Child Care Center
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Family Centers First Steps Center
Greenwich, CT
· Fairfield County
8 ARMSTRONG CT,
Greenwich, CT 06830-6104
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
3 years-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.16000
Active Through
Mar 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Welcome to Apple Blossom School and Family Center Pass through our doors and enter a world of imagination, where your little one will experience a warm, creative, and nurturing environment. Through a daily rhythm of outward and inward breath activities which include playing on the playground, circle time, painting, story telling, puppetry, snack and eurythmy, they will gain confidence and social skills.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Thursday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Friday07:30:00-17:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2781229 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] - There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer�s specifications and sufficient to cus | |||
| 2025-08-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2636194 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-06-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2604989 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-06-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2603562 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(a)(2)] - The operator shall comply with all local codes and ordinances, including the State of Connecticut Fire Safey Code. These codes include but are not limited to: inspections by the fire marshal, ensuring fire marshal inspection certificates are on file, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and documentation of fire drills. - 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate [19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6)] - Proper staff child ratios shall be maintained at all times, indoors and outdoors. There shall be at least one program staff for every ten children, or fraction thereof in attendance. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised. - 027- Ratios [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)] - The operator of a child care center or group ch | |||
| 2024-03-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2369627 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. - 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-2a(c)(7)] - At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigatio | |||
| 2023-03-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2211511 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs. - 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License | |||
| 2022-05-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2073130 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record | |||
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