Child Care Center
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Children's Adventure Center
Sandy Hook, CT
· Fairfield County
14 RIVERSIDE RD,
Sandy Hook, CT 06482-1219
Quick Facts
Capacity
138 children
Age Range
3 years-10 years
Rate Range
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $190<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.12807
Active Through
Sep 30, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
our goal is to provide the highest quality educational experience for every child in a warm atmosphere were all children are challenged to excel and their achievements are celebrated. Children at CAC are individually guided in their learning experiences and their acquisition of skills is based on a child's individual development, style of learning and previous experience.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDA-Child Development Associate, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- MondayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- TuesdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- WednesdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- ThursdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- FridayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2678870 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)] - Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room. Programs shall provide changing and sanitary facilities appropriate to meet the individual needs of children who are enrolled at the facility who need assistance with toileting or who are not independent with toileting. Facilities using potty chairs in addition to the required toilets shall ensure that they are of a nonporous, synthetic product, and emptied into the toilet, cleaned and disinfected after each individual use. For programs serving children under five years of age there shall be at least one toilet and one sink with hot and cold running water for every sixteen children, or fraction thereof. For programs serving only school age children, there shall be at least one toilet and one sink with running water for every twenty-five children, or fraction thereof. Toilet facil | |||
| 2024-10-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2480956 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-06-06 | CO/NCAP MONITORING | 2416297 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-05-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2406977 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. - 016-Staff Health Records | |||
| 2023-10-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2309730 | Referred to Legal Division |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(b)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks [19a-79-3a] - The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care. - 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children | |||
| 2023-10-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2308353 | Referred to Legal Division |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(b)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks [19a-79-3a] - The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care. - 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - Except for nonprescription topical medicatio | |||
| 2023-10-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2301920 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(c)(3)] - For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children. - 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8 [19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B)] - The group size shall not exceed twenty children. When there is a mixed age group, the smaller required group size shall prevail. - 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. - 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] - The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. A file shall be k | |||
| 2023-03-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2206412 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-11-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2152532 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-11-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2149268 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(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 an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. - 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development fo | |||
| 2022-05-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2084144 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-04-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2062791 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-03-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2053328 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. 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. - 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children | |||
| 2021-12-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2023927 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-2a(c)(7)] - At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home. - 001-Local Health Inspection [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(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 an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. - 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber | |||
| 2021-11-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2011954 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(3)] - The operator shall post the Office of Early Childhood complaint procedure in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 010-OEC Complaint Procedure [19a-79-3a(e)(6)] - The operator shall post emergency plans in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 013-Emergency Plans [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(d)(10)] - Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes. - 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [19a | |||
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