Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center
Daycare center in Ellington, CT. 89 West Rd Ste 6, Ellington, CT 06029
About the program
Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center is a licensed daycare center in Ellington, Connecticut, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 81 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center provides play-based early childhood education and care for children aged six weeks to twelve years.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,321 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.
Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around [19a-79-7a(g)(6)]
Regulation: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpet is not considered a shock absorbing surface.
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
Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(a)(3)]
Regulation: Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s).
Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray [19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)]
Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include chairs for feeding, each of which has a stable base, safety straps on all high chairs attached to the chair and a tray which locks securely.
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.
Show all 22 violations on file
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
Emergency Numbers Posted [19a-79-7a(e)(7)]
Regulation: Emergency telephone numbers shall be posted in an area adjacent to the phone.
Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [19a-79-10(k)(5)]
Regulation: Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
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.
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Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [19a-79-10(k)(5)]
Regulation: Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
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.
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
First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip [19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)]
Regulation: The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least
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.
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.
Activity Choices [19a-79-8a(b)]
Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home shall develop and implement a written plan for the daily program that includes a flexible schedule. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have policies, procedures and activities that meet and enhance the individual needs of the diverse population of children served, which includes children with cultural, language and developmental differences.
Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]
Regulation: Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.
Covered Waste Receptacle [19a-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9)]
Regulation: A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be available and located in a convenient place for soiled waste material. These materials shall be removed to an exterior waste storage area at least daily. Disposable diapers shall be discarded in a covered receptacle immediately after diapering.
Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(a)(3)]
Regulation: Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s).
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
What parents say
My daughter has been part of the Baby Bee’s family since she was an infant and has thrived with all her wonderful teachers. Miss Alyssa is her toddler teacher and she absolutely adores her. Alyssa makes even the tough drop off days a breeze and goes above and beyond in her daily crafts and activities for the kids. the whole staff always greets our girl by name and with smiles which is reassuring as a parent to k ow…
Kristen Harp · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoI was very excited to start my son here last year. I ended up having an awful experience with them unfortunately. My son was just about turning 2 when he started. He is very active and could be aggressive, over stimulated at times. Mostly normal behavior for a 2 year old. The employees here had me thinking my son was a demon child. I even had to pick him up early for behavior issues at 2! I had my son evaluated to…
Amy Gagne · 1/5 on Google · a year agoAbsolutely wonderful! My daughter looks forward to going to school every week. The entire staff of teachers are wonderful, caring, and some of the most thoughtful people I have met. I never worry about how my daughter is during the day as I know she is in excellent hands. I love how much attention she receives. They really make sure that the ratio of teachers to children are kept small so each child is given the…
Michelle Urso · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoMy daughter recently turned 2 and started attending Baby Bee's about 2 weeks ago. The first couple days were rough (on her, but moreso us 😭) as its a new place and new people, but every day I pick her up she has the biggest smile on her face and every morning she's excited to go a play with all of her new friends! I'm glad we were able to find a place on such short notice, within our affordability, and with a…
Nick Wichniewicz · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoGetting there
89 West Rd Ste 6, Ellington, CT 06029
Questions about Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center
Is Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center licensed?
Yes. Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70641), with a licensed capacity of 81 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 10 violations for Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center in the last three years, across 4 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 Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center take?
Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center cost?
Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
