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Kids Care at Mill Hill

Daycare center in Southport, CT. 635 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890

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Call (203) 612-0131
AgesPreschool and school age
Hours7:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity50 children
Violations, last 3 years3
On the register since2009

About the program

Kids Care at Mill Hill is a licensed daycare center in Southport, Connecticut, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 50 children and serves preschool and school age ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Kids Care at Mill Hill does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,967 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.16738
Licence statusActive since 2009
Licensed capacity50 children
Inspections on file5
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years3Area median for centers: 12
Inspections on file5
All violations on file18Most recent March 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 March 3, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited March 4, 2025

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited January 17, 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.

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Cited May 3, 2023

Two Staff Present [19a-79-4a(c)(2)]

Regulation: There shall be at least two (2) staff eighteen (18) years of age or older on the premises when one (1) or more children are in attendance. The staff shall be available to care for the children.

Cited April 26, 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 March 27, 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 March 27, 2023

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 March 27, 2023

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 27, 2023

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 27, 2023

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 27, 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 March 27, 2023

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.

Cited April 26, 2022

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 April 26, 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 April 26, 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 April 26, 2022

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.

Getting there

635 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890

Questions about Kids Care at Mill Hill

Is Kids Care at Mill Hill licensed?

Yes. Kids Care at Mill Hill holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.16738), with a licensed capacity of 50 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Kids Care at Mill Hill had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 3 violations for Kids Care at Mill Hill in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 12. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Kids Care at Mill Hill take?

Kids Care at Mill Hill is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Kids Care at Mill Hill cost?

Kids Care at Mill Hill 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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