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Beehive Children's Center

Daycare center in New Milford, CT. 278 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776

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Beehive Children's Center in New Milford, CT
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity122 children
Violations, last 3 years17
On the register since2011

About the program

Beehive Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in New Milford, Connecticut, on the state register since 2011. It is licensed for 122 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Beehive Children's Center in New Milford, CT, provides care and education programs for children from infancy through school age.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Beehive Children's Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.16870
Licence statusActive since 2011
Licensed capacity122 children
Inspections on file7
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years17Area median for centers: 15
Inspections on file7
All violations on file49Most recent December 2025

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 December 19, 2025

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.

Cited December 19, 2025

Children's Enrollment information [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)]

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. The record shall include enrollment information signed and dated by the parent(s) that shall include, but not be limited to: the child�s name, address, date of birth and date enrolled, th

Cited December 19, 2025

Child Health Records [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(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 signed physical examination form including the child's date of birth, a statement about the child's general health and

Cited December 19, 2025

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.

Cited December 19, 2025

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 2, 2025

Comprehensive background checks [19a-79-4a(b)]

Regulation: The operator shall ensure that all program staff have completed a comprehensive background check before they have unsupervised access to children. 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. The operator shall obtain from each prospective employee, who is eighteen years of age or older, for a position that requires the provision of care to a child or involves uns

Cited January 2, 2025

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.

Cited January 2, 2025

Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [19a-79-7a(g)(1)]

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.

Cited January 2, 2025

Rugs-not tripping/slipping hazard [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]

Regulation: Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard.

Cited January 2, 2025

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.

Cited December 22, 2023

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.

Cited December 22, 2023

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.

Cited December 22, 2023

Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]

Regulation: Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.

Cited December 22, 2023

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.

Cited December 22, 2023

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

Cited December 22, 2023

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.

Cited December 22, 2023

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

Cited August 1, 2023

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited May 10, 2023

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited May 8, 2023

Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping [19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)]

Regulation: Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall include well constructed free standing cribs, not stacked cribs, each of which has slats no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches apart and a fully waterproofed, firm, snug-fitting mattress for infants.

Cited May 3, 2023

Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping [19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)]

Regulation: Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall include well constructed free standing cribs, not stacked cribs, each of which has slats no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches apart and a fully waterproofed, firm, snug-fitting mattress for infants.

Cited February 15, 2023

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited February 7, 2023

Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8 [19a-79-10(c)(3)]

Regulation: For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children.

Cited January 31, 2023

Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children [19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)]

Regulation: For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised.

Cited January 4, 2023

Regulation cited

Cited January 4, 2023

Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children [19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)]

Regulation: There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised.

Cited January 4, 2023

Annual Staff Training [19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)]

Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. 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 documentation of professional develo

Cited January 4, 2023

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.

Cited January 4, 2023

Lead Water Test/Bottled Water [19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)]

Regulation: Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the results submitted to the local and state health departments. Whenever water is obtained from other than a Department of Public Health-approved public water supply, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two (2) years for bacterial and chemical quality and the re

Cited January 4, 2023

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.

Cited January 4, 2023

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

Cited January 4, 2023

Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)]

Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

Cited January 4, 2023

New Staff/Employee Orientation [19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)]

Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall require participation by new staff in employee orientation. 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 documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, inc

Cited January 4, 2023

Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [19a-79-7a(d)(10)]

Regulation: Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes.

Cited January 4, 2023

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.

Cited January 4, 2023

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

Cited January 4, 2023

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.

Cited January 4, 2023

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.

Cited January 4, 2023

Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]

Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

Cited February 24, 2022

000 No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited February 2, 2022

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

Cited February 2, 2022

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

Cited February 2, 2022

Professional Development [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)]

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 documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child c

Cited February 2, 2022

Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees [19a-79-7a(e)(3)]

Regulation: The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.

Cited February 2, 2022

Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]

Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

Cited February 2, 2022

Operable CO Detector on Each Level [19a-79-7a(e)(18)]

Regulation: Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one (1) operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the facility.

Cited February 2, 2022

Authorized Released Permission [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)]

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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center o

Cited February 2, 2022

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.

Cited February 2, 2022

Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)]

Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

What parents say

As a parent, one of the hardest things is trusting someone else to care for your child and wondering, “Will they love and care for my baby the way I do?” My son started here at just 6 months old and was there for a little over a year. We recently moved away, and honestly, one of the hardest parts was having to leave this daycare. We are so incredibly grateful for the love and care they gave our son during such an…

Michelle Gavin · 5/5 on Google · 2 weeks ago

The absolute best daycare for my little man. He loved it so much here. He runs into Beehive every morning. I love how structured their days are and I love how they always get outside and do art projects and read books. It’s the best place.

Laura Hirschfield Watkins · 5/5 on Google · 2 weeks ago

Beehive is truly like a second family to my children. I have 4 little ones between age 9 and 10 months. My oldest started there at 2 and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We have been through every classroom in the building and love all the staff. My children have a special bond with the director and owner that I love to see, I can drop my children off and have no worries that they are getting the best care. I would…

Kristal Toth · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Absolutely loved the time spent at Beehive Children’s Center! The place really made the phrase “where friends become family” come true. It was filled with kindness and laughter from both staff and families around us. The owner and director work hard to communicate goals, achievements, and concerns with families to ensure each child receives the attention they deserve and thrive in this nurturing environment. Beehive…

Mabs Akter · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

278 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776

Questions about Beehive Children's Center

Is Beehive Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Beehive Children's Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.16870), with a licensed capacity of 122 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Beehive Children's Center had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 17 violations for Beehive Children's Center in the last three years, across 7 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 Beehive Children's Center take?

Beehive Children's Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Beehive Children's Center cost?

Beehive Children's Center 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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