Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St)
Daycare center in New Haven, CT. 25 Flint St, New Haven, CT 06513
About the program
Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St) is a licensed daycare center in New Haven, Connecticut, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 40 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Friends Center for Children provides year-round, full-time early childhood education for children ages three months to five years.
The program follows a play-based approach and states NAEYC accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
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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Regulation: -
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
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
Postings [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)]
Regulation: The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document.
What parents say
Friends Center has had such a remarkable impact on my son’s life. He began the program at 3 months and had the opportunity to be in the Pod 5 space with an incredible teacher. She taught the children sign language (which he still uses till this day) and had such a patient and gentle way of speaking with the children. I never questioned if he would be cared for when he was dropped off. In fact, I knew he would be…
Matthew Smith · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoFriends Center for children was on our wish list for years. After a tour in 2018 we were confident that it was the place for our child. Because IT slots are few and far between, we had to keep our child home. Fast forward to child number 2 and we got in- Our collective experience has affirmed that it was worth the wait! Our daughter’s teachers meet her with kindness and curiosity everyday. Our family is able to eat…
Natasha Warner · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoAs a first time parent I was very worried about where I would send my 5 month old while I went back to work. From the moment we visited their facility they made us feel welcomed. They have an incredible administration team who continuously answers any questions that I have. My son's teacher is truly one of a kind. Everyday when I drop my son off I know that not only he is safe, but he is well taken care of and loved.…
Mara Schick · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoThis place seems more focused on expanding their business than ensuring quality in their open centers. The teachers are overworked, and staff turnover is high. Sometimes the center closes because of short staffing or closes early due to a lack of staff. Teachers are under a lot of stress, and it's affecting the children. My niece attended Friends Center for a year, but we didn't return because of the constant…
Sarah Jacobson · 1/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
25 Flint St, New Haven, CT 06513
Questions about Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St)
Is Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St) licensed?
Yes. Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70792), with a licensed capacity of 40 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St) had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 4 violations for Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St) 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 Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St) take?
Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St) is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St) cost?
Friends Center For Children (25 Flint St) publishes full-time tuition from $1,459 to $2,098 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
