The Vardell Report.Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield

Across 18 licensing visits from October 2016 to May 2026, OEC cited 91 violations at Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield.

Visits

18

2016–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

91

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

14

Correction dates are not published

Complaint investigations

1

Investigations opened on a complaint

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. May 222026

   Unannounced full inspection

   6 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)Children's Enrollment informationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(b)Comprehensive background checksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(d)(7)Individual storage of clothing/beddingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(g)(5)Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recallsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(b)(2)021a-Past Employment HistoryCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual care plan- signed by parents/staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-2440

2. May 162025

   Unannounced full inspection

   5 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)PostingsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(b)(6)Space not approved-not used for field trips-written parent permissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repairCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-1966

3. Dec 132024

   Investigation

   2 violations

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

   • 19a-79-4a(d)(3)(A-C)Personal qualities of staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(a)Ensuring the safety & health of childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-1302

4. Nov 82024

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-4623

5. Nov 52024

   Unannounced partial inspection

   5 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-10(c)(2)Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(c)(3)Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)Notification of ChangeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(c)(2)Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance programCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-4623

6. Apr 232024

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1482

7. Apr 162024

   Unannounced full inspection

   7 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 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-79-4a(c)(4)(D)021b-SupervisionCitedNo 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-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)New Staff/Employee OrientationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19-79-6a(a)(6);19a-79-7a(d)(4)];19a-79-7a(e)(16)All Openings for Ventilation ScreenedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good RepairCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1482

8. Apr 192023

   Unannounced full inspection

   8 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-7a(d)(10)Approved Safety Outlets/CoversCitedNo 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-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo 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(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)Ventilation in Toilet RoomCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7aAll Openings for Ventilation ScreenedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-1471

9. May 312022

   Unannounced full inspection

   10 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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)Authorized Released PermissionCitedNo 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-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)Proper Refrigeration 45 degreesCitedNo 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)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo 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-79-9a(a)(3)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-2074

10. Jun 302021

    Follow-up visit

    3 violations

    • 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-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-768

11. Jun 12021

    Unannounced full inspection

    10 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo 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(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a001b-AdministrationCitedNo 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-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo 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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-768

12. Jul 142020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-1668

13. Apr 302019

    Unannounced full inspection

    6 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(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)Professional DevelopmentCitedNo 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-79-9a(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-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo 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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-2099

14. Jul 242018

    Follow-up visit

    1 violation

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)PoliciesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-3765

15. Jul 162018

    Unannounced full inspection

    2 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(e)(3)Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-3765

16. Jul 242017

    Unannounced full inspection

    10 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-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)PoliciesCitedNo 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(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo 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(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7aPeeling Paint ObservedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/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), X2017-3794

17. Oct 52016

    Unannounced full inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2016-4796

18. Oct 52016

    Unannounced full inspection

    16 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(9)Kitchen SeparatedCitedNo 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(d)(10)Approved Safety Outlets/CoversCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good RepairCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Rugs SecuredCitedNo 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)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-79-9a(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-79-10(c)(4)Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)CitedNo 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), X2016-4797

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

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

1. 1

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in October 2016, June 2021, June 2021, May 2022 and April 2023. 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.

   16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Playground Free From Hazards, Cited in Five Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in October 2016, July 2017, June 2021, June 2021 and May 2022. 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.

   16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in October 2016, April 2019, April 2023 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Individual care plan- signed by parents/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.

   16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(2) in October 2016, June 2021, May 2022 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.

   16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-7a(h)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Professional Development, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) in October 2016, July 2017 and April 2019. 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.

   16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Nutritious Snacks/Meals, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(2) in October 2016, June 2021 and April 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.

   16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-6a(a)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in October 2016, June 2021 and June 2021. 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.

   16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in October 2016, April 2024 and May 2025. 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.

   16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-7a(e)(5) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g) in October 2016, July 2017 and July 2018. The agency describes it this way: Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic. 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.

   16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-7a(g) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) in June 2021 and April 2024. The agency describes it this way: Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) in April 2019 and June 2021. The agency describes it this way: Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

    New Staff/Employee Orientation, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) in May 2022 and April 2024. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Citation 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) in July 2017 and April 2019. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Policies, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) in July 2017 and July 2018. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Menus, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) in October 2016 and July 2017. The agency describes it this way: Menus. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
16. 16

    Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) in May 2022 and April 2024. The agency describes it this way: Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
17. 17

    Approved Safety Outlets/Covers, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(d)(10) in October 2016 and April 2023. The agency describes it this way: Approved Safety Outlets/Covers. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-7a(d)(10) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
18. 18

    Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) in July 2017 and April 2023. The agency describes it this way: Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) across all 18 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 October 2016 and April 2019. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 18 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 April 2019 and May 2022. 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.

    16161718181920212122232424242424252619a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest

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

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

2. 02

   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 five visits, with no risk level published.

3. 03

   What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff: cited in four 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 four visits, with no risk level published.

5. 05

   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 three visits, with no risk level published.

6. 06

   What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Nutritious Snacks/Meals: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

7. 07

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

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

8. 08

   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.

9. 09

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

   Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

10. 10

    What changed after 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

11. 11

    What changed after 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

12. 12

    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.

13. 13

    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.

14. 14

    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.

15. 15

    What changed after 19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Menus: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

16. 16

    What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

17. 17

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

    Approved Safety Outlets/Covers: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

18. 18

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet: 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.

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.70281

  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 · X2016-4796

  Visit Oct 5, 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 · X2016-4797

  Visit Oct 5, 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 · X2017-3794

  Visit Jul 24, 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 · X2018-3765

  Visit Jul 16, 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 · X2018-3765

  Visit Jul 24, 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 · X2019-2099

  Visit Apr 30, 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 · X2020-1668

  Visit Jul 14, 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 · X2021-768

  Visit Jun 1, 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 · X2021-768

  Visit Jun 30, 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 · X2022-2074

  Visit May 31, 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 · X2023-1471

  Visit Apr 19, 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 · X2024-1482

  Visit Apr 16, 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 · X2024-1482

  Visit Apr 23, 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 · X2024-4623

  Visit Nov 5, 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 · X2024-4623

  Visit Nov 8, 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 · 2024-1302

  Visit Dec 13, 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 · X2025-1966

  Visit May 16, 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 · X2026-2440

  Visit May 22, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  View Dataset ↗

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.