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Alphabet Academy, North Campus

Daycare center in Hamden, CT. 2389 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514

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Call (203) 361-3340Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity158 children
Violations, last 3 years6
On the register since2025

About the program

Alphabet Academy, North Campus is a licensed daycare center in Hamden, Connecticut, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 158 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Alphabet Academy and The Nest is a multi-location childcare provider offering programs for infants through kindergarten using a Reggio Emilia approach.

The program follows a Reggio Emilia approach and includes meals.

Reggio EmiliaMeals included

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Alphabet Academy, North Campus 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.70811
Licence statusActive since 2025
Licensed capacity158 children
Inspections on file2
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years6Area median for centers: 15
Inspections on file2
All violations on file6Most recent February 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 February 19, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited January 13, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited January 9, 2026

Safe Sleep [19a-79-10(g)(1-8)]

Regulation: Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed

Cited January 9, 2026

Professional development [19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)]

Regulation: Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of A

Cited January 9, 2026

Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls [19a-79-7a(g)(5)]

Regulation: All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated.

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Cited January 9, 2026

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.

What parents say

We felt so lucky to be part of this wonderful community! Not only is the school beautiful, well lit, and inviting, but my kids loved working with the nature based materials. All three of my children are so different, but the teachers were so amazing at understanding and working with their different personalities and learning styles. I loved that the director was always visible and available, but clearly knew each…

Christina Chan · 5/5 on Google · 6 years ago
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Getting there

2389 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514

Questions about Alphabet Academy, North Campus

Is Alphabet Academy, North Campus licensed?

Yes. Alphabet Academy, North Campus holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70811), with a licensed capacity of 158 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Alphabet Academy, North Campus had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 6 violations for Alphabet Academy, North Campus in the last three years, across 2 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 Alphabet Academy, North Campus take?

Alphabet Academy, North Campus is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Alphabet Academy, North Campus cost?

Alphabet Academy, North Campus 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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