Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool
Daycare center in Newington, CT. 1075 Main St, Newington, CT 06111
About the program
Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Newington, Connecticut, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 45 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,321 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.
2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization [19a-79-3a(l)]
Regulation: A child care center or group child care home with a preschool endorsement may deem a child who is thirty-two to thirty-six months of age, inclusive, to be three years of age for purposes of enrolling such child in a preschool program provided such child care center or group child care home receives written authorization from such child�s parent and the director to so enroll such child in the preschool program. The written authorization shall be kept on file at the child care center or group chil
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1)]
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, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.
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.
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
Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]
Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings 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.
Show all 17 violations on file
Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to children [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]
Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances and materials in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a labeled container identifying the exact contents and dilutions, used according to the manufacturer�s instructions and for the intended purpose, handled in a safe manner and inaccessible to children.
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Regulation: -
CPR Certified Staff [19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)]
Regulation: At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center. The child care center shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the CPR requirement.
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
Adequate Sinks in Program Space [19a-79-10(d)(1)]
Regulation: In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the progra
015a-Dev.Milestones [Public Act 19-106]
Regulation: The operator shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Under Three Endorsement: Approved Endorsement [19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-10(b)]
Regulation: The operator shall enroll only children for whom the child care center or group child care home is licensed to provide services. A program caring for children under three (3) years of age is required to have a separate endorsement by the Office of Early Childhood.
What parents say
Betsy and her team at Baby Bee's of Newington are exceptional! Both my children have attended this school and have loved every moment they are there. My youngest is attending again this summer and looks forward to her days at Baby Bee's. My older daughter who attended Baby Bee's a couple years ago often makes comments on how she wishes she could go back to Baby Bee's for the summer because it is so much fun and the…
Elizabeth Marchion · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur son has attended Baby Bee’s for the past three years, and our experience has been truly exceptional. Ms. Betsy and her team are not only professional but also genuinely caring and attentive to each child. The center itself is bright, colorful, and beautifully decorated with the children’s artwork, creating a warm and welcoming environment. The facility is consistently clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully…
Megan Iyamu · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI can’t say enough good things about Ms. Betsy and the rest of the staff at Baby Bees. I sent two of my children here and everyone was incredibly caring, patient, and attentive. Both loved going there each day, and it’s clear the environment is both nurturing and fun. The center is always clean, organized, and filled with engaging activities that support both learning and play. The Brightwheel app is used to send out…
Shannon L. · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur Henry has been in the Baby Bee's family since he was 6 weeks old, moving to Newington location at 18 months, he is now almost 4!! When Our little guy wasn't speaking, it was Mrs. Betsy and her staff that welcomed B23, and all their advice. They formed one third of our support circle to get Henry up to where he needed to be! Their support was crucial to his success. The pure joy my son has when I ask him if he…
Lea Maria · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1075 Main St, Newington, CT 06111
Questions about Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool
Is Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool licensed?
Yes. Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70631), with a licensed capacity of 45 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 7 violations for Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool 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 Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool take?
Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool 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 Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool cost?
Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center - Newington Preschool does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
