West Haven Community House
Daycare center in West Haven, CT. 227 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516
About the program
West Haven Community House is a licensed daycare center in West Haven, Connecticut, on the state register since 1969. It is licensed for 140 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
The West Haven Community House is a non-profit organization providing Head Start preschool and before and after school programs.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. West Haven Community House does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 a month.
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.
Postings [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)]
Regulation: The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document.
Individual storage of clothing/bedding [19a-79-7a(d)(7)]
Regulation: There shall be an area available for the individual storage of each child's clothing and bedding.
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
Postings [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)]
Regulation: The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document.
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
Show all 21 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.
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
Water supply- water testing [19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)]
Regulation: Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be adequate, safe and in compliance with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Water from at least one drinking fountain or drinking, beverage and food preparation sink, and from two such sources if the facility has more than one, shall be tested every two years for lead content. The water sample shall have been standing in plumbing pipes at least six hours and the results shall be submitted to th
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
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
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
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.
Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]
Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting.
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
Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)]
Regulation: Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
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
Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)]
Regulation: Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]
Regulation: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
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.
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
Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]
Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting.
What parents say
Love community house. Both my kids went there and they loved it. I felt my children were very well cared for and enjoyed their days there.
Morgan Schrader · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoThe West Haven Community House truly prioritizes high‑quality childcare, and that same level of dedication is reflected in the Community Connections department. Community Connections works directly with individuals with special needs and physical disabilities, providing essential support, guidance, and life‑skills development. Across both programs, their commitment to creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating…
Kevin Martinez · 5/5 on Google · 2 weeks agoThese people are vile. I’m disgusted. Do not trust ur child with them. They discriminate against who the parents are and dont allow the child to join just cuz it’s a small community. They’re prejudice and I’m glad my son isn’t with them anymore. Protect ur babies.
Christina Simmons · 1/5 on Google · 3 years agoMy two boys have attended the before and after school programs here, they love it! The teachers are amazing and truly care for the kids.
Maricela Magana · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
227 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516
Questions about West Haven Community House
Is West Haven Community House licensed?
Yes. West Haven Community House holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.12628, DCCC.12620), with a licensed capacity of 140 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has West Haven Community House had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 10 violations for West Haven Community House in the last three years, across 10 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 West Haven Community House take?
West Haven Community House is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages, and is open 8 am to 3 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does West Haven Community House cost?
West Haven Community House does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.