Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave)
Daycare center in New Canaan, CT. 156 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
About the program
Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) is a licensed daycare center in New Canaan, Connecticut, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 90 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
The Day Care Center of New Canaan provides preschool and school-age programs for children in New Canaan, Connecticut.
The program states NAEYC accreditation and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,967 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 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
Kitchen Separated [19a-79-6a(a)(9)]
Regulation: The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes shall not be used as a playroom, but may be used for a specific program activity room under supervision. Except for programs that serve exclusively school age children, the kitchen shall be separated by a door or a gate from the rooms used by the children in the child care center or group child care home to prevent them from entering the kitchen except under supervision.
Garbage/rubbish - disposed of daily, containers in good repair [19a-79-7a(e)(11)]
Regulation: Garbage and rubbish shall be kept in containers constructed of durable material approved by the local health director. Receptacles shall be in good repair to prevent infestations by rodents, insects and other pests and to prevent odors, injuries and other nuisance conditions. The garbage and rubbish shall be moved to an exterior waste storage area at least daily.
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
First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip [19a-79-6a(c)]
Regulation: The facility shall maintain at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips. A first aid kit shall be located outside and readily accessible wherever and whenever children are outside. A first aid kit shall be located indoors and readily accessible wherever and whenever children are indoors. Each first aid kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children.
Show all 11 violations on file
Lighting [19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)]
Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle or equivalent of lighting per square foot. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have at least fifty foot candles or equivalent of light per square foot in rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work. There shall be at least thirty foot candles of light or equivalent in other work or play areas. Programs that serve exclusi
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
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.
Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]
Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light.
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.
Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic [19a-79-7a(g)]
Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
What parents say
One of the best after school programs, always keeping the kids safe, busy and healthy.
Daphney L · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy youngest son went here for pre-K. I don’t have enough nice things to say about this center. The building, the teachers, the students were all wonderful. We really enjoyed the year here.
Sage L · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoThis school is fantastic!! All the staff are caring/ compassionate and my daughter has been thriving in the program for two years.
Elyse Williams · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agogreat help and support to the community; excellent staff and friendly atmosphere my kid loves it.
Carlos Lopez · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoGetting there
156 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
Questions about Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave)
Is Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) licensed?
Yes. Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.14066), with a licensed capacity of 90 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 9 violations for Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 12. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) take?
Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) cost?
Day Care Center of New Canaan (156 South Ave) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.