The Naugatuck Day Care Center is a non-profit agency, run by a board of directors, that is funded by the town. The…More center, located on Carroll Street, provides year-round care for children ages three to five.</p> <p>Since its inception in 1975, the day care has operated out of a self-contained building which also includes a playground. All teachers at the center are required to have a Bachelors Degree, an Associates Degree or a Child Development Associate certification. They are also required to be certified by the American Red Cross in Child CPR and First Aid.</p> <p>The current director is Joy Carlson. The day care can be reached by e-mail at naug_daycare@sbcglobal.net</p>

"The mission of the Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association is to provide quality home care services in a safe and…More cost-effective manner to individuals in need of such services in the community," reads the association's mission statement.</p> <p>Established in the 1920s under the auspices of the American Red Cross, the Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association is licensed through the state Department of Public Health. The organization was originally called the Naugatuck Public Health Nursing Service until he 1980s when it expanded its role and began assuming the duties of providing skilled home care to the community.</p> <p>The VNA offers home care services to town residents, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aides. The VNA also provides blood pressure clinics and participates in health fairs and other community events. It also provides referrals to community resources and home safety checks.</p> <p>The Naugatuck VNA uses the Community Health Accreditation Program for its accreditation process. CHAP examiners visit every three years and examine employees, patients and financial records. They also make home visits.</p>