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Milford Preschool
Child care center
35 Matthews St
Milford, CT 06460

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Child care center
35 Matthews St
Milford, CT 06460
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The Essentials
Across 17 licensing visits from January 2012 to October 2026, OEC cited 139 violations at Milford Preschool.
* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 11 |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | 12 |
| 2016 | 1 | 10 |
| 2017 | 2 | 26 |
| 2018 | 1 | 10 |
| 2019 | 2 | 16 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 11 |
| 2025 | 1 | 8 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Chronology
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.
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-4442
8 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), X2025-3355
11 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), X2024-3246
4 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), X2023-3897
6 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), X2022-3700
7 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), X2021-3220
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-3713
5 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), X2019-6022
11 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), X2019-1887
10 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), X2018-3462
13 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-4463
13 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-549
10 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), X2016-2750
12 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), X2015-4466
3 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), X2014-3341
15 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), X2013-765
11 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), X2012-186
Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) in January 2012, October 2015, May 2016, February 2017, September 2017, June 2018, April 2019, December 2021, September 2023 and July 2024. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in April 2013, October 2015, May 2016, February 2017, September 2017, June 2018, April 2019, December 2019, September 2022 and July 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in April 2013, September 2017, June 2018, April 2019, December 2019, September 2022 and September 2023. The agency describes it this way: Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff). Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(7) in January 2012, May 2016, February 2017, September 2017, June 2018, April 2019 and September 2023. The agency describes it this way: Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) in January 2012, October 2014, May 2016, September 2017, June 2018 and December 2021. The agency describes it this way: Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) in February 2017, June 2018, April 2019, December 2021, September 2023 and July 2024. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) in October 2015, February 2017, September 2017, December 2019, September 2022 and July 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in April 2013, October 2015, September 2017, June 2018, April 2019 and December 2019. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) in January 2012, April 2013, February 2017, September 2022 and July 2024. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) in April 2013, February 2017, June 2018, December 2019 and July 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) in October 2015, February 2017, June 2018 and April 2019. The agency describes it this way: Policies. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) in May 2016, September 2017, December 2021 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: First Aid Trained 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a in April 2013, October 2014, October 2015 and May 2016. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in January 2012, April 2013, May 2016 and February 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-2a(c)(7) in January 2012, October 2015 and July 2024. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(1) in January 2012, April 2013 and February 2017. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) in January 2012, April 2019 and December 2021. The agency describes it this way: Lead Water Test/Bottled Water. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(18) in April 2013, October 2015 and February 2017. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(2) in October 2014, October 2015 and May 2016. The agency describes it this way: Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) in April 2013, September 2017 and April 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) in April 2013 and October 2015. The agency describes it this way: Menus. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(b) in September 2022 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: 018b-Background Checks. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) in December 2021 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: CPR Certified 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) in June 2018 and April 2019. The agency describes it this way: Authorized Released Permission. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) in January 2012 and February 2017. The agency describes it this way: Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in September 2017 and September 2022. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g) in April 2013 and February 2017. 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.
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) in April 2013 and April 2019. 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.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
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 ten visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Logs/Visits Documented: cited in ten visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff): cited in seven visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(h)(7) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced: cited in seven visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B): cited in six visits, with no risk level published.
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 six visits, with no risk level published.
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 six visits, with no risk level published.
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 six visits, with no risk level published.
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 five visits, with no risk level published.
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 five visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Policies: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) was cited, and how do you check it now?
First Aid Trained Staff: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a was cited, and how do you check it now?
Peeling Paint Observed: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
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.
What changed after 19a-79-2a(c)(7) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Local Health Inspection: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(d)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Lead Water Test/Bottled Water: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
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 three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-7a(g)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
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 three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Menus: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?
018b-Background Checks: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) was cited, and how do you check it now?
CPR Certified Staff: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Authorized Released Permission: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
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.
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 two visits, with no risk level published.
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.
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.
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
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.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.16176
Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2012-186
Visit Jan 24, 2012 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2013-765
Visit Apr 10, 2013 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2014-3341
Visit Oct 27, 2014 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2015-4466
Visit Oct 21, 2015 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2016-2750
Visit May 27, 2016 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-549
Visit Feb 3, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-4463
Visit Sep 8, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-3462
Visit Jun 27, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-1887
Visit Apr 22, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-6022
Visit Dec 11, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-3713
Visit Oct 19, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-3220
Visit Dec 15, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-3700
Visit Sep 22, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-3897
Visit Sep 20, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-3246
Visit Jul 25, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-3355
Visit Aug 20, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-4442
Visit Oct 21, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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