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Ridgefield Montessori School

96 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (203) 438-4506 License #DCCC.16711 · first licensed Oct 23, 2009
31
inspections on file
134
recorded violations
—
severity not classified by the state
Oct 16, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Inspection history for Ridgefield Montessori School
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Oct 16, 2026Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process0Agency record
Oct 5, 2026Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process0Agency record
Sep 26, 2025Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan4Agency record
Feb 25, 2025Unannounced Inspection - PartialIn Process4Agency record
Jan 29, 2025Unannounced Inspection - PartialIn Process0Agency record
Jan 29, 2025Unannounced Inspection - PartialIn Process7Agency record
Sep 9, 2024Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan1Agency record
Sep 5, 2024Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan12Agency record
Sep 26, 2023Unannounced Inspection - FullClosed0Agency record
Sep 7, 2023Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan5Agency record
Sep 6, 2022Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan4Agency record
Jul 26, 2021Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan5Agency record
Oct 6, 2020Unannounced Inspection - PartialIn Process0Agency record
Jan 7, 2020Unannounced Inspection - PartialCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Jan 7, 2020Unannounced Inspection - PartialCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Nov 15, 2019Unannounced Inspection - PartialIn Process1Agency record
Nov 12, 2019Unannounced Inspection - PartialIn Process0Agency record
Oct 28, 2019Unannounced Inspection - PartialIn Process1Agency record
Jul 29, 2019Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan0Agency record
Jul 10, 2019Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process2Agency record
Jul 9, 2019Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process4Agency record
Jun 26, 2018Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process7Agency record
Jul 14, 2017Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan3Agency record
Jul 22, 2016Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan3Agency record
Sep 4, 2015Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan2Agency record
Mar 11, 2015Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan1Agency record
Oct 14, 2014Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan4Agency record
May 12, 2014Unannounced Inspection - PartialClosed1Agency record
Oct 19, 2013Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan17Agency record
Jul 17, 2013Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan24Agency record
May 9, 2011Unannounced Inspection - FullClosed22Agency 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.

Sep 26, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — Comprehensive background checks
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(g)(1)] — Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C)] — Health consultant visits/documentation
Correction date not recorded
Feb 25, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Partial · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)] — Notification of Change
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(b)(1-5)] — New construction/expansion/renovation/conversion
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] — Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Physical barriers- indoors/outdoors
Correction date not recorded
Jan 29, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Partial · 7 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(o)] — Respond to OEC- No false, misleading statements or documents
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(2)] — Adequate equipment for rest-cleaned when shared- cots � group homes- mats/sleeping bags
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(2)] — Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] — Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Physical barriers- indoors/outdoors
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)] — Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Sep 9, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — 018b-Background Checks
Correction date not recorded
Sep 5, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 12 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
{P.A.19-121} — 015bb- 32-36 mths enrolled in prek permissions
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(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-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(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-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(2)] — Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number
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
Sep 7, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Correction date not recorded
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-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Correction date not recorded
Sep 6, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 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-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Correction date not recorded
Jul 26, 2021Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
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)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Correction date not recorded
Nov 15, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Partial · 1 deficiency cited
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
Oct 28, 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
Jul 10, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 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-79-4a(c)(4)(D) — 021b-Supervision
Correction date not recorded
Jul 9, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] — Designated Head Teacher/60%
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-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] — Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
Correction date not recorded
Jun 26, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 7 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(3)] — Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
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
Jul 14, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Corrected Sep 7, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
Corrected Sep 7, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] — Operable CO Detector on Each Level
Corrected Sep 7, 2017
Jul 22, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] — Designated Head Teacher/60%
Corrected Jan 19, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Jan 19, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jan 19, 2017
Sep 4, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Sep 18, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Sep 18, 2015
Mar 11, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Mar 23, 2015
Oct 14, 2014Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Corrected Mar 23, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Mar 23, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Mar 23, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Corrected Mar 23, 2015
May 12, 2014Unannounced Inspection - Partial · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a] — 001b-Administration
Corrected Jun 18, 2014
Oct 19, 2013Unannounced Inspection - Full · 17 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(2)] — Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a] — Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
Corrected Mar 24, 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 Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] — Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(B)] — Washable Cots
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] — Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Jul 17, 2013Unannounced Inspection - Full · 24 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(c)] — Notification of Change
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] — Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(2)] — Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a] — Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] — Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] — Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(5)] — Disposable Paper Sheets
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Corrected Mar 24, 2014
May 9, 2011Unannounced Inspection - Full · 22 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(c)] — Notification of Change
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(3)] — OEC Complaint Procedure
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(4)] — Food Service Certificate
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11)] — Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-9a] — Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
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 Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] — Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] — Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Corrected Jul 18, 2011
Not classified
[19a-79-10(l)(2)] — Outdoor Equipment Available/Developmentally Appropriate
Corrected Jul 18, 2011

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