The Vardell Report.Tender Years Preschool

Across 15 licensing visits from November 2012 to January 2026, OEC cited 93 violations at Tender Years Preschool.

Visits

15

2012–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

93

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

14

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. Jan 62026

   Unannounced full inspection

   4 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(c)(2)Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance programCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-35

2. Mar 132025

   Unannounced full inspection

   9 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)Lead Paint- testing, management plansCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)PostingsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)Children's Enrollment informationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(3)Proper Refrigeration -41 degreesCitedNo 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-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)Authorized prescriber/parent permissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-895

3. Mar 122024

   Unannounced full inspection

   2 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo 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), X2024-960

4. Mar 62023

   Unannounced full inspection

   9 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-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo 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(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo 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
   • Public Act 19-106015a-Dev.MilestonesCitedNo 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

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-838

5. Feb 152022

   Unannounced full inspection

   1 violation

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-348

6. Oct 302019

   Unannounced full inspection

   2 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-5361

7. Dec 122018

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-5908

8. Nov 152018

   Unannounced full inspection

   7 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(3)OEC Complaint ProcedureCitedNo 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(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)Ventilation in Toilet RoomCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(3)Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(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

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-5908

9. Dec 62017

   Unannounced full inspection

   5 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4)Lead Management Plan ReviewedCitedNo 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-79-7a(g)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo 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), X2017-5844

10. Mar 62017

    Follow-up visit

    1 violation

    • 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4)Lead Management Plan ReviewedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-646

11. Feb 82017

    Unannounced full inspection

    12 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo 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-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 ChildrenCitedNo 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-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)First Aid Trained StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7aPeeling Paint ObservedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4)Lead Management Plan ReviewedCitedNo 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-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)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), X2017-646

12. May 162016

    Unannounced full inspection

    18 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)Annual Staff TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)Designated Head Teacher/60%CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo 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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field TripCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7aPeeling Paint ObservedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4)Lead Management Plan ReviewedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Rugs SecuredCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4)Lead Management Plan ReviewedCitedNo 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-79-9a(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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2016-2446

13. Sep 182015

    Unannounced full inspection

    4 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 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-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2015-4022

14. Sep 32014

    Unannounced full inspection

    17 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo 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 and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo 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)(3)Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Rugs SecuredCitedNo 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-79-7a(g)(2)Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate NumberCitedNo 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(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo 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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2014-2838

15. Nov 262012

    Unannounced full inspection

    2 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-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2012-569300

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

   Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Six Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in September 2014, September 2015, May 2016, February 2017, October 2019 and March 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.

   12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment, Cited in Six Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(2) in September 2014, September 2015, May 2016, November 2018, March 2023 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a(h)(2) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(1) in September 2014, May 2016, February 2017 and December 2017. The agency describes it this way: Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-3a(d)(1) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Staff Health Records, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) in November 2012, September 2014, May 2016 and March 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.

   12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Lead Management Plan Reviewed, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) in May 2016, February 2017, March 2017 and December 2017. The agency describes it this way: Lead Management Plan Reviewed. 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.

   12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g) in September 2014, May 2016, February 2017 and December 2017. The agency describes it this way: Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a(g) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) in September 2014, September 2015 and May 2016. 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.

   12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Consultant Agreements/Contracts, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) in November 2012, September 2015 and March 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.

   12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) in September 2014, May 2016 and March 2023. The agency describes it this way: Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff), Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in September 2014, May 2016 and November 2018. The agency describes it this way: Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff). Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Ventilation in Toilet Room, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) in February 2017, December 2017 and November 2018. The agency describes it this way: Ventilation in Toilet Room. 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in September 2014, November 2018 and January 2026. 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in May 2016, December 2017 and March 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Local Health Inspection, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-2a(c)(7) in September 2014 and November 2018. The agency describes it this way: Local Health Inspection. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-2a(c)(7) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
15. 15

    New Staff/Employee Orientation, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) in May 2016 and March 2023. 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
16. 16

    Current Fire Marshal Certificate, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(2) in February 2017 and October 2019. 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-3a(e)(2) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
17. 17

    Professional development, Cited in Two Visits

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

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
18. 18

    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 May 2016 and February 2017. 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
19. 19

    Nutritious Snacks/Meals, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(2) in February 2022 and March 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-6a(a)(2) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
20. 20

    Peeling Paint Observed, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a in May 2016 and February 2017. The agency describes it this way: Peeling Paint Observed. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
21. 21

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(3) in September 2014 and November 2018. 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a(e)(3) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
22. 22

    Rugs Secured, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in September 2014 and May 2016. The agency describes it this way: Rugs Secured. 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a(e)(5) across all 15 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 September 2014 and March 2023. 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
24. 24

    Outdoor space, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) in March 2025 and January 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.

    12141516171717181819222324252619a-79-7a(h)(1-9) across all 15 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-79-4a(h)(2)(G) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

2. 02

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

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

3. 03

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

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

4. 04

   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 four visits, with no risk level published.

5. 05

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

   Lead Management Plan Reviewed: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

6. 06

   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 four visits, with no risk level published.

7. 07

   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 three visits, with no risk level published.

8. 08

   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 three visits, with no risk level published.

9. 09

   What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB: cited in 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 Parent/Staff): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

11. 11

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Ventilation in Toilet Room: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

12. 12

    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.

13. 13

    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 three visits, with no risk level published.

14. 14

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

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

15. 15

    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.

16. 16

    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.

17. 17

    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.

18. 18

    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.

19. 19

    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.

20. 20

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

    Peeling Paint Observed: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

21. 21

    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.

22. 22

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Rugs Secured: 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)(1-9) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Outdoor space: 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.13750

  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 · X2012-569300

  Visit Nov 26, 2012 · 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 · X2014-2838

  Visit Sep 3, 2014 · 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 · X2015-4022

  Visit Sep 18, 2015 · 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 · X2016-2446

  Visit May 16, 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 · X2017-646

  Visit Feb 8, 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 · X2017-646

  Visit Mar 6, 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 · X2017-5844

  Visit Dec 6, 2017 · 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 · X2018-5908

  Visit Nov 15, 2018 · 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 · X2018-5908

  Visit Dec 12, 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 · X2019-5361

  Visit Oct 30, 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 · X2022-348

  Visit Feb 15, 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 · X2023-838

  Visit Mar 6, 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 · X2024-960

  Visit Mar 12, 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 · X2025-895

  Visit Mar 13, 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 · X2026-35

  Visit Jan 6, 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.