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Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is a nationally recognized, 187-bed not-for-profit children’s hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. Ranked by Women’s Choice as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation, we foster a patient- and family-centered environment with a focus on research, education and advocacy.
Connecticut Children’s serves as the primary pediatric teaching hospital for the UConn School of Medicine, has a teaching partnership with the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and is a research partner of The Jackson Laboratory.
Connecticut Children’s welcomes, cares for and protects all children who walk through our doors. We are an institution of acceptance and compassion regardless of nationality or immigration status.
History
The history of Connecticut Children’s spans more than 100 years. Founded as a 10-bed hospital for children who suffered incurable conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida and polio, Connecticut Children’s is now one of only two freestanding children’s hospitals in New England and the only freestanding children’s hospital in Connecticut.
Specialties
With a medical staff of more than 1,000 practicing in more than 30 specialties, Connecticut Children’s is a tertiary referral center that provides outstanding care to children of all ages affected by a wide range of conditions.
Our Not-For-Profit Status
Connecticut Children’s is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. As a not-for-profit organization, all of our stakeholders benefit from Connecticut Children’s accomplishments.
Children across the state benefit from our support for community initiatives to keep children safer and healthier. Academic medical professionals are supported in their pursuit of discovery through research. Community-based pediatric health care providers receive the guidance and support they need from our multi-specialty experts.
All of Connecticut Children’s resources are put towards supporting our mission to improve the physical and emotional health of all children.
The main campus of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is located at 282 Washington Street in Hartford. It is one of just two freestanding children’s hospitals in New England and the only one in Connecticut exclusively dedicated to the health and wellbeing of children. All of our services are available at this location.
GETTING HERE Traveling by Bus
CTTRANSIT buses stop regularly at or near Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. For the current schedule, call 860.525.9181 (TDD/TTY: 860.272.8196).
Traveling by Plane
Nineteen major airlines fly into nearby Bradley International Airport (Hartford/Springfield). Taxis are available from the airport to Connecticut Children’s at a fixed rate.
Traveling by Train
AMTRAK trains stop daily at Union Station in Hartford. Taxis are available from the station. For schedule information, call AMTRAK at 800.872.7245.
VISITOR PARKING
The visitor parking garage is located at 85 Seymour Street, across from Connecticut Children’s ambulatory entrance. Handicapped parking spaces are available on every level. Hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30am-10pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am-10pm. Handicapped and wheelchair accessible parking is also located near the main entrance on Washington Street.
Daily Parking First 20 minutes No charge 21 minutes to 1 hour $2.00 1 hour to 90 minutes $3.00 90 minutes to 2 hours $4.00 2 hours to 3 hours $5.00 3 hours to 4 hours $6.00 4 hours to 5 hours $7.00 5 hours to 6 hours $8.00 6 hours to 24 hours $9.00
The fee for a lost ticket is $9.00
Long-term Parking
Parking garage access cards are available for purchase to families with a child who will stay at Connecticut Children’s for an extended period. Cards may be purchased at the Cashier’s Office (2C on the second floor) or at the Hartford Hospital Gift Shop during regular business hours. Garage access cards cost $20 per week or $65 per month, plus a $10 deposit which is refunded when the card is returned. For more information, please call the Cashier’s Office at 860.545.9851.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is available at the Connecticut Children’s ambulatory entrance on Seymour Street Monday through Friday from 6am-6pm at a rate of $5.00/ up to 4 hours and $10.00/ 4+ hours, daily max. Handicapped parking is available near the Valet/Emergency Department entrance and always free.
HOSPITAL ENTRANCES
Ambulatory Entrance (crooked cube)
Opposite visitor parking garage
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6am-8pm
Emergency Department Entrance (cone)
Seymour Street
Hours: 24/7
CONTACT INFORMATION Main Number 860.545.9000 Emergency Department 860.545.9200 Administration 860.545.8550 Cashier/Parking 860.545.9851 Connecticut Children’s Friends Gift Shop 860.545.9385 Financial Counseling 860.545.8086 Health Information and Medical Records 860.837.5780 Patient Accounts 860.837.6170 Patient & Family Experience 860.837.5282 Inpatient Units 6th Floor 860.545.8730 7th Floor 860.545.8760 8th Floor 860.545.8800 Pediatric Intensive
Care 860.545.9850 Neonatal Intensive Care 860.545.9720
