Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave)
Daycare center in Northford, CT. 5 Ardsley Ave, Northford, CT 06472
About the program
Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) is a licensed daycare center in Northford, Connecticut, on the state register since 2013. It is licensed for 38 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) does not publish a fee schedule. 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.
Diapering [19a-79-10(e)(1-10)]
Regulation: The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be availab
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
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.
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
Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)]
Regulation: All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties.
Show all 10 violations on file
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.
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
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.
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.
Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)]
Regulation: The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.
What parents say
We love TLCC! Our son is a year old and has been going since he was about 4 1/2 months. They help made the transition so easy, even with him starting so young. I was able to call and check in whenever I needed. We love the teachers, my son is so happy every morning when I drop him off and it make my whole day a little easier. Communication is great and I love that they use an app so I know all about my sons day. I…
Maggie Litwin · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoOur oldest daughter excelled through the preschool program at TLCC. Now, our youngest attends the daycare and enjoys it every day. Carol and her staff go above and beyond to care for and provide a fun, learning environment for the children.
Lisa Gallipoli · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoWe love TLCC! Our daughter has been in the infant room for 4 months, and we’ve had a great experience. The teachers are fantastic, the communication is easy, and the extra precautions put in place for covid-19 put us at ease. We highly recommend TLCC to anyone looking for a daycare in the Northford area!
Ali Yung · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoWe have been blown away by the level of care at Twin Lake. All of the teachers have been so nurturing, attentive, patient, kind, and compassionate. Our son is so excited to see them each day at drop off, and it puts our minds at ease knowing he's with teachers who truly care about his well-being. They do a great job at keeping the kids engaged with arts & crafts, buggy rides (weather-permitting), reading, playing,…
Diana Stein · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoGetting there
5 Ardsley Ave, Northford, CT 06472
Questions about Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave)
Is Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) licensed?
Yes. Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70135), with a licensed capacity of 38 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 7 violations for Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) 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 Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) take?
Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) cost?
Twin Lake Children's Center Inc (5 Ardsley Ave) does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
