License activeChild-care center
A Child'S Garden- Shelton
20 Ivy Brook Road, Shelton, CT 06484 (203) 402-0334 License #DCCC.15976 · first licensed Aug 22, 2003
22
inspections on file
85
recorded violations
—
severity not classified by the state
May 12, 2026
last inspection
Inspection history
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 4 | Agency record |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 8 | Agency record |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 11 | Agency record |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | In Process | 3 | Agency record |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 8 | Agency record |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 6 | Agency record |
| May 21, 2021 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 3 | Agency record |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | In Process | 1 | Agency record |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Jun 6, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| May 17, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 1 | Agency record |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 6 | Agency record |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 3 | Agency record |
| Sep 6, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 9 | Agency record |
| Sep 11, 2015 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 7 | Agency record |
| Aug 12, 2014 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 2 | Agency record |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 3 | Agency record |
| Jan 27, 2012 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 10 | 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.
May 12, 2026Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — Comprehensive background checks
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)] — Water supply- water testing
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] — Outdoor space
Correction date not recorded
Apr 23, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 8 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(c)(2)] — Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] — Water temperature 60 ℉ � 120 ℉
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to children
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(17)] — Radon test
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] — Outdoor space
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)] — Non-Prescription Topical Medications
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2)] — Toys and other objects
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
Correction date not recorded
Feb 5, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 11 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — 018b-Background Checks
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(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
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(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(3)] — Nonprescription Topical 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(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Apr 27, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Partial · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Correction date not recorded
Jan 27, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 8 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(3)] — OEC Complaint Procedure
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
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)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] — Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — 018b-Background Checks
Correction date not recorded
Apr 21, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
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-79-10(c)(3)] — Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Correction date not recorded
May 21, 2021Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Jul 23, 2020Unannounced Inspection - Partial · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Correction date not recorded
May 17, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Corrected Jun 11, 2018
Apr 17, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(6)] — Emergency Plans
Corrected Jun 11, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Corrected Jun 11, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Jun 11, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(1)] — Adequate Sinks in Program Space
Corrected Jun 11, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] — Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
Corrected Jun 11, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Jun 11, 2018
Jun 29, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Aug 21, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Corrected Aug 21, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Aug 21, 2017
Sep 6, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 9 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Corrected Oct 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Corrected Oct 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Oct 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Oct 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)] — Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
Corrected Oct 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Oct 3, 2016
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 Oct 3, 2016
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 Oct 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Corrected Oct 3, 2016
Sep 11, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 7 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Sep 28, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(6)] — Emergency Plans
Corrected Sep 28, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Sep 28, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Corrected Sep 28, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Sep 28, 2015
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 Sep 28, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Corrected Sep 28, 2015
Aug 12, 2014Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Nov 17, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Nov 17, 2014
Apr 30, 2013Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected May 30, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected May 30, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Corrected May 30, 2013
Jan 27, 2012Unannounced Inspection - Full · 10 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Corrected Mar 12, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Mar 12, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Mar 12, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Mar 12, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Mar 12, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] — Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Corrected Mar 12, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Corrected Mar 12, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Mar 12, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Mar 12, 2012
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 Mar 12, 2012
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