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A Time for Children
Child care center
85 Park Lane Road
New Milford, CT 06776

TheVardellReport
Child care center
85 Park Lane Road
New Milford, CT 06776
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The Essentials
Across 26 licensing visits from January 2010 to June 2026, OEC cited 108 violations at A Time for Children.
* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 11 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 | 16 |
| 2016 | 2 | 15 |
| 2017 | 2 | 9 |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 | 11 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 8 |
| 2026 | 2 | 3 |
Chronology
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A violation is a licensing regulation Connecticut found was not met. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.
1 violation
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-2896
2 violations
Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2026-241
1 violation
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-2628
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-2628
7 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-2628
2 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-2106
7 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-2115
5 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-2524
7 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-1083
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-2247
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-4811
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-3295
11 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-3295
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-3251
7 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-3251
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-3448
9 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-3448
2 violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2016-4770
13 violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2016-4770
3 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2015-4271
3 violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2015-385
10 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2015-385
No violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2015-385
7 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2014-999
11 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2011-53899
No violations
Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2010-15698
Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in August 2011, April 2014, February 2015, October 2015, June 2018, June 2019, June 2021, June 2022 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff). Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) in August 2011, April 2014, February 2015, October 2015, June 2019 and May 2023. The agency describes it this way: Annual Staff Training. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in August 2011, October 2016, June 2017, June 2018, June 2019 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(2) in August 2011, April 2014, May 2015, October 2016, May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in April 2014, February 2015, October 2016, June 2017 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Logs/Visits Documented. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) in August 2011, February 2015, October 2016 and December 2016. The agency describes it this way: Lead Management Plan Reviewed. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in February 2015, June 2017, June 2019 and May 2023. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(6) in October 2016, June 2021 and May 2023. The agency describes it this way: Emergency Plans. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) in August 2011, February 2015 and June 2018. The agency describes it this way: Consultant Agreements/Contracts. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in June 2017, June 2018 and June 2019. The agency describes it this way: Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) in August 2011, June 2018 and June 2021. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) in October 2016 and June 2018. The agency describes it this way: Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(h)(2) in August 2011 and October 2016. The agency describes it this way: No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(i) in October 2016 and December 2016. The agency describes it this way: Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) in August 2011 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) in October 2016 and June 2019. The agency describes it this way: Policies. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) in June 2019 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Professional Development. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(2) in February 2015 and May 2023. The agency describes it this way: Nutritious Snacks/Meals. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) in June 2025 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Lead Paint- testing, management plans. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in May 2015 and May 2023. The agency describes it this way: Playground Free From Hazards. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) in August 2011 and June 2017. The agency describes it this way: Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(2) in February 2015 and June 2021. The agency describes it this way: Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff): cited in nine visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Annual Staff Training: cited in six visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked: cited in six visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(h)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment: cited in six visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Logs/Visits Documented: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Lead Management Plan Reviewed: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4): cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(e)(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Emergency Plans: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Consultant Agreements/Contracts: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-10(h)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-10(i) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Policies: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Professional Development: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Nutritious Snacks/Meals: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Lead Paint- testing, management plans: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Playground Free From Hazards: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-9a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 19a-79-9a(a)(2): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
Has the center ever been referred for legal action or put on a corrective plan, and what changed afterward?
OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
The Evidence
Program details, inspections, investigations and the violations cited at each are published by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood's Division of Licensing in its daily files on data.ct.gov.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.15858
Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2010-15698
Visit Jan 15, 2010 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2011-53899
Visit Aug 12, 2011 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2014-999
Visit Apr 7, 2014 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2015-385
Visit Feb 5, 2015 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2015-385
Visit Feb 5, 2015 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2015-385
Visit May 22, 2015 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2015-4271
Visit Oct 5, 2015 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2016-4770
Visit Oct 11, 2016 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2016-4770
Visit Dec 15, 2016 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-3448
Visit Jun 27, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-3448
Visit Jul 24, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-3251
Visit Jun 19, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-3251
Visit Jul 24, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-3295
Visit Jun 17, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-3295
Visit Jul 1, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-4811
Visit Oct 1, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-2247
Visit Aug 18, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-1083
Visit Jun 23, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-2524
Visit Jun 22, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-2115
Visit May 15, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-2106
Visit May 14, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-2628
Visit Jun 26, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-2628
Visit Jun 30, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-2628
Visit Nov 5, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2026-241
Visit Mar 19, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-2896
Visit Jun 25, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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