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Ballestrini Child Care Center- Niantic

Child care center

161 W Main St
Niantic, CT 06357

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Nov 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-CT-DCCC.16554-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Niantic, CT
Record Period
2011–2026
Source Documents
26
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 25 licensing visits from November 2011 to June 2026, OEC cited 95 violations at Ballestrini Child Care Center- Niantic.

Visits
25
2011–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations
Violations
95
Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff
Visits With Violations
19
Correction dates are not published
Complaint investigations
4
Investigations opened on a complaint

Violations by Year

  • Violations
2011: 5 violations across 1 visit520111 visit2012: 1 violation across 1 visit120121 visit2013: 7 violations across 1 visit720131 visit2014: 14 violations across 1 visit1420141 visit2015: 18 violations across 1 visit1820151 visit2016: 16 violations across 2 visits1620162 visits2017: 8 violations across 3 visits820173 visits2018: 1 violation across 1 visit120181 visit2019: 6 violations across 3 visits620193 visits2020: 1 violation across 1 visit120201 visit2021: 1 violation across 1 visit120211 visit2022: 9 violations across 4 visits920224 visits2023: 4 violations across 2 visits420232 visits2024: 1 violation across 1 visit120241 visit2025: 0 violations across 1 visit020251 visit2026: 3 violations across 1 visit32026*1 visit2011: 5 violations across 1 visit520111 visit2012: 1 violation across 1 visit120121 visit2013: 7 violations across 1 visit720131 visit2014: 14 violations across 1 visit1420141 visit2015: 18 violations across 1 visit1820151 visit2016: 16 violations across 2 visits1620162 visits2017: 8 violations across 3 visits820173 visits2018: 1 violation across 1 visit120181 visit2019: 6 violations across 3 visits620193 visits2020: 1 violation across 1 visit120201 visit2021: 1 violation across 1 visit120211 visit2022: 9 violations across 4 visits920224 visits2023: 4 violations across 2 visits420232 visits2024: 1 violation across 1 visit120241 visit2025: 0 violations across 1 visit020251 visit2026: 3 violations across 1 visit32026*1 visit

* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.

Violations by year
YearVisitsViolations
201115
201211
201317
2014114
2015118
2016216
201738
201811
201936
202011
202111
202249
202324
202411
202510
202613

What the Record Shows

  • OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
  • OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
  • 4 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest full inspection, June 25, 2026, recorded 3 violations.

What to Ask About

Report at a Glance

Facility
Ballestrini Child Care Center- Niantic
Address
161 W Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
License Number
CT-DCCC.16554
License Type
Child care center
Licensed Capacity
76 children
Capacity Under Age 3
24 children
Ages Served
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours
Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
License Expires
2029-05-31
Record Window
September 1, 2011 to November 1, 2026
02

Chronology

Inspection History

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. 2026

    Unannounced full inspection

    3 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)Authorized prescriber/parent permissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)Non-Prescription Topical MedicationsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-2887

  2. 2025

    Unannounced full inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-2681

  3. 2024

    Unannounced full inspection

    1 violation

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1560

  4. 2023

    Investigation

    2 violations

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(a)Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)Administration-Policies, plans and proceduresCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2023-378

  5. 2023

    Unannounced full inspection

    2 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer AffixedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-1357

  6. 2022

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4620

  7. 2022

    Investigation

    2 violations

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)Administration- Managing Child BehaviorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- RatiosCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2022-616

  8. 2022

    Unannounced full inspection

    6 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)Proper Refrigeration -45 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(3)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)Diaper Changing Policy Posted/FollowedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects InaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-2953

  9. 2022

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E)Administration- Failure to ReportCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2022-172

  10. 2021

    Unannounced full inspection

    1 violation

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)Proper Refrigeration 45 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-1714

  11. 2020

    Unannounced full inspection

    1 violation

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-10(e)(5)Disposable Paper SheetsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-594

  12. 2019

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-1641

  13. 2019

    Unannounced full inspection

    6 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)Free Standing CribsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(5)Disposable Paper SheetsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer AffixedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-1641

  14. 2019

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-35

  15. 2018

    Unannounced full inspection

    1 violation

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-2494

  16. 2017

    Unannounced full inspection

    1 violation

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-5264

  17. 2017

    Unannounced full inspection

    7 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(3)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(5)Disposable Paper SheetsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)Crib/Bed Free from Observable HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-178

  18. 2017

    Unannounced full inspection

    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), X2017-411

  19. 2016

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2016-1733

  20. 2016

    Unannounced full inspection

    16 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)New Staff/Employee OrientationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)MenusCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)Professional DevelopmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(d)(1)Designated DirectorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/DisposedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects InaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2016-1733

  21. 2015

    Unannounced full inspection

    18 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)Professional DevelopmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(3)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(d)Emergency Distribution of Potassium Iodide: Parent Permission/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)Free Standing CribsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4)Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical DocumentationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects InaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(1)Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from ParentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(5)Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's NameCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2015-1310

  22. 2014

    Unannounced full inspection

    14 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)Annual Staff TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field TripCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Rugs SecuredCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)Equipment Anchored/Safely ArrangedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/DisposedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(5)Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's NameCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2014-1265

  23. 2013

    Unannounced full inspection

    7 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9)Covered Waste ReceptacleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects InaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(5)Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's NameCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2013-735

  24. 2012

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-10(e)Under Three Endorsement- Diapering & toiletingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2012-220019826

  25. 2011

    Unannounced full inspection

    5 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(e)(9)Radon TestCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(5)Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's NameCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2011-354535

Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Consultant Agreements/Contracts, Cited in Seven Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) in November 2011, April 2013, May 2014, May 2015, April 2016, January 2017 and October 2017. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible, Cited in Five Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(h)(2) in April 2013, May 2014, May 2015, April 2016 and July 2022. The agency describes it this way: Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-10(h)(2) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked, Cited in Five Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in April 2013, May 2015, April 2016, April 2019 and July 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment, Cited in Five Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(2) in April 2013, May 2014, May 2015, April 2016 and April 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-7a(h)(2) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name, Cited in Four Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(k)(5) in November 2011, April 2013, May 2014 and May 2015. The agency describes it this way: Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-10(k)(5) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Four Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in May 2014, May 2015, April 2016 and January 2017. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe, Cited in Four Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in November 2011, May 2014, April 2016 and January 2017. The agency describes it this way: License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Playground Free From Hazards, Cited in Four Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in November 2011, May 2014, April 2016 and April 2019. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Disposable Paper Sheets, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(e)(5) in January 2017, April 2019 and February 2020. The agency describes it this way: Disposable Paper Sheets. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-10(e)(5) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  10. 10

    Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(3) in May 2015, January 2017 and July 2022. The agency describes it this way: Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-9a(a)(3) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  11. 11

    Adequate Sinks in Program Space, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(d)(1) in May 2015 and April 2023. The agency describes it this way: Adequate Sinks in Program Space. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-10(d)(1) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  12. 12

    Free Standing Cribs, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) in May 2015 and April 2019. The agency describes it this way: Free Standing Cribs. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-10(d)(2)(A) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  13. 13

    Local Health Inspection, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-2a(c)(7) in April 2016 and May 2018. The agency describes it this way: Local Health Inspection. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-2a(c)(7) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  14. 14

    New Staff/Employee Orientation, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) in May 2014 and April 2016. The agency describes it this way: New Staff/Employee Orientation. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  15. 15

    Professional Development, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) in May 2015 and April 2016. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  16. 16

    Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in May 2014 and May 2015. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  17. 17

    Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) in August 2021 and July 2022. The agency describes it this way: Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  18. 18

    Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) in April 2019 and April 2023. The agency describes it this way: Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  19. 19

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in April 2016 and July 2022. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
  20. 20

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) in May 2014 and April 2016. 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.

    1112131415161617171718191919202122222222232324252619a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    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 seven visits, with no risk level published.

  2. 02

    What changed after 19a-79-10(h)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.

  3. 03

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.

  4. 04

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(h)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.

  5. 05

    What changed after 19a-79-10(k)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

  6. 06

    What changed after 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Logs/Visits Documented: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

  7. 07

    What changed after 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a was cited, and how do you check it now?

    License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

  8. 08

    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 four visits, with no risk level published.

  9. 09

    What changed after 19a-79-10(e)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Disposable Paper Sheets: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

  10. 10

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(a)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

  11. 11

    What changed after 19a-79-10(d)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Adequate Sinks in Program Space: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  12. 12

    What changed after 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Free Standing Cribs: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  13. 13

    What changed after 19a-79-2a(c)(7) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Local Health Inspection: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  14. 14

    What changed after 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    New Staff/Employee Orientation: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  15. 15

    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.

  16. 16

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

  17. 17

    What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  18. 18

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  19. 19

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

  20. 20

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

  21. 21

    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.

  22. 22

    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.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

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.

  • Child care licensing program data (data.ct.gov)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.16554

    Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2011-354535

    Visit Nov 1, 2011 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2012-220019826

    Visit Sep 26, 2012 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2013-735

    Visit Apr 3, 2013 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2014-1265

    Visit May 5, 2014 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2015-1310

    Visit May 1, 2015 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2016-1733

    Visit Apr 15, 2016 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2016-1733

    Visit Jul 11, 2016 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-178

    Visit Jan 12, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-411

    Visit Jan 12, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-5264

    Visit Oct 23, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-2494

    Visit May 15, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-35

    Visit Jan 2, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-1641

    Visit Apr 9, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-1641

    Visit May 14, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-594

    Visit Feb 5, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-1714

    Visit Aug 17, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2022-172

    Visit Mar 21, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-2953

    Visit Jul 26, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2022-616

    Visit Aug 15, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-4620

    Visit Nov 30, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-1357

    Visit Apr 13, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2023-378

    Visit May 3, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-1560

    Visit Apr 18, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-2681

    Visit Jun 30, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-2887

    Visit Jun 25, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗

Coverage

Record windowSeptember 1, 2011 – November 1, 2026

  • This record is OEC's list of active child care licenses as of November 2026, with the inspections, follow-up visits and investigations in OEC's files, which run from September 2011.
  • OEC's files give no correction date for a violation, so no violation in this record shows one; OEC's resolution of each inspection or investigation (a corrective action plan, a referral to its legal division) is kept with the visit.
  • Exempt child care centers (programs OEC records but does not license, such as those a public school runs) and youth camps are not in this record.
  • OEC's files give no county and no map point for a program.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Correction dates
OEC's files record the violation cited, not when it was corrected.
Severity of violations
OEC's files do not grade violations.
Complaints not investigated
Complaints OEC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

Data architecture: Cierto supplies the source-backed machine-readable bundle. Life by Vardell independently creates the narrative, design, and consumer report.