Ark Early Care & Education Center
Daycare center in Waterbury, CT. 222 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
About the program
Ark Early Care & Education Center is a licensed daycare center in Waterbury, Connecticut, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 66 children and serves preschool ages.
The Ark Child Development Center is a state-licensed, NAEYC-accredited facility providing preschool programs for children ages 2 years 9 months to 5.
The program follows a play-based approach, states NAEYC accreditation and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Ark Early Care & Education Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
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.
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.
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.
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
Employee orientation for new program staff [19a-79-3a(b)(6)]
Regulation: The operator shall require participation by new program staff in employee orientation.
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.
Show all 6 violations on file
Annual policy training for program staff [19a-79-3a(b)(6)]
Regulation: The operator shall assure annual training for all current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures.
What parents say
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Ark Child Development Center! Our 4-year-old daughter has truly blossomed since joining. From day one, the staff made her feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. We’ve seen such a positive change in her confidence, communication skills, and curiosity. She comes home every day with…
Vipin Choudhary · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoOur son has only been attending for a few weeks since transitioning from another center, and the difference has been incredible. The growth we’ve already seen in his abilities is truly amazing. The staff goes above and beyond. They are kind, patient, and genuinely invested in each child. It means so much to see him come home excitedly talking about his teachers and new friends. Even better, he wakes up eager and…
Menisha Martinez · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoI wish I have more stars to give amazing stuff cleaning environments. I would recommend this learning center for your kids. My first child went to this learning center. Now my second child That never know how to help herself to go to the bathroom with all the teachers and staff that work with my kids. I want to give a great big thank you. You guys are amazing.Big up yourself.
MGIRIEJA · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoI believe every kids must learn and will learn, but sending my Kids to this center was the best thing I have ever done. Staff is amazing. I wish I could give more than five star. The environment is very clean. Oh, I must say smell good too. I would highly Recommend parents send your kids to this center. Amazing stuff
Glenroy Taylor · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoGetting there
222 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Questions about Ark Early Care & Education Center
Is Ark Early Care & Education Center licensed?
Yes. Ark Early Care & Education Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70835), with a licensed capacity of 66 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Ark Early Care & Education Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 6 violations for Ark Early Care & Education Center in the last three years, across 1 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 Ark Early Care & Education Center take?
Ark Early Care & Education Center is licensed to serve preschool ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Ark Early Care & Education Center cost?
Ark Early Care & Education 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.
