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Friends Center for Children - Blake Street

Child care center

495 Blake St
New Haven, CT 06515

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Nov 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-CT-DCCC.70516-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
New Haven, CT
Record Period
2020–2026
Source Documents
14
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 13 licensing visits from September 2020 to August 2026, OEC cited 41 violations at Friends Center for Children - Blake Street.

Visits
13
2020–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations
Violations
41
Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff
Visits With Violations
9
Correction dates are not published
Complaint investigations
0
Investigations opened on a complaint

Violations by Year

  • Violations
2011: 0 violations across 0 visits020110 visits2012: 0 violations across 0 visits020120 visits2013: 0 violations across 0 visits020130 visits2014: 0 violations across 0 visits020140 visits2015: 0 violations across 0 visits020150 visits2016: 0 violations across 0 visits020160 visits2017: 0 violations across 0 visits020170 visits2018: 0 violations across 0 visits020180 visits2019: 0 violations across 0 visits020190 visits2020: 1 violation across 2 visits120202 visits2021: 14 violations across 1 visit1420211 visit2022: 5 violations across 1 visit520221 visit2023: 4 violations across 1 visit420231 visit2024: 5 violations across 4 visits520244 visits2025: 12 violations across 2 visits1220252 visits2026: 0 violations across 2 visits02026*2 visits2011: 0 violations across 0 visits020110 visits2012: 0 violations across 0 visits020120 visits2013: 0 violations across 0 visits020130 visits2014: 0 violations across 0 visits020140 visits2015: 0 violations across 0 visits020150 visits2016: 0 violations across 0 visits020160 visits2017: 0 violations across 0 visits020170 visits2018: 0 violations across 0 visits020180 visits2019: 0 violations across 0 visits020190 visits2020: 1 violation across 2 visits120202 visits2021: 14 violations across 1 visit1420211 visit2022: 5 violations across 1 visit520221 visit2023: 4 violations across 1 visit420231 visit2024: 5 violations across 4 visits520244 visits2025: 12 violations across 2 visits1220252 visits2026: 0 violations across 2 visits02026*2 visits

* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.

Violations by year
YearVisitsViolations
201100
201200
201300
201400
201500
201600
201700
201800
201900
202021
2021114
202215
202314
202445
2025212
202620

What the Record Shows

  • OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
  • OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
  • No complaint investigation appears in this window. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest full inspection, August 11, 2026, recorded no violations.

What to Ask About

Report at a Glance

Facility
Friends Center for Children - Blake Street
Address
495 Blake St, New Haven, CT 06515
License Number
CT-DCCC.70516
License Type
Child care center
Licensed Capacity
44 children
Capacity Under Age 3
24 children
Ages Served
3 months to 5 years
Hours
Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
License Expires
2027-10-31
Record Window
September 1, 2011 to November 1, 2026
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A violation is a licensing regulation Connecticut found was not met. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Unannounced full inspection

    No violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-3440

  2. 2026

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-1156

  3. 2025

    Investigation

    3 violations

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)Policies- complete, implementedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D)SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prepCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2025-1079

  4. 2025

    Unannounced full inspection

    9 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(3)Proper Refrigeration -41 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(4)Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mthsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(c)(2)Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance programCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(1-2)Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(6)Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and aroundCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(1)Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rustCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-2930

  5. 2024

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-2889

  6. 2024

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)021b-SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-514

  7. 2024

    Unannounced full inspection

    3 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-10(k)(1)Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from ParentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1602

  8. 2024

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)021b-SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-165

  9. 2023

    Unannounced full inspection

    4 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(7)Outdoor Play Area Protected/FencedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(b)018b-Background ChecksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-1950

  10. 2022

    Unannounced full inspection

    5 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)Professional DevelopmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(3)Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good RepairCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-3097

  11. 2021

    Unannounced full inspection

    14 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(9)Radon TestCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)Designated Head Teacher/60%CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)Lead Water Test/Bottled WaterCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(3)Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(1)Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from ParentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good RepairCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(18)Operable CO Detector on Each LevelCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2542

  12. 2020

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2020-421

  13. 2020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-2477

Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in October 2021, May 2023 and April 2024. The agency describes it this way: License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2020212223242424242525262619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Playground Free From Hazards, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in August 2022, May 2023 and April 2024. The agency describes it this way: Playground Free From Hazards. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2020212223242424242525262619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(k)(1) in October 2021 and April 2024. The agency describes it this way: Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2020212223242424242525262619a-79-10(k)(1) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    021b-Supervision, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) in March 2024 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: 021b-Supervision. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2020212223242424242525262619a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(3) in October 2021 and August 2022. The agency describes it this way: Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2020212223242424242525262619a-79-7a(e)(3) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in October 2021 and August 2022. The agency describes it this way: Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2020212223242424242525262619a-79-7a(e)(5) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a was cited, and how do you check it now?

    License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

  2. 02

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Playground Free From Hazards: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

  3. 03

    What changed after 19a-79-10(k)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  4. 04

    What changed after 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    021b-Supervision: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  5. 05

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  6. 06

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  7. 07

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  8. 08

    Has the center ever been referred for legal action or put on a corrective plan, and what changed afterward?

    OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, inspections, investigations and the violations cited at each are published by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood's Division of Licensing in its daily files on data.ct.gov.

  • Child care licensing program data (data.ct.gov)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.70516

    Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-2477

    Visit Sep 4, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2020-421

    Visit Oct 5, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-2542

    Visit Oct 21, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-3097

    Visit Aug 4, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-1950

    Visit May 18, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2024-165

    Visit Mar 6, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-1602

    Visit Apr 22, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2024-514

    Visit Jun 10, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-2889

    Visit Jun 28, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-2930

    Visit Jul 17, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2025-1079

    Visit Sep 26, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-1156

    Visit Mar 20, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-3440

    Visit Aug 11, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowSeptember 1, 2011 – November 1, 2026

  • This record is OEC's list of active child care licenses as of November 2026, with the inspections, follow-up visits and investigations in OEC's files, which run from September 2011.
  • OEC's files give no correction date for a violation, so no violation in this record shows one; OEC's resolution of each inspection or investigation (a corrective action plan, a referral to its legal division) is kept with the visit.
  • Exempt child care centers (programs OEC records but does not license, such as those a public school runs) and youth camps are not in this record.
  • OEC's files give no county and no map point for a program.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Correction dates
OEC's files record the violation cited, not when it was corrected.
Severity of violations
OEC's files do not grade violations.
Complaints not investigated
Complaints OEC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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