Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd
Daycare center in Hamden, CT. 495 Benham St, Hamden, CT 06514
About the program
Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd is a licensed daycare center in Hamden, Connecticut, on the state register since 1990. It is licensed for 34 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 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.
Outdoor Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C)]
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. Fences used to protect children from hazards shall be at least four feet in height. When there is a swimming pool or any other body of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars acc
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.
Water supply- water testing [19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)]
Regulation: Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be adequate, safe and in compliance with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Water from at least one drinking fountain or drinking, beverage and food preparation sink, and from two such sources if the facility has more than one, shall be tested every two years for lead content. The water sample shall have been standing in plumbing pipes at least six hours and the results shall be submitted to th
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
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. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard.
Show all 17 violations on file
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
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.
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
Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)]
Regulation: The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.
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.
000 No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
021b-Supervision 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)
Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.
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.
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.
Designated Head Teacher/60% [19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)]
Regulation: A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. A program providing care for one (1) or more hours between the hours of ten (10) P.M. and five (5) A.M. shall have a person on the licensed premises designated as the person in charge who shall meet the head teacher qualifications.
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
021b-Supervision 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)
Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.
What parents say
My (now teenager) daughter went to Oakwood as a baby all the way until she was in elementary school for after school care. She loved going there and always asked to go back to visit when she aged out of the center. I now have 2 toddlers who also go to Oakwood. They love going to school and always talk about their fun day with their friends and teachers. The director has always been very personable and accommodating.
brooke riccio · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoThis daycare stands out as a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment where children truly thrive. Kids build strong friendships, look forward to attending each day, and form meaningful bonds with their teachers - so much so that many are genuinely sad when they have to leave. It’s a nurturing, joyful place that clearly leaves a lasting positive impact.
Hannah Jones · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoThis is by far the best daycare in the area. They really care about our kids. The employees are dedicated. I would recommend this place to everyone who is looking for child care
Leida Lye · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoSuper fun and safe. Were always doing fun activities with the kids! perfect place to send ur kids no doubt!!
Sanai Jordan · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoGetting there
495 Benham St, Hamden, CT 06514
Questions about Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd
Is Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd licensed?
Yes. Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.13759), with a licensed capacity of 34 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 7 violations for Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd in the last three years, across 6 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 Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd take?
Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd cost?
Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
