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Helen King Reynolds Private School

Daycare center in Stratford, CT. 868 E Broadway, Stratford, CT 06615

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AgesPreschool
Hours8:30 am to 3 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity28 children
Violations, last 3 years6
On the register since1996

About the program

Helen King Reynolds Private School is a licensed daycare center in Stratford, Connecticut, on the state register since 1996. It is licensed for 28 children and serves preschool ages.

Helen King Reynolds Private School is a play-based preschool in Stratford, Connecticut, serving children aged three and four.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Helen King Reynolds Private School does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.14462
Licence statusActive since 1996
Licensed capacity28 children
Inspections on file6
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years6Area median for centers: 13
Inspections on file6
All violations on file17Most recent January 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 January 8, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited October 28, 2025

Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)]

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 three years after the child is no longer attending the program.

Cited October 28, 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 October 28, 2025

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 October 28, 2025

Outdoor Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C)]

Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children. Fences used to protect children from hazards shall be at least four feet in height. When there is a swimming pool or any other body of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars acc

Show all 17 violations on file
Cited September 12, 2024

z018b-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 September 11, 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2023

Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees [19a-79-7a(e)(3)]

Regulation: The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.

Cited September 11, 2023

Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number [19a-79-7a(g)(2)]

Regulation: Adequate equipment for rest shall be provided. When cots are shared, they shall be washed and disinfected and linens changed between children.

Cited September 14, 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 September 14, 2022

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 October 7, 2021

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 October 7, 2021

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 October 7, 2021

Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees [19a-79-7a(e)(3)]

Regulation: The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.

Cited October 7, 2021

Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)]

Regulation: Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be s

Cited October 7, 2021

Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged [19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)]

Regulation: Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.

What parents say

Helen King Reynolds School Is a warm friendly atmosphere, where your child is nourished and prepared for kindergarten . Our Child Connor is so happy to let us know of his daily experiences. At 3 years old just after few months after starting school we have seen such an improvement in communication , understanding general complex sentences. The Staff and Mrs Goetz are so friendly and inviting. We recommend this…

chris Ryder · 5/5 on Google · 9 years ago
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Getting there

868 E Broadway, Stratford, CT 06615

Questions about Helen King Reynolds Private School

Is Helen King Reynolds Private School licensed?

Yes. Helen King Reynolds Private School holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.14462), with a licensed capacity of 28 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Helen King Reynolds Private School had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 6 violations for Helen King Reynolds Private School in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 13. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Helen King Reynolds Private School take?

Helen King Reynolds Private School is licensed to serve preschool ages, and is open 8:30 am to 3 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Helen King Reynolds Private School cost?

Helen King Reynolds Private School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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