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Old Stone Church Playschool

Daycare center in East Haven, CT. 251 Main St, East Haven, CT 06512

3.4 (5 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (203) 467-0661Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours7:30 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition from$720 a month
Licensed capacity81 children
Violations, last 3 years11
On the register since1969

About the program

Old Stone Church Playschool is a licensed daycare center in East Haven, Connecticut, on the state register since 1969. It is licensed for 81 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

The Old Stone Church Early Learning Center provides non-profit preschool and pre-K programs for children ages three to five.

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Preschool$720"Three Day Classes - $720 a month"
Preschool$795"Five Day Classes - $795 a month"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.13420, DCCC.70508
Licence statusActive since 1969
Licensed capacity81 children
Inspections on file9
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years11Area median for centers: 15
Inspections on file9
All violations on file18Most recent April 2026

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 April 9, 2026

Outdoor space [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)]

Regulation: There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free

Cited January 29, 2026

Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)]

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 three years after the child is no longer attending the program.

Cited January 29, 2026

Glass and mirrors protected to 36 [19a-79-7a(d)(4)]

Regulation: Any unprotected glass doors, windows or mirrors to which children have access shall be protected to a height of thirty six inches from the floor or surface on which a child stands.

Cited November 10, 2025

Toileting [19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)]

Regulation: Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room. Programs shall provide changing and sanitary facilities appropriate to meet the individual needs of children who are enrolled at the facility who need assistance with toileting or who are not independent with toileting. Facilities using potty chairs in addition to the required toilets shall ensure that they are of

Cited November 10, 2025

Glass and mirrors protected to 36 [19a-79-7a(d)(4)]

Regulation: Any unprotected glass doors, windows or mirrors to which children have access shall be protected to a height of thirty six inches from the floor or surface on which a child stands.

Show all 18 violations on file
Cited September 24, 2024

z027-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 July 9, 2024

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited September 26, 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 September 26, 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 September 26, 2023

Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(h)(2)]

Regulation: Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.

Cited September 26, 2023

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

Cited July 28, 2023

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited October 7, 2022

000 No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited July 22, 2022

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

Cited July 22, 2022

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 July 22, 2022

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 October 1, 2021

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 October 1, 2021

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

What parents say

I currently have my 2nd boy going through Old Stone Play School. My older son had gone there previously and we started my younger son somewhere else only to transfer him back to Old Stone. Their blend of well rounded teaching, caring, and most importantly to me, life skills/accountability for children (clean up, behavior, etc.) is second to none. When we drop him off in the morning, we have a feeling of contentment…

David Mayer · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

The pre School if quite good but the pastor who runs the church does not care about the safety of the lies the children inside. So be cautious

WillBilly.the.HillBilly · 1/5 on Google · 8 years ago
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Getting there

251 Main St, East Haven, CT 06512

Questions about Old Stone Church Playschool

Is Old Stone Church Playschool licensed?

Yes. Old Stone Church Playschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.13420, DCCC.70508), with a licensed capacity of 81 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Old Stone Church Playschool had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 11 violations for Old Stone Church Playschool in the last three years, across 9 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 Old Stone Church Playschool take?

Old Stone Church Playschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Old Stone Church Playschool cost?

Old Stone Church Playschool publishes full-time tuition from $720 to $795 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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