The Vardell Report.Learning Steps

Across 18 licensing visits from October 2020 to May 2026, OEC cited 90 violations at Learning Steps.

Visits

18

2020–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

90

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

11

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 132026

   Announced full inspection

   7 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-7a(d)(9)Electrical safety- outlets inaccessible/coveredCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(l)2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorizationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(g)(1)Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rustCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(g)(1-8)Safe SleepCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)Policies- complete, implementedCitedNo 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), X2026-2080

2. Jul 232025

   Unannounced full inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-3144

3. Apr 252025

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-816

4. Apr 42025

   Follow-up visit

   6 violations

   • 19a-79-7a(c)(2)Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance programCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)LightingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(g)(1)Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rustCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(18)Carbon monoxide detector- each levelCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C)Outdoor Protected/FencedCitedNo 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

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-816

5. Mar 62025

   Unannounced full inspection

   12 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)Child Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)LightingCitedNo 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
   • 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, materials � labeled, inaccessible to childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(g)(1)Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rustCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(e)(1-10)DiaperingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(18)Carbon monoxide detector- each levelCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(7)(A-B)Fences installed to protect from water hazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Employee orientation for new program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(g)(1-8)Safe SleepCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-816

6. Aug 282024

   Investigation

   4 violations

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

   • 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-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo 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

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-911

7. Jul 262024

   Unannounced partial inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-3256

8. May 222024

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1223

9. May 172024

   Follow-up visit

   5 violations

   • 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)Crib/Bed Used for Infant SleepingCitedNo 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-79-4a(c)(4)(D)021b-SupervisionCitedNo 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), X2024-1223

10. Apr 222024

    Follow-up visit

    2 violations

    • 19a-79-7a(h)(7)Outdoor Play Area Protected/FencedCitedNo 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), X2024-1223

11. Apr 12024

    Unannounced full inspection

    13 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(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo 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-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • CGS 10-514(b)015a-Dev.MilestonesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(3)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects InaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1223

12. Apr 282023

    Follow-up visit

    2 violations

    • 19a-79-7a(e)(18)Operable CO Detector on Each LevelCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(d)(10)Approved Safety Outlets/CoversCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-887

13. Mar 92023

    Unannounced full inspection

    20 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)Annual Staff TrainingCitedNo 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-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11)Hand Washing Before Eating/Food HandlingCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)Enrollment InformationCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo 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)(11)Garbage/Rubbish Disposed DailyCitedNo 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-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)PoliciesCitedNo 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)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9)Covered Waste ReceptacleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(b)018b-Background ChecksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(18)Operable CO Detector on Each LevelCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(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), X2023-887

14. Jul 292022

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-3068

15. May 272022

    Follow-up visit

    4 violations

    • 19a-79-10(k)(5)Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's NameCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-1478

16. Apr 262022

    Unannounced full inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-1477

17. Apr 262022

    Unannounced full inspection

    15 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-10(i)Health Consultant/Documentation of VisitsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(5)Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's NameCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo 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)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11)Hand Washing Before Eating/Food HandlingCitedNo 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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo 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-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)Lead Water Test/Bottled WaterCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 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), X2022-1478

18. Oct 272020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-3983

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 April 2022, May 2022, March 2023, April 2024 and August 2024. 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.

   20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Carbon monoxide detector- each level, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(18) in March 2023, April 2023, March 2025 and April 2025. The agency describes it this way: Carbon monoxide detector- 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.

   20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-7a(e)(18) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Playground Free From Hazards, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in April 2022, March 2023, April 2024 and April 2024. 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.

   20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in April 2022, May 2022 and April 2024. 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.

   20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) in April 2022, March 2023 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.

   20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Citation 19a-79-7a(e)(10), Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in March 2023, August 2024 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to 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.

   20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Citation 19a-79-7a(g)(1), Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(1) in March 2025, April 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust. 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.

   20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-7a(g)(1) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(2) in April 2022, 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.

   20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-7a(h)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   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 March 2023 and May 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.

   20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Safe Sleep, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(g)(1-8) in March 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Safe Sleep. 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-10(g)(1-8) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) in March 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(k)(5) in April 2022 and May 2022. The agency describes it this way: Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-10(k)(5) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Local Health Inspection, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-2a(c)(7) in April 2022 and March 2023. 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-2a(c)(7) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
14. 14

    New Staff/Employee Orientation, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) in March 2023 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) in April 2022 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
16. 16

    Consultant Agreements/Contracts, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) in April 2022 and April 2024. 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
17. 17

    Consultants, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) in March 2025 and May 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
18. 18

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in April 2024 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
19. 19

    Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) in April 2022 and March 2023. The agency describes it this way: Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling. 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
20. 20

    Citation 19a-79-7a(c)(2), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(c)(2) in March 2025 and April 2025. The agency describes it this way: Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program. 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-7a(c)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
21. 21

    Approved Safety Outlets/Covers, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(d)(10) in March 2023 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-7a(d)(10) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
22. 22

    Lighting, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) in March 2025 and April 2025. The agency describes it this way: Lighting. 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.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-7a(e)(7-9) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
23. 23

    Citation 19a-79-9a(a)(2), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(2) in March 2023 and April 2024. The agency describes it this way: Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    20222222222323242424242424252525252619a-79-9a(a)(2) 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(e)(18) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Carbon monoxide detector- each level: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

3. 03

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

   Playground Free From Hazards: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

4. 04

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

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

5. 05

   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 three visits, with no risk level published.

6. 06

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

   Citation 19a-79-7a(e)(10): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

7. 07

   What changed after 19a-79-7a(g)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 19a-79-7a(g)(1): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

8. 08

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

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

9. 09

   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.

10. 10

    What changed after 19a-79-10(g)(1-8) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

11. 11

    What changed after 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

12. 12

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

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

13. 13

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

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

14. 14

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

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

15. 15

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

    Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

16. 16

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

17. 17

    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.

18. 18

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

19. 19

    What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

20. 20

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

    Citation 19a-79-7a(c)(2): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

21. 21

    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.

22. 22

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

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

23. 23

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

    Citation 19a-79-9a(a)(2): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

24. 24

    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.

25. 25

    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.70580

  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 · X2020-3983

  Visit Oct 27, 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 · X2022-1477

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

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-1478

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

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-1478

  Visit May 27, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-3068

  Visit Jul 29, 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 · X2023-887

  Visit Mar 9, 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 · X2023-887

  Visit Apr 28, 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 · X2024-1223

  Visit Apr 1, 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 · X2024-1223

  Visit Apr 22, 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 · X2024-1223

  Visit May 17, 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 · X2024-1223

  Visit May 22, 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 · X2024-3256

  Visit Jul 26, 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 · 2024-911

  Visit Aug 28, 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 · X2025-816

  Visit Mar 6, 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 · X2025-816

  Visit Apr 4, 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 · X2025-816

  Visit Apr 25, 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 · X2025-3144

  Visit Jul 23, 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 · X2026-2080

  Visit May 13, 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.

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