Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center
Daycare center in Orange, CT. 460 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477
About the program
Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Orange, Connecticut, on the state register since 2018. It is licensed for 47 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center is a family-owned and operated daycare facility offering early childhood education and enrichment programs.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 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.
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.
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
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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
Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding [19a-79-7a(d)(8)]
Regulation: There shall be an area available for the individual storage of each child's clothing and bedding.
Show all 14 violations on file
Menus [19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)]
Regulation: When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months.
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.
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)]
Regulation: All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) 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 which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an all
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.
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.
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.
Consultant Agreements/Contracts [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)]
Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by tel
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
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.
What parents say
Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center has been an absolute gem for my family. From the moment we stepped foot into their warm and welcoming environment, we knew we had made the right choice. The teachers are not only highly qualified but also incredibly caring and attentive. They foster a loving and supportive atmosphere that encourages each child's unique development. Beyond the excellent education, Miss Nicole's…
Frank Pomes · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe love Miss Nicole's! Our oldest just graduated in the summer. She was well prepared for kindergarten. She loved her time there and her friends. We still have or youngest there and she is thriving! We love the community and the teachers are absolutely amazing! Feels like family!
Courtney S · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMiss Nicole's is everything I ever could have wished for in a daycare for my daughter. She has been going there for over a year, in the Ones classroom and now Twos, and I am continually impressed by their caring, wonderful team. My daughter has so much fun at daycare, learns so much, and feels loved and cared for. Her teachers are so communicative during the day, sending lots of photos and updates via their secure…
Samantha Rao · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy daughter went here two years ago and now my son attends Miss Nicole's. Love the family atmosphere and how children are in rooms by age. The teachers are wonderful, loving and responsive to any questions. (Shout out to the Director, Miss Lex - she's one of a kind.) The Pre-K 4 room does an assessment/review twice during the school year to keep the parents appraised as to their progress/readiness for Kindergarten.…
L B · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
460 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Questions about Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center
Is Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70425), with a licensed capacity of 47 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 9 violations for Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center 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 Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center take?
Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Miss Nicole's Creative Learning Center cost?
Miss Nicole's Creative Learning 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.
