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Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St)

Daycare center in Stamford, CT. 35 Hoyt St, Stamford, CT 06905

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Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) in Stamford, CT
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
Hours7:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity37 children
Violations, last 3 years12
On the register since2018

About the program

Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) is a licensed daycare center in Stamford, Connecticut, on the state register since 2018. It is licensed for 37 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) 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.70460
Licence statusActive since 2018
Licensed capacity37 children
Inspections on file6
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years12Area median for centers: 12
Inspections on file6
All violations on file20Most 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 10, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited January 29, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited March 21, 2025

Designated head teacher - 60% [19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2)]

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. The head teacher shall be approved by the Office.

Cited March 21, 2025

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 March 28, 2024

Food Service Certificate [19a-79-3a(e)(4)]

Regulation: The operator shall post a food service certificate as required by the local director of health in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

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Cited March 28, 2024

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 28, 2024

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

Cited March 28, 2024

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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2024

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 28, 2024

Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time [19a-79-10(j)]

Regulation: Infants shall be removed from their cribs and held for all bottle feedings. They may be placed in chairs for all other feedings. Infants and toddlers shall be removed from their cribs or playpens at other intervals during the day for individual cuddlings and for verbal communication. They shall be allowed to crawl and toddle as age and development permit. Each infant shall be placed in a prone (front) position part of the time when awake.

Cited March 28, 2024

Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)]

Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

Cited May 8, 2023

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 May 8, 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 May 8, 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 May 8, 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 June 10, 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 June 10, 2022

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 September 21, 2021

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 September 21, 2021

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

What parents say

We recently toured this daycare and had a great impression. The environment is clean, safe, and very welcoming. The staff and Alex are friendly, patient, and took the time to answer all of our questions. We especially liked how interactive and engaged the teachers are with the children. You can tell they are caring and truly attentive. Although we haven’t started yet, we feel very comfortable with our choice and are…

Christy D · 5/5 on Google · 5 months ago

Our son went to Sunrise for a year. He had the most wonderful time. The center is run Mickey and Alex like family. We always felt comfortable and knew our son was in best care with them and staff. They made us feel welcome when we started and our son still fondly remembers his friends, teachers and staff. There are no hidden fees or formalities with Sunrise. The daily activities planned and learnings were great for…

Jayant Rajpurohit · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Highly recommend this childcare center to anyone searching for a safe, nurturing place for their child. The teachers are amazing, kind, attentive, and truly dedicated. You can really tell they care about the kids here!

Xin Wang · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago

We have been enrolled in this daycare for over 3 years now. We were enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic and not only did they stay operational to support full-time working parents, they made us feel safe and comfortable with leaving our little one. They are both professional and caring. Not a day goes by where we are not grateful to have found Sunrise. We have recommended this location to two of our close friends…

Maria S · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

35 Hoyt St, Stamford, CT 06905

Questions about Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St)

Is Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) licensed?

Yes. Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70460), with a licensed capacity of 37 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 12 violations for Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) in the last three years, across 6 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 Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) take?

Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 7:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) cost?

Sunrise Child Development Center (35 Hoyt St) 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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