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Beehive Childrens Center NM

A child care center in New Milford, Connecticut 06776

278 Danbury Rd, New Milford, Connecticut 06776. (860) 355-8534.

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The short answer

Record last released by Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on Oct 24, 2026.

The last 24 months 18 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

3 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Dec 19, 2025.

18 violations cited in the last three years, 1 of them in investigations.

Source:

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Inspections, Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Investigations and Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Violations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

18 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

18 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Violations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Dec 19, 2025: unannounced inspection (full)5 violations
  • Postings: 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.

    Rule 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8).

  • Children’s Enrollment information: 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. The record shall include enrollment information signed and dated by the parent(s) that shall include, but not be limited to: the child�s name, address, date of birth and date enrolled, the residence, business address(es) and telephone number(s) of the parent(s) and the name and telephone number of the child�s physician or other primary health care provider.

    Rule 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C).

  • Child Health Records: 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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a signed physical examination form including the child’s date of birth, a statement about the child’s general health and the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to other children or which would currently affect this child�s functional ability to participate safely in a child care setting.

    Rule 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E).

  • Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard.

    Rule 19a-79-7a(e)(5).

  • Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls: All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated.

    Rule 19a-79-7a(g)(5).

Jan 2, 2025: unannounced inspection (full)5 violations
  • Comprehensive background checks: The operator shall ensure that all program staff have completed a comprehensive background check before they have unsupervised access to children. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. The operator shall obtain from each prospective employee, who is eighteen years of age or older, for a position that requires the provision of care to a child or involves unsupervised access to a child, a listing of all employment held in the United States for an organization that provides care or services to children in the preceding five years. The operator shall take reasonable steps to contact each previous employer provided by the prospective employee to verify at a minimum the prospective employee�s job title, description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and whether such previous employer would recommend the prospective employee for rehire. This information shall be made accessible to the Office upon request. The operator shall not employ program staff, including volunteers, who have a record that the commissioner reasonably believes renders such program staff unsuitable to be employed in a child care center or group child care home.

    Rule 19a-79-4a(b).

  • Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff: 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.

    Rule 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E).

  • Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

    Rule 19a-79-7a(e)(5).

  • Rugs-not tripping/slipping hazard: Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard.

    Rule 19a-79-7a(e)(5).

  • Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

    Rule 19a-79-7a(g)(1).

Dec 13, 2024: investigation (self-reported)1 violation
  • Child behavior management: The operator and program staff shall manage child behavior using techniques based on developmentally appropriate practice, including positive guidance, redirection and setting clear limits that encourage children to develop self-control, self-discipline and positive self-esteem and communicate acceptable techniques to all staff.

    Rule 19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A).

Dec 22, 2023: unannounced inspection (full)7 violations
  • Background Checks: 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 evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.

    Rule 19a-79-4a(b).

  • Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB: 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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.

    Rule 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e).

  • Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff): 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 necessary.

    Rule 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E).

  • Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

    Rule 19a-79-7a(e)(5).

  • Rugs Secured: Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.

    Rule 19a-79-7a(e)(5).

  • Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

    Rule 19a-79-7a(g).

  • Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage: 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 stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency.

    Rule 19a-79-9a(b)(5).

All 4 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Dec 19, 2025Unannounced inspection (full)5 violations cited
Jan 2, 2025Unannounced inspection (full)5 violations cited
Dec 11, 2024Investigation (self-reported)1 violation cited
Dec 22, 2023Unannounced inspection (full)7 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, first licensed Jun 3, 2011.
  • Licensed for ages 6 weeks to 13 years.
  • Connecticut’s licence classes: Under 3 years, Preschool, School age.
  • Licence DCCC.16870, valid Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2027.
  • Capacity: 122 children (43 under 3).
Source:

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Program Data. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Connecticut acted against it?

  • 1 investigation in the last three years: 1 self-reported.
  • How they were resolved, in Connecticut’s words: Corrective Action Plan (1).
Source:

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Investigations and Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Inspections. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Connecticut doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers.

Who owns it?

  • Connecticut’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Connecticut’s licensing data has no quality rating.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 101 child care providers in Litchfield County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 18.
Source:

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Violations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 101 in Litchfield County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Children’s Center of New Milford17
A Time for Children13
Wow Kids Learning Center and Child Care15
Beehive Childrens Center NM This child care provider18
Kids in Action13
Peter Pratt Nature School8
Bright Years New Milford9
Minds in Motion Childcare39
Brightpath - New Milford21
Janet Seymour13
Susan Purvis5
Maria Romano22

What the record doesn’t say

  • Connecticut doesn’t grade violations by severity, so read what was cited.
  • Connecticut’s open data gives the rule behind each violation, not what the inspector saw.
  • Connecticut doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated, only how each investigation was resolved.
  • Connecticut doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
  • This page shows Connecticut’s records from the last three years; its open data goes back to 2005.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 24, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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