The Vardell Report.Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield

Across 23 licensing visits from January 2020 to September 2026, OEC cited 140 violations at Playful Minds Learning Center @ Enfield.

Visits

23

2020–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

140

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

19

Correction dates are not published

Complaint investigations

7

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. Sep 292026

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-3972

2. Sep 222026

   Unannounced full inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-3972

3. Dec 232025

   Investigation

   1 violation

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

   • 19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b)Educational requirementsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2025-1439

4. Aug 272025

   Unannounced full inspection

   14 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)Non-Prescription Topical MedicationsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)Authorized prescriber/parent permissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prepCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(g)(1-8)Safe SleepCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(e)(1-10)DiaperingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)FeedingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)PostingsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)Child Health RecordsCitedNo 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)(10)Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1)Staff Health 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), X2025-3432

5. Jul 292025

   Investigation

   5 violations

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

   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan- signed by parents/staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returnedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)Authorized prescriber/parent permissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repairCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)Labeling and storageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2025-824

6. Sep 252024

   Unannounced full inspection

   14 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(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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-79-7a(e)(3)Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degreesCitedNo 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-79-6a 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(d)(10)Approved Safety Outlets/CoversCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(g)(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-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo 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), X2024-4018

7. Aug 162023

   Unannounced full inspection

   14 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(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(4)Food Service CertificateCitedNo 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-79-4a(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-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)MenusCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)Professional DevelopmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo 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-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(k)(5)Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's NameCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-3370

8. Jan 112023

   Follow-up visit

   3 violations

   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo 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-79-4a(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), X2022-4154

9. Dec 22022

   Follow-up visit

   4 violations

   • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(c)(3)Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4154

10. Oct 272022

    Unannounced full inspection

    21 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)Annual Staff TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(9)Radon TestCitedNo 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-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(c)Notification of ChangeCitedNo 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)(1)(D)(iv)Transportation PermissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(3)Injury/Illness/Accident ReportsCitedNo 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)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)Med Trained Staff/CertificatesCitedNo 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(d)(10)Approved Safety Outlets/CoversCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(d)(11)Required Toilets/Sinks/SuppliesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(b)018b-Background ChecksCitedNo 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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4154

11. Oct 262022

    Unannounced partial inspection

    1 violation

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4386

12. Aug 182022

    Investigation

    1 violation

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

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)11b-Administration-Daily Attendance 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), 2022-634

13. Jun 232022

    Investigation

    2 violations

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

    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- RatiosCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)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), 2022-434

14. May 242022

    Investigation

    9 violations

    Opened on a report the program made itself. 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-79-3a(b)(8)(C)Administration- Child protectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(c)Physical Plant- General requirementsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)Under Three Endorsement- Special equipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E)Administration- Failure to ReportCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)Administration- Managing Child BehaviorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- Adequate staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)Administration-Policies, plans and proceduresCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2022-349

15. Mar 42022

    Follow-up visit

    1 violation

    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2948

16. Feb 82022

    Follow-up visit

    5 violations

    • 19a-79-3a(e)(4)Food Service CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo 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-79-10(c)(4)Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2948

17. Jan 252022

    Follow-up visit

    9 violations

    • 19a-79-3a001b-AdministrationCitedNo 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)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(c)Notification of ChangeCitedNo 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(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2948

18. Nov 172021

    Unannounced full inspection

    23 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer AffixedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a001b-AdministrationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 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(e)(4)Food Service CertificateCitedNo 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-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)Lead Water Test/Bottled WaterCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(f)(1) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(2)Program Space/Adequate Sq. Ft. Per ChildCitedNo 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-79-4a(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(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)(4)Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Rugs SecuredCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(1)Infant Toys Separate/Washed/Disinfected DailyCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(f)(4)Cribs/Cots Washed/DisinfectedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(3)Clean Bottles/Disp. Bottles/Approved Bottle WashingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2948

19. Nov 92020

    Investigation

    1 violation

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

    • 19a-79-4a(b)Staffing- Staff 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), 2020-468

20. Oct 212020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-3865

21. Aug 132020

    Investigation

    2 violations

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

    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(a)Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2020-333

22. Jul 272020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-1804

23. Jan 292020

    Investigation

    10 violations

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

    • 19a-79-5a(a)Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's recordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(d)Physical Plant- Basic requirementsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(a)Staffing- Staff file on premiseCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)Administration of Medications- Medications other than nonprescription topical -Storage & labelingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(g)Under Three Endorsement- Sleep arrangementsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)Under Three Endorsement- Foods & liquidsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)11b-Administration-Daily Attendance 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), 2020-77

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

   Local Health Inspection, Cited in Seven Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-2a(c)(7) in November 2021, January 2022, February 2022, March 2022, October 2022, August 2023 and September 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.

   202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-2a(c)(7) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Playground Free From Hazards, Cited in Six Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in November 2021, January 2022, October 2022, December 2022, January 2023 and September 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.

   202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Staff Health Records, Cited in Five Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) in November 2021, October 2022, January 2023, August 2023 and September 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.

   202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   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 2021, January 2022, October 2022, August 2023 and September 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.

   202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Five Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in November 2021, January 2022, October 2022, August 2023 and September 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.

   202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in February 2022, October 2022, December 2022, August 2023 and September 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.

   202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Staffing- Ratios, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(c) in January 2020, August 2020, May 2022 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Staffing- Ratios. 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.

   202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-4a(c) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Individual Care Plan- signed by parents/staff, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in November 2021, January 2022, October 2022 and July 2025. 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.

   202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in November 2021, August 2023, September 2024 and August 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.

   202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in November 2021, January 2022, August 2023 and July 2025. The agency describes it this way: Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-7a(e)(5) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment, Cited in Four Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(2) in November 2021, January 2022, October 2022 and September 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-7a(h)(2) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(c) in January 2020, May 2022 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier). 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-10(c) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Adequate Sinks in Program Space, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(d)(1) in November 2021, February 2022 and October 2022. 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-10(d)(1) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Annual Staff Training, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) in November 2021, October 2022 and August 2023. 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Current Fire Marshal Certificate, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(2) in November 2021, August 2023 and September 2024. 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-3a(e)(2) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
16. 16

    Food Service Certificate, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(4) in November 2021, February 2022 and August 2023. The agency describes it this way: Food Service 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-3a(e)(4) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
17. 17

    018b-Background Checks, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(b) in November 2020, October 2022 and January 2023. 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-4a(b) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
18. 18

    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 October 2022 and December 2022. 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
19. 19

    Citation 19a-79-10(c)(4), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(c)(4) in November 2021 and February 2022. The agency describes it this way: Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors). 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-10(c)(4) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
20. 20

    001b-Administration, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a in November 2021 and January 2022. The agency describes it this way: 001b-Administration. 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-3a across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
21. 21

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(a) in August 2020 and May 2022. The agency describes it this way: Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-3a(a) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
22. 22

    Notification of Change, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(c) in January 2022 and October 2022. The agency describes it this way: Notification of Change. 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-3a(c) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
23. 23

    11b-Administration-Daily Attendance Records, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(1) in January 2020 and August 2022. The agency describes it this way: 11b-Administration-Daily Attendance 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-3a(d)(1) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
24. 24

    Approved Safety Outlets/Covers, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(d)(10) in October 2022 and September 2024. 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-7a(d)(10) across all 23 visits, oldest to newest
25. 25

    Authorized prescriber/parent permission, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) in July 2025 and August 2025. The agency describes it this way: Authorized prescriber/parent 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.

    202020202021222222222222222222232324252525262619a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) across all 23 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-79-2a(c)(7) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

2. 02

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

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

3. 03

   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 five visits, with no risk level published.

4. 04

   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.

5. 05

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

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

6. 06

   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.

7. 07

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

   Staffing- Ratios: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

8. 08

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

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

9. 09

   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 four visits, with no risk level published.

10. 10

    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 four visits, with no risk level published.

11. 11

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

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

12. 12

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

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

13. 13

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

    Adequate Sinks in Program Space: cited in three 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?

    Annual Staff Training: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

15. 15

    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.

16. 16

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

    Food Service Certificate: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

17. 17

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

    018b-Background Checks: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

18. 18

    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.

19. 19

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

    Citation 19a-79-10(c)(4): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

20. 20

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

    001b-Administration: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

21. 21

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

    Citation 19a-79-3a(a): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

22. 22

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

    Notification of Change: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

23. 23

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

    11b-Administration-Daily Attendance Records: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

24. 24

    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.

25. 25

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Authorized prescriber/parent permission: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

26. 26

    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.

27. 27

    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.70529

  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 · 2020-77

  Visit Jan 29, 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 · X2020-1804

  Visit Jul 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 · 2020-333

  Visit Aug 13, 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 · X2020-3865

  Visit Oct 21, 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 · 2020-468

  Visit Nov 9, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-2948

  Visit Nov 17, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-2948

  Visit Jan 25, 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 · X2021-2948

  Visit Feb 8, 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 · X2021-2948

  Visit Mar 4, 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 · 2022-349

  Visit May 24, 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 · 2022-434

  Visit Jun 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 · 2022-634

  Visit Aug 18, 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 · X2022-4386

  Visit Oct 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 · X2022-4154

  Visit Oct 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 · X2022-4154

  Visit Dec 2, 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 · X2022-4154

  Visit Jan 11, 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 · X2023-3370

  Visit Aug 16, 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 · X2024-4018

  Visit Sep 25, 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 · 2025-824

  Visit Jul 29, 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 · X2025-3432

  Visit Aug 27, 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 · 2025-1439

  Visit Dec 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 · X2026-3972

  Visit Sep 22, 2026 · 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 · X2026-3972

  Visit Sep 29, 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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