St. Andrew Academy Preschool and B/a School Program
395 ANTON ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606-2120Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Connecticut OEC Elevate rating of Member. Structural quality reflects a 111% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 2025) and a license that's pending or provisional. The structural rating also includes Connecticut's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Connecticut caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Connecticut OEC Elevate Member (1 out of Max 3) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
- Recognized by NEASC.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 022- Background Checks- Evidence of ComplianceStaffing (n)
Jul 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 014a-Fire Marshal Certificate/fire DrillsAdministration (k)
Aug 30, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 026-Children–s Enrollment/Permission RecordsRecord Keeping (a)
- 027-Immunization AttestationRecord Keeping (b)
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