The Vardell Report.Stepping Stones Discovery & Development Center

Across 11 licensing visits from October 2019 to February 2026, OEC cited 110 violations at Stepping Stones Discovery & Development Center.

Visits

11

2019–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

110

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

8

Correction dates are not published

Complaint investigations

0

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. Feb 52026

   Unannounced full inspection

   11 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-9a(d)Potassium Iodide (KI) emergency distribution � permission and storageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)FeedingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(2)(C)Immunization recordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C)Health consultant visits/documentationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(l)2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorizationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(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

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-506

2. Feb 212025

   Follow-up visit

   2 violations

   • 19a-79-4a(b)Comprehensive background checksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-4862

3. Dec 182024

   Unannounced full inspection

   17 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(b)Comprehensive background checksCitedNo 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)(1-2)Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)Parent PermissionsCitedNo 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-79-7a(g)(1)Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rustCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(d)(2)(Ai-iii)Cribs-in compliance w/CPSCCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(7)(A-B)Fences installed to protect from water hazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C)Health consultant visits/documentationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(c)First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field TripCitedNo 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-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b)Educational requirementsCitedNo 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(e)(1-10)DiaperingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-4862

4. Oct 182023

   Unannounced full inspection

   13 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 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-79-4a(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(b)(8)] thru [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(D)003b-Managing Child Behavior/Child ProtectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo 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-79-10(i)Health Consultant/Documentation of VisitsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(d)(10)Approved Safety Outlets/CoversCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(k)(5)Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's NameCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-4390

5. Feb 12023

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4540

6. Jan 112023

   Follow-up visit

   5 violations

   • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(d)(1)Designated DirectorCitedNo 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(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)Crib/Bed Free from Observable HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4540

7. Nov 302022

   Unannounced full inspection

   16 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)Professional DevelopmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)New Staff/Employee OrientationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)First Aid Trained StaffCitedNo 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-79-4a(d)(1)Designated DirectorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)CPR Certified StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)Designated Head Teacher/60%CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo 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-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(d)(10)Approved Safety Outlets/CoversCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(7)Outdoor Play Area Protected/FencedCitedNo 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(a)(3)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(e)(5)Disposable Paper SheetsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4540

8. May 312022

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-508

9. Feb 242022

   Unannounced full inspection

   31 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(4)Food Service CertificateCitedNo 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-79-7a(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(e)(5)Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good RepairCitedNo 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(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)Lead Water Test/Bottled WaterCitedNo 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-79-9a(b)(5)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo 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(e)(4)Washed/DisinfectedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • Public Act 19-106015a-Dev.MilestonesCitedNo 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)New Staff/Employee OrientationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(9)Radon TestCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field TripCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7aAll Openings for Ventilation ScreenedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(4)Portable Space HeatersCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter ProofCitedNo 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)(7)Outdoor Play Area Protected/FencedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking TrayCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer AffixedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-508

10. Aug 202020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-2194

11. Oct 282019

    Unannounced full inspection

    15 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(d)(11)(E)Hand Washing After Toileting: Staff/ChildrenCitedNo 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)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter ProofCitedNo 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
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)Equipment Anchored/Safely ArrangedCitedNo 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)(5)Rugs SecuredCitedNo 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(h)(8)Drinking Water Available/AccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-8aWritten Plan for Daily Program Available to Parents/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)Crib/Bed Used for Infant SleepingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8)Hand Washing Policy Posted/FollowedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-5314

Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in October 2019, February 2022, November 2022, January 2023 and October 2023. 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.

   192022222223232324252619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in February 2022, November 2022, October 2023 and December 2024. 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.

   192022222223232324252619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Adequate Sinks in Program Space, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(d)(1) in October 2019, February 2022 and October 2023. 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.

   192022222223232324252619a-79-10(d)(1) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Approved Safety Outlets/Covers, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(d)(10) in February 2022, November 2022 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Approved Safety Outlets/Covers. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   192022222223232324252619a-79-7a(d)(10) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Health consultant visits/documentation, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C) in December 2024 and February 2026. The agency describes it this way: Health consultant visits/documentation. 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.

   192022222223232324252619a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   New Staff/Employee Orientation, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) in February 2022 and November 2022. The agency describes it this way: New Staff/Employee Orientation. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   192022222223232324252619a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(1) in December 2024 and February 2026. The agency describes it this way: Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   192022222223232324252619a-79-3a(d)(1) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Current Fire Marshal Certificate, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(2) in February 2022 and October 2023. 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.

   192022222223232324252619a-79-3a(e)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Staff Health Records, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) in November 2022 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Staff Health Records. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   192022222223232324252619a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Professional Development, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) in February 2022 and November 2022. The agency describes it this way: Professional Development. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Comprehensive background checks, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(b) in December 2024 and February 2025. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-4a(b) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Designated Head Teacher/60%, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) in November 2022 and January 2023. The agency describes it this way: Designated Head Teacher/60%. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Designated Director, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(d)(1) in November 2022 and January 2023. The agency describes it this way: Designated Director. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-4a(d)(1) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Consultant Agreements/Contracts, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) in February 2022 and October 2023. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in February 2022 and October 2023. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
16. 16

    Consultants, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) in December 2024 and February 2025. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-4a(i)(1-2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
17. 17

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in November 2022 and December 2024. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
18. 18

    Nutritious Snacks/Meals, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(2) in February 2022 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Nutritious Snacks/Meals. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-6a(a)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
19. 19

    Lead Water Test/Bottled Water, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) in October 2019 and February 2022. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
20. 20

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(c)(2) in December 2024 and February 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-7a(c)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
21. 21

    Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in October 2019 and February 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-7a(e)(5) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
22. 22

    Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(9) in October 2019 and February 2022. The agency describes it this way: Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-7a(e)(9) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
23. 23

    Playground Free From Hazards, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in October 2019 and February 2022. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
24. 24

    Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(2) in October 2019 and February 2022. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-7a(h)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
25. 25

    Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(7) in February 2022 and November 2022. 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.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-7a(h)(7) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
26. 26

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in November 2022 and January 2023. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    192022222223232324252619a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

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

   License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.

2. 02

   What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(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.

3. 03

   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.

4. 04

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

   Approved Safety Outlets/Covers: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

5. 05

   What changed after 19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Health consultant visits/documentation: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

6. 06

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

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

7. 07

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

   Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

8. 08

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

   Current Fire Marshal Certificate: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

9. 09

   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 two visits, with no risk level published.

10. 10

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

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

11. 11

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

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

12. 12

    What changed after 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Designated Head Teacher/60%: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

13. 13

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

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

14. 14

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

    Consultant Agreements/Contracts: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

15. 15

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

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

16. 16

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

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

17. 17

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

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

18. 18

    What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Nutritious Snacks/Meals: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

19. 19

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

20. 20

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

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

21. 21

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(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.

22. 22

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

    Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

23. 23

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

24. 24

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

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

25. 25

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

    Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

26. 26

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

27. 27

    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.

28. 28

    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.70542

  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 · X2019-5314

  Visit Oct 28, 2019 · 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 · X2020-2194

  Visit Aug 20, 2020 · 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 · X2022-508

  Visit Feb 24, 2022 · 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 · X2022-508

  Visit May 31, 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 · X2022-4540

  Visit Nov 30, 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 · X2022-4540

  Visit Jan 11, 2023 · 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 · X2022-4540

  Visit Feb 1, 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 · X2023-4390

  Visit Oct 18, 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 · X2024-4862

  Visit Dec 18, 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 · X2024-4862

  Visit Feb 21, 2025 · 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 · X2026-506

  Visit Feb 5, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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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.