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Slocum Child Care Center

Daycare center in Waterbury, CT. 25 Rumford St, Waterbury, CT 06704

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AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity232 children
Violations, last 3 years13
On the register since2015

About the program

Slocum Child Care Center is a licensed daycare center in Waterbury, Connecticut, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 232 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

New Opportunities is a non-profit organization providing various social services, including early education programs, across multiple Connecticut towns.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Slocum Child Care Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.70257
Licence statusActive since 2015
Licensed capacity232 children
Inspections on file6
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years13Area median for centers: 15
Inspections on file6
All violations on file22Most 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 20, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited February 19, 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.

Cited February 19, 2026

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.

Cited February 19, 2026

Feeding [19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)]

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. When food and liquids are served a written statement spec

Cited February 6, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

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Cited January 14, 2025

Food Service Inspection [19a-79-6a(a)(5)]

Regulation: All areas used for the preparation and serving of meals in child care centers shall meet the requirements as set forth in the Department of Public Health�s Model Food Code, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Child care centers that prepare food shall maintain at the child care center and make available to the Office upon request a copy of a current and full food service inspection report issued by the local director of health.

Cited January 14, 2025

Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]

Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

Cited January 14, 2025

Hot water/steam pipes protected [19a-79-7a(e)(6)]

Regulation: Hot water or steam pipes located in areas accessible to children shall have adequate protective covering which is maintained safely and in good repair.

Cited January 14, 2025

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.

Cited January 14, 2025

Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around [19a-79-7a(g)(6)]

Regulation: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpet is not considered a shock absorbing surface.

Cited January 8, 2024

License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a]

Regulation: The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

Cited January 8, 2024

Activity Choices [19a-79-8a(b)]

Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home shall develop and implement a written plan for the daily program that includes a flexible schedule. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have policies, procedures and activities that meet and enhance the individual needs of the diverse population of children served, which includes children with cultural, language and developmental differences.

Cited January 8, 2024

001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children [19a-79-3a]

Regulation: The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.

Cited February 2, 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 February 2, 2023

Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [19a-79-10(k)(5)]

Regulation: Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.

Cited February 2, 2023

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 February 2, 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 24, 2022

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.

Cited March 24, 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 24, 2022

Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)]

Regulation: The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.

Cited March 24, 2022

Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)]

Regulation: All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an all

Cited March 24, 2022

Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)]

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 two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program

What parents say

The woman at the desk has the most nastiest attitude ever be ware

Deondra J · 1/5 on Google · 10 years ago
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Getting there

25 Rumford St, Waterbury, CT 06704

Questions about Slocum Child Care Center

Is Slocum Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Slocum Child Care Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70257), with a licensed capacity of 232 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Slocum Child Care Center had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 13 violations for Slocum Child Care Center in the last three years, across 6 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 Slocum Child Care Center take?

Slocum Child Care Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Slocum Child Care Center cost?

Slocum Child Care 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.

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