South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program
Daycare center in Middletown, CT. 261 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT 06457
About the program
South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, Connecticut, on the state register since 2001. It is licensed for 18 children and serves preschool ages.
The Middletown Early Childhood Partnership provides a directory of various childcare and preschool programs located in Middletown, Connecticut.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program 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
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.
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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
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)]
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
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
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.
Show all 18 violations on file
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
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.
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)]
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 an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glass Protected to 36 [19a-79-7a(d)(5)]
Regulation: Any unprotected glass doors, windows or mirrors to which children have access shall be protected.
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.
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
Portable Space Heaters [19a-79-7a(e)(4)]
Regulation: Only central heating or permanently installed heating systems shall be used. Portable space heaters are prohibited.
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
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)]
Regulation: Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be s
What parents say
South Farms has done WONDERS for my son! Before attending SF my child was always reluctant to go to school, he had a difficult time making peer connections and was having overall difficulty following the routines of the day. All of those things changed in just a few months of my son being with Ms. Annette and her wonderful teachers! My son loves his school and comes home excited to tell me what he did and what he…
Breona Wogan · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoJoining south farms farms nursery schools was the best decision we made for our children. They learned so much from the program. Annette and Lisa are wonderful and felt like family to us! I highly recommend their preschool program.
Liz Mauri · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoSouth Farms is preschool program like no other. I cannot say enough about the high quality experiences they offer for children and families. The staff is committed to lifelong learning and improvement and have deep connections with Middletown school district and the community. The director and staff have a genuine love for their children and families, connecting in a way that stands out. South Farms is truly a…
Dawn Dubay · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoGetting there
261 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT 06457
Questions about South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program
Is South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program licensed?
Yes. South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.15773), with a licensed capacity of 18 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 9 violations for South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program in the last three years, across 5 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 South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program take?
South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program is licensed to serve preschool ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 am, Mon to Fri.
How much does South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program cost?
South Farms L L C ; Early Start Connecticut Funded and NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
