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Strong Start Early Care and Education

Child care center

56 Quarry Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Nov 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-CT-DCCC.70231-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Trumbull, CT
Record Period
2016–2026
Source Documents
30
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 29 licensing visits from March 2016 to October 2026, OEC cited 92 violations at Strong Start Early Care and Education.

Visits
29
2016–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations
Violations
92
Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff
Visits With Violations
21
Correction dates are not published
Complaint investigations
1
Investigations opened on a complaint

Violations by Year

  • Violations
2011: 0 violations across 0 visits020110 visits2012: 0 violations across 0 visits020120 visits2013: 0 violations across 0 visits020130 visits2014: 0 violations across 0 visits020140 visits2015: 0 violations across 0 visits020150 visits2016: 11 violations across 2 visits1120162 visits2017: 8 violations across 2 visits820172 visits2018: 9 violations across 2 visits920182 visits2019: 6 violations across 3 visits620193 visits2020: 0 violations across 1 visit020201 visit2021: 5 violations across 1 visit520211 visit2022: 3 violations across 3 visits320223 visits2023: 15 violations across 8 visits1520238 visits2024: 15 violations across 3 visits1520243 visits2025: 12 violations across 1 visit1220251 visit2026: 8 violations across 3 visits82026*3 visits2011: 0 violations across 0 visits020110 visits2012: 0 violations across 0 visits020120 visits2013: 0 violations across 0 visits020130 visits2014: 0 violations across 0 visits020140 visits2015: 0 violations across 0 visits020150 visits2016: 11 violations across 2 visits1120162 visits2017: 8 violations across 2 visits820172 visits2018: 9 violations across 2 visits920182 visits2019: 6 violations across 3 visits620193 visits2020: 0 violations across 1 visit020201 visit2021: 5 violations across 1 visit520211 visit2022: 3 violations across 3 visits320223 visits2023: 15 violations across 8 visits1520238 visits2024: 15 violations across 3 visits1520243 visits2025: 12 violations across 1 visit1220251 visit2026: 8 violations across 3 visits82026*3 visits

* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.

Violations by year
YearVisitsViolations
201100
201200
201300
201400
201500
2016211
201728
201829
201936
202010
202115
202233
2023815
2024315
2025112
202638

What the Record Shows

  • OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
  • OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
  • 1 visit in this window included a complaint investigation. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest full inspection, September 8, 2026, recorded 7 violations.
02

Chronology

Inspection History

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. 2026

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-4097

  2. 2026

    Unannounced full inspection

    7 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)Non-Prescription Topical MedicationsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)Policies- complete, implementedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-2a(c)(8)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2)Toys and other objectsCitedNo 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)(E)Individual care plan- signed by parents/staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-3786

  3. 2026

    Investigation

    1 violation

    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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2026-85

  4. 2025

    Unannounced full inspection

    12 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)Non-Prescription Topical MedicationsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(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-79-6a(a)(4)Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mthsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)Water supply- water testingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(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-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(6)Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and aroundCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(i)Water HazardsCitedNo 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), X2025-3117

  5. 2024

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-2845

  6. 2024

    Unannounced full inspection

    14 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 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)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)Ventilation in Toilet RoomCitedNo 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-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(3)Injury/Illness/Accident ReportsCitedNo 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(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo 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-79-9a(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)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/DisposedCitedNo 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)Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good RepairCitedNo 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), X2024-2845

  7. 2024

    Investigation

    1 violation

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

    • 19a-79-3a001b-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), 2024-142

  8. 2023

    Follow-up visit

    1 violation

    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-3122

  9. 2023

    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-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo 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)(3)Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-3122

  10. 2023

    Unannounced full inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-3728

  11. 2023

    Follow-up visit

    1 violation

    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-3122

  12. 2023

    Unannounced full inspection

    1 violation

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-3122

  13. 2023

    Unannounced full inspection

    5 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(c)Notification of ChangeCitedNo 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)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo 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)(3)Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-3122

  14. 2023

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-177

  15. 2023

    Unannounced partial inspection

    2 violations

    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
    • 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), X2023-177

  16. 2022

    Investigation

    1 violation

    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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2022-906

  17. 2022

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-2897

  18. 2022

    Unannounced full inspection

    2 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo 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), X2022-2897

  19. 2021

    Unannounced full inspection

    5 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-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)Designated Head Teacher/60%CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo 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)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2472

  20. 2020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-3396

  21. 2019

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-2488

  22. 2019

    Follow-up visit

    1 violation

    • 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-2488

  23. 2019

    Unannounced full inspection

    5 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-5a(a)(3)Injury/Illness/Accident ReportsCitedNo 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(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15)Pets: Maintained/Care PlanCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-2488

  24. 2018

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-4048

  25. 2018

    Unannounced full inspection

    9 violations

    • 19a-79-3a(e)(6)Emergency PlansCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(9)Kitchen SeparatedCitedNo 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)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo 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(h)(2)Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects InaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-4048

  26. 2017

    Unannounced full inspection

    7 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(3)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo 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(h)(2)Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects InaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-5309

  27. 2017

    Investigation

    1 violation

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

    • 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), 2017-341

  28. 2016

    Unannounced full inspection

    6 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo 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(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo 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(a)(3)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo 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), X2016-5902

  29. 2016

    Unannounced full inspection

    5 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)New Staff/Employee OrientationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo 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(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)Proper Refrigeration 45 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2016-948

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

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

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

  1. 1

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(2) in March 2016, December 2016, October 2021, July 2023, July 2023, October 2023 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-9a(a)(2) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in December 2016, October 2017, August 2018, July 2022, July 2025 and September 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet, Cited in Five Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) in December 2016, May 2019, November 2019, July 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet. 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in October 2021, July 2023, October 2023 and June 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in October 2017, August 2018, October 2021 and June 2024. 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) in July 2022, January 2023 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  7. 7

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in October 2017, August 2018 and July 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(h)(2) in October 2017 and August 2018. The agency describes it this way: Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-10(h)(2) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  9. 9

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(k)(5) in July 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-10(k)(5) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  10. 10

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(a) in May 2017 and November 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-3a(a) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  11. 11

    Citation 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) in March 2016 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  12. 12

    Staff Health Records, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) in August 2018 and June 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  13. 13

    Professional development, Cited in Two Visits

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

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  14. 14

    Professional Development, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) in October 2021 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: Professional Development. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  15. 15

    Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in October 2017 and June 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  16. 16

    Consultants, Cited in Two Visits

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

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  17. 17

    Injury/Illness/Accident Reports, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(3) in May 2019 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: Injury/Illness/Accident Reports. 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-5a(a)(3) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  18. 18

    Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(3) in July 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-7a(e)(3) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  19. 19

    Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g) in October 2017 and May 2019. The agency describes it this way: Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-7a(g) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  20. 20

    Non-Prescription Topical Medications, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) in July 2025 and September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Non-Prescription Topical Medications. 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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-9a(a)(2-3) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
  21. 21

    Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(3) in December 2016 and October 2017. The agency describes it this way: Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/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.

    161617171818191919202122222223232323232323232424242526262619a-79-9a(a)(3) across all 29 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

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

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

  2. 02

    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 six visits, with no risk level published.

  3. 03

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.

  4. 04

    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 four visits, with no risk level published.

  5. 05

    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 four visits, with no risk level published.

  6. 06

    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 three visits, with no risk level published.

  7. 07

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

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

  8. 08

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

    Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  9. 09

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

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

  10. 10

    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.

  11. 11

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

    Citation 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  12. 12

    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.

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    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.

  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)(H), (F) 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)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Injury/Illness/Accident Reports: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  18. 18

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

    Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  19. 19

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

    Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  20. 20

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Non-Prescription Topical Medications: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  21. 21

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

    Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  22. 22

    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.

  23. 23

    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.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

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.70231

    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 · X2016-948

    Visit Mar 2, 2016 · 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 · X2016-5902

    Visit Dec 27, 2016 · 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 · 2017-341

    Visit May 11, 2017 · 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 · X2017-5309

    Visit Oct 27, 2017 · 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 · X2018-4048

    Visit Aug 2, 2018 · 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 · X2018-4048

    Visit Sep 10, 2018 · 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 · X2019-2488

    Visit May 15, 2019 · 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 · X2019-2488

    Visit Nov 15, 2019 · 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 · X2019-2488

    Visit Nov 19, 2019 · 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 · X2020-3396

    Visit Oct 5, 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 · X2021-2472

    Visit Oct 19, 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 · X2022-2897

    Visit Jul 20, 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 · X2022-2897

    Visit Aug 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 · 2022-906

    Visit Nov 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 · X2023-177

    Visit Jan 17, 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 · X2023-177

    Visit Jan 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 · X2023-3122

    Visit Jul 19, 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 · X2023-3122

    Visit Jul 20, 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 · X2023-3122

    Visit Jul 20, 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 · X2023-3728

    Visit Sep 13, 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 · X2023-3122

    Visit Oct 3, 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 · X2023-3122

    Visit Nov 13, 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 · 2024-142

    Visit Feb 27, 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 · X2024-2845

    Visit Jun 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 · X2024-2845

    Visit Jul 1, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-3117

    Visit Jul 31, 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 · 2026-85

    Visit Feb 3, 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 · X2026-3786

    Visit Sep 8, 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 · X2026-4097

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

    View Dataset ↗

Coverage

Record windowSeptember 1, 2011 – November 1, 2026

  • This record is OEC's list of active child care licenses as of November 2026, with the inspections, follow-up visits and investigations in OEC's files, which run from September 2011.
  • OEC's files give no correction date for a violation, so no violation in this record shows one; OEC's resolution of each inspection or investigation (a corrective action plan, a referral to its legal division) is kept with the visit.
  • Exempt child care centers (programs OEC records but does not license, such as those a public school runs) and youth camps are not in this record.
  • OEC's files give no county and no map point for a program.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Correction dates
OEC's files record the violation cited, not when it was corrected.
Severity of violations
OEC's files do not grade violations.
Complaints not investigated
Complaints OEC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

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.