The Vardell Report.Ridgefield Kindercare

Across 18 licensing visits from March 2024 to August 2026, OEC cited 87 violations at Ridgefield Kindercare.

Visits

18

2024–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

87

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

15

Correction dates are not published

Complaint investigations

4

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. Aug 132026

   Unannounced full inspection

   25 violations

   OEC's resolution: Referred to Legal Division.

   • 19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C)Medication TrainingsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)Labeling and storageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)Auto-injector/inhalant equipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)FeedingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-2a(c)(8)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(C)Emergency medication inaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)Overall management of programCitedNo 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-79-4a(b)Comprehensive background checksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(a)Ensuring the safety & health of childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)Child Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)Policies- complete, implementedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Annual policy training for program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(e)(1)Designated DirectorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)Children's Enrollment informationCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)Parent PermissionsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)Water supply- water testingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual care plan- signed by parents/staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(2)(C)Immunization recordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(b)(2)021a-Past Employment HistoryCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-3480

2. May 212026

   Investigation

   2 violations

   Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Referred to Legal Division.

   • 19a-79-10(c)(2)Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)CitedNo 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), 2026-561

3. May 42026

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-1133

4. Apr 302026

   Follow-up visit

   3 violations

   • 19a-79-10(c)(2)Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)CitedNo 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
   • 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6)RatiosCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-1133

5. Mar 312026

   Follow-up visit

   5 violations

   • 19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)FeedingCitedNo 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-79-3a(b)Overall management of programCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(c)(2)Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6)RatiosCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-1133

6. Mar 192026

   Unannounced partial inspection

   5 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan; Referred to Legal Division.

   • 19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)FeedingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)Authorized prescriber/parent permissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(c)(2)Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(5)Food Service 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), X2026-1133

7. Dec 82025

   Unannounced partial inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-4592

8. Nov 72025

   Follow-up visit

   6 violations

   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(b)Comprehensive background checksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Annual policy training for program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Employee orientation for new program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo 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), X2025-3484

9. Nov 72025

   Unannounced partial inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-4255

10. Sep 22025

    Unannounced full inspection

    24 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C)Medication TrainingsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)Authorized prescriber/parent permissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)Labeling and storageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)Notification of ChangeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)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-79-4a(b)Comprehensive background checksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Annual policy training for program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(5)Food Service InspectionCitedNo 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-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C)Health consultant visits/documentationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(a)Ensuring the safety & health of childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Employee orientation for new program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(C)Emergency medication inaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(1-10)DiaperingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2)Designated head teacher - 60%CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(a)(1)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)LightingCitedNo 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-79-7a(e)(5)Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repairCitedNo 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), X2025-3484

11. Jul 302025

    Investigation

    3 violations

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

    • 19a-79-7a(c)(2)Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance programCitedNo 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
    • 19a-79-10(c)(2)Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (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), 2025-832

12. Jun 22025

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6)RatiosCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2025-567

13. Dec 42024

    Investigation

    2 violations

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A)Child behavior managementCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)Policies- complete, implementedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-1272

14. Sep 262024

    Investigation

    2 violations

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

    • 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)021a-SupervisionCitedNo 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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-1037

15. Jun 42024

    Unannounced full inspection

    6 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/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-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)MenusCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)Designated Head Teacher/60%CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(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-79-10(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), X2024-2459

16. May 92024

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)003b-Managing Child BehaviorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-393

17. May 72024

    Investigation

    1 violation

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

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)PoliciesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-384

18. Mar 72024

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)003b-Managing Child BehaviorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-172

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

   Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths), Cited in Five Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(c)(2) in July 2025, March 2026, March 2026, April 2026 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths). 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.

   24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-10(c)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Professional development, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) in September 2025, November 2025, March 2026 and August 2026. 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.

   24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths), Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(c)(3) in July 2025, April 2026 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths). 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.

   24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-10(c)(3) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Feeding, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) in March 2026, March 2026 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Feeding. 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.

   24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Annual policy training for program staff, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(6) in September 2025, November 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Annual policy training for program 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.

   24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-3a(b)(6) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Policies, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) in May 2024, June 2024 and September 2024. 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.

   24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Comprehensive background checks, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(b) in September 2025, November 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Comprehensive 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.

   24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-4a(b) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Ratios, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) in June 2025, March 2026 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: 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.

   24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Consultants, Cited in Three Visits

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

   24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in September 2025, November 2025 and August 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(c)(2) in July 2025, September 2025 and August 2026. 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-7a(c)(2) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Ensuring the safety & health of children, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(a) in September 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensuring the safety & health 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-3a(a) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Overall management of program, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b) in March 2026 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Overall management of 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-3a(b) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
14. 14

    003b-Managing Child Behavior, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) in March 2024 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: 003b-Managing Child Behavior. 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Policies- complete, implemented, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) in December 2024 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Policies- complete, implemented. 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
16. 16

    Postings, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) in September 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Postings. 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
17. 17

    Child Health Records, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) in September 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Child 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
18. 18

    Food Service Inspection, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(5) in September 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Food Service 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-6a(a)(5) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
19. 19

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in September 2025 and August 2026. 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-7a(e)(5) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
20. 20

    Outdoor space, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) in September 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Outdoor 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-7a(h)(1-9) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
21. 21

    Medication Trainings, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) in September 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Medication Trainings. 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
22. 22

    Authorized prescriber/parent permission, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) in September 2025 and March 2026. 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
23. 23

    Labeling and storage, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) in September 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Labeling and storage. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
24. 24

    Emergency medication inaccessible, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(C) in September 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Emergency medication inaccessible. 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.

    24242424242425252525252526262626262619a-79-9a(b)(5)(C) 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-79-10(c)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths): cited in five visits, with no risk level published.

2. 02

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Professional development: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

3. 03

   What changed after 19a-79-10(c)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

4. 04

   What changed after 19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Feeding: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

5. 05

   What changed after 19a-79-3a(b)(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Annual policy training for program staff: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

6. 06

   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 three visits, with no risk level published.

7. 07

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

   Comprehensive background checks: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

8. 08

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Ratios: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

9. 09

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Consultants: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

10. 10

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

    Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

11. 11

    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 three visits, with no risk level published.

12. 12

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

    Ensuring the safety & health of children: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

13. 13

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

    Overall management of program: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

14. 14

    What changed after 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    003b-Managing Child Behavior: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

15. 15

    What changed after 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Policies- complete, implemented: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

16. 16

    What changed after 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

17. 17

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

    Child Health Records: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

18. 18

    What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Food Service Inspection: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

19. 19

    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.

20. 20

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

21. 21

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

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

22. 22

    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.

23. 23

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

    Labeling and storage: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

24. 24

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

    Emergency medication inaccessible: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

25. 25

    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.

26. 26

    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.70740

  Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2024-172

  Visit Mar 7, 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 · 2024-384

  Visit May 7, 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 · 2024-393

  Visit May 9, 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 · X2024-2459

  Visit Jun 4, 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 · 2024-1037

  Visit Sep 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 · 2024-1272

  Visit Dec 4, 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 · 2025-567

  Visit Jun 2, 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 · 2025-832

  Visit Jul 30, 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 · X2025-3484

  Visit Sep 2, 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 · X2025-3484

  Visit Nov 7, 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 · X2025-4255

  Visit Nov 7, 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 · X2025-4592

  Visit Dec 8, 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 · X2026-1133

  Visit Mar 19, 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 · X2026-1133

  Visit Mar 31, 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 · X2026-1133

  Visit Apr 30, 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 · X2026-1133

  Visit May 4, 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 · 2026-561

  Visit May 21, 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 · X2026-3480

  Visit Aug 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.

Data architecture: Cierto supplies the source-backed machine-readable bundle. Life by Vardell independently creates the narrative, design, and consumer report.