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South Windsor Mother Goose Children's Center To Surrender Its License

Hartford Courant - 7/19/2018

July 19--A South Windsor day care center where an allegation of abuse was not reported to the state as required will surrender its license in September and search for another operator, officials said.

Mother Goose Children's Center chose to surrender its licenses to provide child care in the state by Sept. 28, according to David Wilkinson, commissioner of the state Office of Early Childhood.

He said the owners have agreed to find a new operator by the September deadline. Under the agreement, the owners will not face charges and the Office of Early Childhood will not "take other disciplinary action."

"Consistency of care is recognized as an important factor in child development and is a priority for many parents," Wilkinson wrote in a letter to parents. "It is our judgment that transition of all management and operations is an appropriate remedy in the interest of ensuring safety and quality care at this site."

Wilkinson did not elaborate on the details of the allegation, since the situation is still under investigation.

"We are cooperating with the state agencies," Deputy Police Chief Scott Custer said. "All children are considered safe, and we are reviewing what, if any, criminal violations have occurred. No arrests have been made."

The center, which has about 150 children, was opened in 1973 by Marjorie Glater and Sandra Kerns. According to its website, the center has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 1992.

"During the time in which an alternative operator is being secured, the facilities will be subject to frequent state inspections," Wilkinson said.

The owners did not comment on the allegations and inquiries were directed to their attorney Steven Seligman, who could not be reached for comment. If the center does not find another operator by September, it will be shut down, Wilkinson said.

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