License activeChild-care center
Small World
71 Longfellow Rd, Shelton, CT 06484 (203) 929-5498 License #DCCC.13866 · first licensed Nov 28, 1991
28
inspections on file
93
recorded violations
—
severity not classified by the state
Apr 28, 2026
last inspection
Inspection history
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 8 | Agency record |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 5 | Agency record |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 3 | Agency record |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 6 | Agency record |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Oct 21, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 3 | Agency record |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | In Process | 1 | Agency record |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Jan 30, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Apr 10, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 3 | Agency record |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 12 | Agency record |
| Apr 18, 2017 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 8 | Agency record |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 6 | Agency record |
| Jun 17, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 12 | Agency record |
| Aug 11, 2015 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 2 | Agency record |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 2 | Agency record |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 1 | Agency record |
| May 28, 2013 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 18 | Agency record |
| Feb 14, 2012 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 3 | Agency record |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Connecticut Office of Early ChildhoodHow to read violations
Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
Dec 3, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 8 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)] — Lighting
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] — Outdoor space
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C)] — Outdoor Protected/Fenced
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(i)] — Water Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b)] — Educational requirements
Correction date not recorded
Sep 27, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] — Operable CO Detector on Each Level
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Correction date not recorded
Oct 19, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Rugs Secured
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Feb 14, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(c)] — Notification of Change
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(6)] — Emergency Plans
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(1)] — Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(3)] — Clean Bottles/Disp. Bottles/Approved Bottle Washing
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] — Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Correction date not recorded
Oct 21, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)] — Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Correction date not recorded
Jun 12, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Partial · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
Correction date not recorded
Apr 10, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] — Emergency Medical Permission
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] — Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)] — Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
Corrected May 7, 2018
Feb 14, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 12 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] — Authorized Released Permission
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] — Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a] — Peeling Paint Observed
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-8a(b)] — Activity Choices
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
Corrected May 7, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
Corrected May 7, 2018
Apr 18, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 8 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Corrected May 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected May 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected May 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected May 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected May 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected May 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected May 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)] — Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
Corrected May 15, 2017
Jul 19, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — CPR Certified Staff
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — First Aid Trained Staff
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Jun 17, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 12 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] — Designated Head Teacher/60%
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — CPR Certified Staff
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — First Aid Trained Staff
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] — Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Aug 8, 2016
Aug 11, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Corrected Aug 31, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Aug 31, 2015
Jul 29, 2014Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Corrected Nov 17, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
Corrected Nov 17, 2014
Jun 12, 2013Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)] — Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
May 28, 2013Unannounced Inspection - Full · 18 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — CPR Certified Staff
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — First Aid Trained Staff
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] — Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-7a] — Peeling Paint Observed
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)] — Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] — Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] — Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Corrected Jun 20, 2013
Feb 14, 2012Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Mar 15, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Mar 15, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] — Free Standing Cribs
Corrected Mar 15, 2012
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