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Kids Korner at Macdonough School
Child care center
99 Spruce St
Middletown, CT 06457
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Middletown, CT
- Record Period
- 2011–2026
- Source Documents
- 18
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 17 licensing visits from November 2011 to March 2026, OEC cited 36 violations at Kids Korner at Macdonough School.
- Visits
- 17
- 2011–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations
- Violations
- 36
- Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff
- Visits With Violations
- 11
- Correction dates are not published
- Complaint investigations
- 2
- Investigations opened on a complaint
Violations by Year
- Violations
* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 | 7 |
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.
- 2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest full inspection, March 13, 2026, recorded 7 violations.
What to Ask About
- Staff Health Records, Cited in Four Visits
- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff, Cited in Three Visits
- Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4), Cited in Three Visits
- Designated Head teacher approved- 60%, Cited in Two Visits
- Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff, Cited in Two Visits
- Professional Development, Cited in Two Visits
- Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Two Visits
- Consultants, Cited in Two Visits
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Kids Korner at Macdonough School
- Address
- 99 Spruce St, Middletown, CT 06457
- License Number
- CT-DCCC.15251
- License Type
- Child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages Served
- 5 years to 12 years
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., closed in summer
- License Expires
- 2029-02-28
- Record Window
- September 1, 2011 to November 1, 2026
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.
- 2026
Unannounced full inspection
7 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)Notification of ChangeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)Child Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-11(g)Designated Head teacher approved- 60%CitedNo 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
- 19a-79-5a(2)(C)Immunization recordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-1050
- 2025
Unannounced full inspection
5 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Employee orientation for new program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-4a(e)(1)Designated DirectorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-11(g)Designated Head teacher approved- 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), X2025-154
- 2024
Unannounced partial inspection
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-830
- 2023
Unannounced full inspection
3 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-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo 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), X2023-4885
- 2023
Investigation
1 violation
Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)021b-SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2023-942
- 2023
Investigation
1 violation
Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2023-103
- 2022
Unannounced full inspection
7 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)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-79-9a(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-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-4a(b)018b-Background ChecksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4012
- 2021
Unannounced full inspection
3 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-79-5a(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
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2443
- 2020
Unannounced partial inspection
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-3492
- 2019
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), X2019-1231
- 2018
Unannounced full inspection
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-2054
- 2017
Unannounced full inspection
1 violation
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-7aPeeling Paint ObservedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-2235
- 2017
Investigation
3 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-79-5a(a)Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's recordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-9a(b)Administration of Medications-Order from an authorized prescriber/parent's permissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2017-209
- 2016
Unannounced full inspection
1 violation
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-6a(a)(9)Kitchen SeparatedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2016-2209
- 2015
Unannounced full inspection
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2015-2184
- 2013
Unannounced full inspection
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2013-2529
- 2011
Unannounced full inspection
4 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)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2011-354693
Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Staff Health Records, Cited in Four Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) in November 2011, October 2021, October 2022 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Staff Health Records. 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.
111315161717181920212223232324252619a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff, Cited in Three Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in October 2021, October 2022 and March 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.
111315161717181920212223232324252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest - 3
Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4), Cited in Three Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in October 2021, October 2022 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
111315161717181920212223232324252619a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest - 4
Designated Head teacher approved- 60%, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-11(g) in January 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Designated Head teacher approved- 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.
111315161717181920212223232324252619a-79-11(g) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest - 5
Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(1) in January 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Daily Attendance Records: Children/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.
111315161717181920212223232324252619a-79-3a(d)(1) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest - 6
Professional Development, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) in November 2011 and October 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.
111315161717181920212223232324252619a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest - 7
Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in November 2011 and October 2022. The agency describes it this way: Logs/Visits Documented. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
111315161717181920212223232324252619a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest - 8
Consultants, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) in January 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Consultants. 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.
111315161717181920212223232324252619a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
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.
- 01
What changed after 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Staff Health Records: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
- 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 three visits, with no risk level published.
- 03
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 three visits, with no risk level published.
- 04
What changed after 19a-79-11(g) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Designated Head teacher approved- 60%: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 05
What changed after 19a-79-3a(d)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 06
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.
- 07
What changed after 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Logs/Visits Documented: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 08
What changed after 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Consultants: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 09
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.
- 10
Has the center ever been referred for legal action or put on a corrective plan, and what changed afterward?
OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
The Evidence
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)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.15251
Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2011-354693
Visit Nov 14, 2011 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2013-2529
Visit Sep 23, 2013 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2015-2184
Visit Jun 8, 2015 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2016-2209
Visit May 9, 2016 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2017-209
Visit Mar 30, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-2235
Visit May 8, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-2054
Visit Apr 30, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-1231
Visit Mar 14, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-3492
Visit Sep 28, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-2443
Visit Oct 18, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-4012
Visit Oct 17, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2023-103
Visit Feb 2, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2023-942
Visit Sep 29, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-4885
Visit Nov 27, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-830
Visit Feb 26, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-154
Visit Jan 8, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-1050
Visit Mar 13, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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.
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