years here for the preschool program. My son loves going to school every day, and I know that he is having fun while learning. His new knowledge comes out organically everyday when I hear him use new words, chooses to count things and name letters, etc without any prompting from me. I highly recommend.
Marla Wendell · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoI can't tell you how grateful we are that we have our son in the after school program at the YMCA in Bethel. We find the administrative staff so easy to work with and the communication between us flows. nicely We have met quite a few of the staff and many have gone out of there way to introduce themselves to us when we pick up our son. From Day One we felt that this was the place for our little man and I'm very…
Barbara Fraser · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoGetting there
57 Grassy Plain St, Bethel, CT 06801
Questions about YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut
Is YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut licensed?
Yes. YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.13501), with a licensed capacity of 192 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 7 violations for YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 12. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut take?
YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut 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 YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut cost?
YMCA Children's Center- Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
