Ymca School Age - Joel School
137A GLENWOOD RD, CLINTON, CT 06413-1425Childery 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 518% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026) 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 12, 20245 Findings5 Important
- 172- Staff Training – Diabetes19a-79-13(b)(1)-(c)(2)
- 176- Signed Agreement with Parent Regarding Equipment, Supplies, Materials to Be Discarded19a-79-13(d)(3)
- 033-Professional Development19a-79-4a(a)(2)-(h)(1-2)
- 040- Individual Care Plan- Signed by Parents/staff19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
- 160- Medication Trainings19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C)
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