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Meriden Ymca Child Care @ Ben Franklin
Child care center
426 W Main St
Meriden, CT 06451

TheVardellReport
Child care center
426 W Main St
Meriden, CT 06451
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The Essentials
Across 22 licensing visits from May 2013 to October 2026, OEC cited 94 violations at Meriden Ymca Child Care @ Ben Franklin.
* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 19 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 | 10 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 | 12 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 |
| 2026 | 5 | 7 |
Chronology
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.
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-4219
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-4220
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-1979
6 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), X2026-1979
1 violation
Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2026-326
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-1873
7 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), X2025-1873
9 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), X2024-2163
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-1960
9 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), X2023-1960
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-1960
4 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), X2022-1733
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-3924
3 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), X2019-4791
8 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), X2018-5031
4 violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-4914
6 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), X2017-4914
4 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), X2016-4892
5 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), X2015-4658
5 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), X2015-4658
4 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), X2014-3450
19 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), X2013-1295
Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) in November 2014, October 2016, October 2017, January 2018, October 2018, September 2019, May 2022, May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Staff Health Records. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in November 2014, October 2015, November 2015, October 2017, January 2018, October 2018, September 2019, May 2022 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in May 2013, October 2017, January 2018, October 2018, May 2022, May 2023, May 2024 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) in October 2016, October 2017, January 2018, May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Designated Head Teacher/60%. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-2a(c)(7) in May 2013, October 2017 and October 2018. The agency describes it this way: Local Health Inspection. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) in May 2013, October 2016 and September 2019. The agency describes it this way: Annual Staff Training. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) in November 2014, May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Menus. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) in October 2015, November 2015 and October 2018. The agency describes it this way: Enrollment Information. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) in October 2015, November 2015 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5) in November 2014, October 2015 and November 2015. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) in October 2015, November 2015 and October 2018. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) in May 2013 and May 2023. The agency describes it this way: First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) in May 2013 and May 2023. The agency describes it this way: School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(a) in May 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensuring the safety & health of children. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(1) in May 2013 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(d)(2) in May 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Two staff present - age 18 or older. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) in April 2026 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in May 2013 and May 2022. The agency describes it this way: Logs/Visits Documented. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) in May 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Authorized prescriber/parent permission. 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.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Staff Health Records: cited in nine visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4): cited in nine visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff: cited in eight visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Designated Head Teacher/60%: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-2a(c)(7) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Local Health Inspection: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Annual Staff Training: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Menus: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Enrollment Information: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) was cited, and how do you check it now?
First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?
School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Ensuring the safety & health of children: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(d)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(d)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Two staff present - age 18 or older: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Supervision: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Logs/Visits Documented: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Authorized prescriber/parent permission: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
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.
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.
The Evidence
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.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.16640
Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2013-1295
Visit May 23, 2013 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2014-3450
Visit Nov 5, 2014 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2015-4658
Visit Oct 29, 2015 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2015-4658
Visit Nov 3, 2015 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2016-4892
Visit Oct 18, 2016 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-4914
Visit Oct 5, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-4914
Visit Jan 10, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-5031
Visit Oct 1, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-4791
Visit Sep 30, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-3924
Visit Oct 21, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-1733
Visit May 5, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-1960
Visit May 17, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-1960
Visit May 17, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-1960
Visit Jun 1, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-2163
Visit May 16, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-1873
Visit May 7, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-1873
Visit May 21, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2026-326
Visit Apr 7, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-1979
Visit May 7, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-1979
Visit May 21, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-4219
Visit Oct 7, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-4220
Visit Oct 7, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowSeptember 1, 2011 – November 1, 2026
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