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The Litchfield School House
Child care center
21 Torrington Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Litchfield, CT
- Record Period
- 2020–2026
- Source Documents
- 11
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 10 licensing visits from November 2020 to March 2026, OEC cited 36 violations at The Litchfield School House.
- Visits
- 10
- 2020–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations
- Violations
- 36
- Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff
- Visits With Violations
- 8
- Correction dates are not published
- Complaint investigations
- 1
- Investigations opened on a complaint
Violations by Year
- Violations
* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 12 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 | 7 |
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, March 24, 2026, recorded 6 violations.
What to Ask About
- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff, Cited in Three Visits
- Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4), Cited in Three Visits
- 001b-Administration, Cited in Two Visits
- Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Two Visits
- Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB, Cited in Two Visits
- Lead Paint- testing, management plans, Cited in Two Visits
- Outdoor space, Cited in Two Visits
- Labeling and storage, Cited in Two Visits
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- The Litchfield School House
- Address
- 21 Torrington Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
- License Number
- CT-DCCC.70537
- License Type
- Child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 19 children
- Ages Served
- 3 years to 7 years
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., closed in summer
- License Expires
- 2028-01-31
- Record Window
- September 1, 2011 to November 1, 2026
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.
- 2026
Investigation
1 violation
Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-3a(b)Overall management of 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), 2026-291
- 2026
Unannounced full inspection
6 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)Labeling and storageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-2a(c)(8)Local Health InspectionCitedNo 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-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)Policies- complete, implementedCitedNo 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-79-7a(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), X2026-1185
- 2025
Unannounced full inspection
7 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)Lead Paint- testing, management plansCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C)Medication TrainingsCitedNo 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(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
- 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)Labeling and storageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-1094
- 2024
Unannounced full inspection
3 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 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-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo 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
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1014
- 2023
Unannounced full inspection
2 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 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-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)Enrollment InformationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-1256
- 2022
Follow-up visit
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-3535
- 2022
Unannounced full inspection
5 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-3a001b-AdministrationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-10(b)Under Three Endorsement: Approved EndorsementCitedNo 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-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-4a(b)018b-Background ChecksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-3535
- 2021
Follow-up visit
2 violations
- 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)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
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2508
- 2021
Unannounced full inspection
10 violations
OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- 19a-79-3a001b-AdministrationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/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(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
- 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)Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
- 19a-79-9a(b)(5)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2508
- 2020
Unannounced partial inspection
No violations
Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-4183
Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff, Cited in Three Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in October 2021, December 2021 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
2021212222232425262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 2
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 October 2021, December 2021 and April 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.
2021212222232425262619a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 3
001b-Administration, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a in October 2021 and September 2022. The agency describes it this way: 001b-Administration. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
2021212222232425262619a-79-3a across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 4
Logs/Visits Documented, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) in October 2021 and September 2022. 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.
2021212222232425262619a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 5
Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) in September 2022 and March 2024. 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.
2021212222232425262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 6
Lead Paint- testing, management plans, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) in March 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Lead Paint- testing, management plans. 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.
2021212222232425262619a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 7
Outdoor space, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) in March 2025 and March 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.
2021212222232425262619a-79-7a(h)(1-9) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 8
Labeling and storage, Cited in Two Visits
OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) in March 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Labeling and storage. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
2021212222232425262619a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
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.
- 01
What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
- 02
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.
- 03
What changed after 19a-79-3a was cited, and how do you check it now?
001b-Administration: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 04
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.
- 05
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 two visits, with no risk level published.
- 06
What changed after 19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Lead Paint- testing, management plans: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 07
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.
- 08
What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Labeling and storage: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 09
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.
- 10
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.
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)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.70537
Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-4183
Visit Nov 4, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-2508
Visit Oct 19, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-2508
Visit Dec 10, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-3535
Visit Sep 8, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-3535
Visit Sep 9, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-1256
Visit Apr 4, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-1014
Visit Mar 15, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-1094
Visit Mar 28, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-1185
Visit Mar 24, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)View Dataset ↗
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2026-291
Visit Mar 31, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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.
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