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Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton

Daycare center in Shelton, CT. 418 River Rd, Shelton, CT 06484

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Call (203) 954-5766
AgesPreschool and school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity66 children
Violations, last 3 years31
On the register since2009

About the program

Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton is a licensed daycare center in Shelton, Connecticut, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 66 children and serves preschool and school age ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton 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

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.16686
Licence statusActive since 2009
Licensed capacity66 children
Inspections on file5
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years31Area median for centers: 15
Inspections on file5
All violations on file48Most recent June 2026

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 June 10, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited April 21, 2026

CPR Certified program staff [19a-79-4a(f)(1)]

Regulation: At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one program staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center or group child care home. The certification shall be based on a hands-on demonstration of the individual’s ability to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Such program staff shall respond to all medical emergencies. Written verification of such training shall be kept on file.

Cited April 21, 2026

Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths [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 week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three months.

Cited April 21, 2026

Carbon monoxide detector- 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 operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the licensed premises.

Cited April 21, 2026

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.

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Cited April 21, 2026

First Aid Certified program staff [19a-79-4a(f)(2)]

Regulation: At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one program staff member who holds current certification in first aid based on a first aid course appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center or group child care home. Such certification shall be based on a hands-on demonstration of the individual’s ability to provide first aid. Such program staff member shall respond to all situations requiring first aid. Written

Cited April 21, 2026

Lead Paint- testing, management plans [19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)]

Regulation: If the child care center or group child care home is housed in any portion of a building that was constructed prior to 1978, the operator shall submit to the Office and maintain documentation on file at the child care center or group child care home of the following. Prior to use, all space used by staff, program staff, and children shall have undergone a comprehensive lead inspection by a lead consultant licensed by the Department of Public Health. Such lead inspection shall include testing of

Cited April 21, 2026

Two staff present - age 18 or older [19a-79-4a(d)(2)]

Regulation: There shall be at least two program staff eighteen years of age or older on the premises when one or more children are in attendance. The program staff shall be available to care for the children.

Cited April 21, 2026

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

Cited April 21, 2026

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.

Cited April 21, 2026

Handwashing - staff/children [19a-79-6a(a)(11)]

Regulation: Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating or handling food.

Cited April 21, 2026

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

Cited April 21, 2026

Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(8)]

Regulation: At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.

Cited April 21, 2026

Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff [19a-79-3a(d)(1)]

Regulation: Daily attendance records for both children and program staff, recorded daily at the time of arrival and departure and kept on file at the facility for at least one year, showing the specific times of arrival and departure.

Cited April 21, 2026

Professional development [19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)]

Regulation: Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of A

Cited April 21, 2026

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 April 21, 2026

Nutritious meals and snacks [19a-79-6a(a)(2)]

Regulation: A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises less than five (5) hours shall have a nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises longer than five (5) but less than eight (8) hours shall have one (1) meal and one (1) nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises eight (8) hours or more shall have one (1) meal plus

Cited April 21, 2026

Immunization records [19a-79-5a(2)(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. 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 April 1, 2025

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.

Cited March 18, 2025

First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip [19a-79-6a(c)]

Regulation: The facility shall maintain at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips. A first aid kit shall be located outside and readily accessible wherever and whenever children are outside. A first aid kit shall be located indoors and readily accessible wherever and whenever children are indoors. Each first aid kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children.

Cited March 18, 2025

Fire marshal codes/certificate [19a-79-7a(a)(2)]

Regulation: The operator shall comply with all local codes and ordinances, including the State of Connecticut Fire Safey Code. These codes include but are not limited to: inspections by the fire marshal, ensuring fire marshal inspection certificates are on file, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and documentation of fire drills.

Cited March 18, 2025

Lead Paint- testing, management plans [19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)]

Regulation: If the child care center or group child care home is housed in any portion of a building that was constructed prior to 1978, the operator shall submit to the Office and maintain documentation on file at the child care center or group child care home of the following. Prior to use, all space used by staff, program staff, and children shall have undergone a comprehensive lead inspection by a lead consultant licensed by the Department of Public Health. Such lead inspection shall include testing of

Cited March 18, 2025

Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(8)]

Regulation: At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.

Cited February 15, 2024

Notification of Change [19a-79-3a(c)]

Regulation: The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notific

Cited February 15, 2024

Designated Director [19a-79-4a(d)(1)]

Regulation: The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a qualified designated director.

Cited February 15, 2024

Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(7)]

Regulation: At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.

Cited February 15, 2024

Designated Head Teacher/60% [19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)]

Regulation: A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. A program providing care for one (1) or more hours between the hours of ten (10) P.M. and five (5) A.M. shall have a person on the licensed premises designated as the person in charge who shall meet the head teacher qualifications.

Cited February 15, 2024

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 February 15, 2024

Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training [19a-79-9a(b)]

Regulation: Upon completion of the required medication administration training program, the training approval and an outline of the curriculum content shall be on file at the facility.

Cited February 15, 2024

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 February 15, 2024

Current Fire Marshal Certificate [19a-79-3a(e)(2)]

Regulation: The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Cited January 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2023

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 January 31, 2023

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

Cited January 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2023

Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)]

Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.

Cited March 3, 2022

Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff [19a-79-3a(d)(1)]

Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. 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.

Cited March 3, 2022

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.

Cited March 3, 2022

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 March 3, 2022

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.

Cited March 3, 2022

First Aid Trained Staff [19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)]

Regulation: At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has successfully completed within the past three years an Office of Early Childhood approved first aid course. The child care center or group child care home 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 first aid requirement.

Cited March 3, 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 March 3, 2022

Nutritious Snacks/Meals [19a-79-6a(a)(2)]

Regulation: A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises less than five (5) hours shall have a nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises longer than five (5) but less than eight (8) hours shall have one (1) meal and one (1) nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises eight (8) hours or more shall have one (1) meal plus

Cited March 3, 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 March 3, 2022

Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)]

Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.

Cited March 3, 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.

Getting there

418 River Rd, Shelton, CT 06484

Questions about Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton

Is Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton licensed?

Yes. Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.16686), with a licensed capacity of 66 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 31 violations for Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton 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 Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton take?

Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton cost?

Valley YMCA School Age Child Care-Shelton does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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