The Vardell Report.First Step Preschool - Wilton

Across 18 licensing visits from November 2011 to December 2025, OEC cited 104 violations at First Step Preschool - Wilton.

Visits

18

2011–2025, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

104

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

14

Correction dates are not published

Complaint investigations

0

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. Dec 12025

   Unannounced full inspection

   3 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)Notification of ChangeCitedNo 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(c)(6)(A-D)Lead Paint- testing, management plansCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-4513

2. Dec 62024

   Unannounced full inspection

   3 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-7a(g)(6)Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and aroundCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returnedCitedNo 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), X2024-4791

3. Nov 152023

   Unannounced full inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-4695

4. Jan 262023

   Unannounced full inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-306

5. Mar 232022

   Unannounced full inspection

   2 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo 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

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-903

6. Oct 282020

   Unannounced partial inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-3974

7. Dec 22019

   Follow-up visit

   2 violations

   • 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-5178

8. Oct 222019

   Unannounced full inspection

   10 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(c)Notification of ChangeCitedNo 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-79-4a(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-79-9aAdministration of Medications: Written Policies/ProceduresCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)Med Trained Staff/CertificatesCitedNo 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-79-3a(k)015bb-EndorsementsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-5178

9. Nov 272018

   Unannounced full inspection

   6 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 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-79-5a(a)(3)Injury/Illness/Accident ReportsCitedNo 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)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)Med Trained Staff/CertificatesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-6098

10. Jan 32018

    Unannounced full inspection

    10 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(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)CPR Certified StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)First Aid Trained StaffCitedNo 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-79-7aPeeling Paint ObservedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)Lead Water Test/Bottled WaterCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(18)Operable CO Detector on Each LevelCitedNo 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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-55

11. Jan 42017

    Unannounced full inspection

    9 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(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo 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-79-7aPeeling Paint ObservedCitedNo 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-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)Equipment Anchored/Safely ArrangedCitedNo 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(e)(4)Washed/DisinfectedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-32

12. May 102016

    Follow-up visit

    2 violations

    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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), X2016-970

13. Mar 22016

    Unannounced full inspection

    18 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 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-79-4a(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-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)(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-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)Equipment Anchored/Safely ArrangedCitedNo 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)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/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(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo 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-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)Annual Staff TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2016-970

14. Jun 42015

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2015-687

15. Mar 112015

    Unannounced full inspection

    21 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)New Staff/Employee OrientationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)Annual Staff TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)Designated Head Teacher/60%CitedNo 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-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)Proper Refrigeration 45 degreesCitedNo 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-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)Ventilation in Toilet RoomCitedNo 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(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(18)Operable CO Detector on Each LevelCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(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)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo 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(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo 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(i)Health Consultant/Documentation of VisitsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2015-687

16. Jan 222014

    Unannounced full inspection

    1 violation

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)Designated Head Teacher/60%CitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2014-187

17. Nov 142011

    Unannounced full inspection

    9 violations

    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
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(18)Operable CO Detector on Each LevelCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med TrainingCitedNo 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-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8)Hand Washing Policy Posted/FollowedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4CitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2011-354711

18. Nov 142011

    Unannounced full inspection

    8 violations

    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
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(18)Operable CO Detector on Each LevelCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med TrainingCitedNo 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-79-10(h)(2)No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4CitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2011-354989

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

   Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Six Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in November 2011, November 2011, March 2015, March 2016, May 2016 and October 2019. 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.

   11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in March 2015, March 2016, January 2017, January 2018, October 2019 and December 2024. 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.

   11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Consultant Agreements/Contracts, Cited in Five Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) in November 2011, November 2011, March 2015, March 2016 and January 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.

   11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(h)(2) in November 2011, November 2011, March 2015 and March 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.

   11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-10(h)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in November 2011, November 2011, March 2015 and March 2016. 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.

   11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Operable CO Detector on Each Level, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(18) in November 2011, November 2011, March 2015 and January 2018. The agency describes it this way: Operable CO Detector on Each Level. 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.

   11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-7a(e)(18) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b) in November 2011, November 2011, October 2019 and December 2019. The agency describes it this way: Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med 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.

   11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-9a(b) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in March 2015, March 2016, May 2016 and January 2018. 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.

   11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Current Fire Marshal Certificate, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(2) in March 2015, March 2016 and January 2018. The agency describes it this way: Current Fire Marshal Certificate. 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.

   11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-3a(e)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) in March 2015, October 2019 and December 2019. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g) in March 2015, January 2017 and November 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-7a(g) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5), Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5) in March 2015, March 2016 and October 2019. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-9a(b)(5) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

    First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) in March 2015 and March 2016. The agency describes it this way: First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Adequate Sinks in Program Space, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(d)(1) in March 2015 and March 2016. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-10(d)(1) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
15. 15

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) in March 2016 and January 2017. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
16. 16

    Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) in November 2011 and November 2011. The agency describes it this way: Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
17. 17

    Local Health Inspection, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-2a(c)(7) in March 2016 and March 2022. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-2a(c)(7) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
18. 18

    Annual Staff Training, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) in March 2015 and March 2016. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
19. 19

    Professional Development, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) in October 2019 and March 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
20. 20

    Designated Head Teacher/60%, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) in January 2014 and March 2015. The agency describes it this way: Designated Head Teacher/60%. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
21. 21

    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 March 2016 and January 2018. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
22. 22

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in March 2016 and November 2018. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
23. 23

    Peeling Paint Observed, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a in January 2017 and January 2018. The agency describes it this way: Peeling Paint Observed. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-7a across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
24. 24

    Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in November 2011 and November 2011. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-7a(e)(5) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
25. 25

    Playground Free From Hazards, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in March 2016 and January 2017. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
26. 26

    Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) in March 2016 and January 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
27. 27

    Med Trained Staff/Certificates, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) in November 2018 and October 2019. The agency describes it this way: Med Trained Staff/Certificates. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
28. 28

    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 March 2015 and January 2018. 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.

    11111415151616171818191920222323242519a-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-79-4a(h)(2)(G) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

2. 02

   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 six visits, with no risk level published.

3. 03

   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 five visits, with no risk level published.

4. 04

   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 four visits, with no risk level published.

5. 05

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

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

6. 06

   What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(18) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Operable CO Detector on Each Level: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

7. 07

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

   Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

8. 08

   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.

9. 09

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

   Current Fire Marshal Certificate: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

10. 10

    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 three visits, with no risk level published.

11. 11

    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.

12. 12

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

13. 13

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

    First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

14. 14

    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.

15. 15

    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.

16. 16

    What changed after 19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

17. 17

    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.

18. 18

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

19. 19

    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.

20. 20

    What changed after 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Designated Head Teacher/60%: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

21. 21

    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.

22. 22

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

23. 23

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

    Peeling Paint Observed: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

24. 24

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

25. 25

    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.

26. 26

    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.

27. 27

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Med Trained Staff/Certificates: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

28. 28

    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.

29. 29

    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.

30. 30

    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.16254

  Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2011-354711

  Visit Nov 14, 2011 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2011-354989

  Visit Nov 14, 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 · X2014-187

  Visit Jan 22, 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 · X2015-687

  Visit Mar 11, 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 · X2015-687

  Visit Jun 4, 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 · X2016-970

  Visit Mar 2, 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 · X2016-970

  Visit May 10, 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 · X2017-32

  Visit Jan 4, 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 · X2018-55

  Visit Jan 3, 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 · X2018-6098

  Visit Nov 27, 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 · X2019-5178

  Visit Oct 22, 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 · X2019-5178

  Visit Dec 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 · X2020-3974

  Visit Oct 28, 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 · X2022-903

  Visit Mar 23, 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 · X2023-306

  Visit Jan 26, 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 · X2023-4695

  Visit Nov 15, 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 · X2024-4791

  Visit Dec 6, 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 · X2025-4513

  Visit Dec 1, 2025 · 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.

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