ClosedChild-care center
Stepping Stones Discovery & Development Center
177 Pleasant Valley Rd S, Groton, CT 06340 (860) 446-0441 License #DCCC.16025 · first licensed Oct 14, 2003
This license no longer appears in the current roster of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. States do not always publish why a license leaves the roster; the history below stays on file.
12
inspections on file
130
recorded violations
—
severity not classified by the state
May 20, 2019
last inspection
Inspection history
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 5 | Agency record |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 6 | Agency record |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Opened | 0 | Agency record |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 1 | Agency record |
| Feb 7, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 21 | Agency record |
| Feb 7, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| May 9, 2017 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 14 | Agency record |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 16 | Agency record |
| Dec 4, 2015 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 17 | Agency record |
| Oct 14, 2014 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Closed | 13 | Agency record |
| Nov 4, 2013 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 22 | Agency record |
| Jun 8, 2012 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 15 | 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 20, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 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)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
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(e)(5)] — Disposable Paper Sheets
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
Aug 2, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected Aug 17, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Aug 17, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] — Enrollment Information
Corrected Aug 17, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Aug 17, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Aug 17, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Corrected Aug 17, 2018
Feb 23, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Feb 7, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 21 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] — Enrollment Information
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)] — Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-8a(b)] — Activity Choices
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(3)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
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 Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] — Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a] — 015c-Staffing
Corrected Mar 15, 2018
May 9, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 14 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] — Enrollment Information
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] — Authorized Released Permission
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] — Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(1)] — Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
Corrected Sep 8, 2017
Aug 11, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 16 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] — Enrollment Information
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(12)] — Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(4)] — Washed/Disinfected
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] — Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)] — Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Dec 4, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 17 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — First Aid Trained Staff
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] — Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(12)] — Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(3)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4)] — Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] — Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Corrected Jan 12, 2016
Oct 14, 2014Unannounced Inspection - Full · 13 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Rugs Secured
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] — Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] — Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
Corrected Oct 27, 2014
Nov 4, 2013Unannounced Inspection - Full · 22 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] — Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Rugs Secured
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(12)] — Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(3)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] — Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(5)] — Disposable Paper Sheets
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] — Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected Jan 28, 2014
Jun 8, 2012Unannounced Inspection - Full · 15 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
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 Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(1)] — Adequate Sinks in Program Space
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
Corrected Jun 25, 2012
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