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First Step Preschool - New Fairfield

28 State Route 39, New Fairfield, CT 06812 (203) 746-5197 License #DCCC.14477 · first licensed Sep 12, 1996
24
inspections on file
106
recorded violations
—
severity not classified by the state
Feb 3, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Inspection history for First Step Preschool - New Fairfield
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Feb 3, 2026Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process3Agency record
Jan 13, 2025Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan3Agency record
Jan 11, 2024Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan3Agency record
Feb 1, 2023Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan4Agency record
Feb 16, 2022Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan7Agency record
Sep 18, 2020Unannounced Inspection - PartialIn Process0Agency record
Dec 20, 2019Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan2Agency record
Nov 19, 2019Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process9Agency record
May 3, 2019Unannounced Inspection - PartialClosed No Violations0Agency record
Jan 24, 2019Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Jan 8, 2019Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Jan 4, 2019Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Feb 16, 2018Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan8Agency record
Apr 10, 2017Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Mar 29, 2017Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Mar 29, 2017Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan7Agency record
Jan 30, 2017Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Aug 29, 2016Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan12Agency record
Dec 16, 2015Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Nov 13, 2015Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan16Agency record
Dec 10, 2014Announced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan2Agency record
Nov 20, 2014Announced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan17Agency record
Nov 20, 2013Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan13Agency record
May 21, 2013Unannounced Inspection - FullClosed No Violations0Agency record

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
How 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.

Feb 3, 2026Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)] — Policies- complete, implemented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)] — Postings
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(c)(2)] — Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
Correction date not recorded
Jan 13, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — Comprehensive background checks
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(1)] — Preparation/transportation of food-follow DPH Model Food Code
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)] — Lighting
Correction date not recorded
Jan 11, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(4)] — Food Service Certificate
Correction date not recorded
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(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Feb 1, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(4)] — Food Service Certificate
Correction date not recorded
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)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Feb 16, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 7 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
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-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
Correction date not recorded
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(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] — Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
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
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
Correction date not recorded
Dec 20, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
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
Nov 19, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 9 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
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
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Correction date not recorded
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
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(1)] — Adequate Sinks in Program Space
Correction date not recorded
Feb 16, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 8 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Apr 5, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Apr 5, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Apr 5, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(9)] — Matches/Lighters Inaccessible
Corrected Apr 5, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Apr 5, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Apr 5, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(5)] — Disposable Paper Sheets
Corrected Apr 5, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
Corrected Apr 5, 2018
Mar 29, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 7 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected May 10, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(1)] — Adequate Sinks in Program Space
Corrected May 10, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Corrected May 10, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] — Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Corrected May 10, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected May 10, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(1)] — Infant Toys Separate/Washed/Disinfected Daily
Corrected May 10, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(3)] — Clean Bottles/Disp. Bottles/Approved Bottle Washing
Corrected May 10, 2017
Aug 29, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 12 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(4)] — Food Service Certificate
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(7)] — No Smoking Signs
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11)] — Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] — Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Feb 1, 2017
Nov 13, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 16 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Corrected Dec 18, 2015
Dec 10, 2014Announced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)] — Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Nov 20, 2014Announced Inspection - Full · 17 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15)] — Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)] — Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] — Free Standing Cribs
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Corrected Dec 31, 2014
Nov 20, 2013Unannounced Inspection - Full · 13 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(1)] — License
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(3)] — OEC Complaint Procedure
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(9)] — Radon Test
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)] — Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Dec 6, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Corrected Dec 6, 2013

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