Child Care Center
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Giggle-N-Grow Development Group
Prospect, CT
· New Haven County
105 WATERBURY RD,
Prospect, CT 06712-1233
Quick Facts
Capacity
31 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $250<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $250<br/>
School Age (5-12 years) - $100<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.16339
Active Through
Feb 28, 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
Child's World Preschool and Child Care has been serving the Woodbury community and surrounding towns for over 20 years. Founded in 1993, it is located on eleven quiet country acres bordering Southbury and Roxbury and is conveniently located within minutes of Exit 14 and 15, I- 84. The open landscape abutted by natural woods provides children the opportunity to explore nature up close and supports the opportunity to bring the classroom outdoors.
Accreditation:Child's World Preschool and Child Care has been accredited by the National Association for the Education for Young Children (NAEYC) since 2005. Child's World follows the guidelines set forth by the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and practices professional responsibilities and relationships with the children in our care, families who entrust their children to our program, among fellow colleagues and within our community and society.
Staff: All staff working at Child's World has a formal educational background in Early Childhood Education and continuously attends workshops/ seminars to keep abreast of the changes in early childhood. Teachers are also required to be CPR/First Aid Certified and are able to distribute medication accompanied by proper documentation.
Curriculum Description: Child's World bases it's curriculum upon NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the Connecticut Preschool Framework as published by the Connecticut Department of Education. Our toddler curriculum follows the Connecticut Guidelines for the Development of Early Learning for Infants and Toddlers. In addition, the content includes topic explorations relevant to the interests and environment of the children either emergently or as planned by teachers.
Accreditation:Child's World Preschool and Child Care has been accredited by the National Association for the Education for Young Children (NAEYC) since 2005. Child's World follows the guidelines set forth by the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and practices professional responsibilities and relationships with the children in our care, families who entrust their children to our program, among fellow colleagues and within our community and society.
Staff: All staff working at Child's World has a formal educational background in Early Childhood Education and continuously attends workshops/ seminars to keep abreast of the changes in early childhood. Teachers are also required to be CPR/First Aid Certified and are able to distribute medication accompanied by proper documentation.
Curriculum Description: Child's World bases it's curriculum upon NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the Connecticut Preschool Framework as published by the Connecticut Department of Education. Our toddler curriculum follows the Connecticut Guidelines for the Development of Early Learning for Infants and Toddlers. In addition, the content includes topic explorations relevant to the interests and environment of the children either emergently or as planned by teachers.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): CDA-Child Development Associate
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2805748 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2026-06-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2800225 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(b)(6)] - The operator shall require participation by new program staff in employee orientation. - 004-Employee orientation for new program staff [19a-79-4a(b)(4)] - The operator shall maintain at the child care center or group child care home evidence of compliance with background checks and new employee reference checks. - 022-Evidence of compliance with background checks/reference checks [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)] - The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document. - 018-Postings [19a-79-10(c)(3)] - The group size shall not exceed eight for children that are under the age of two years and shall not exceed ten for children that are two years old, indoors and outdoors. - 1 | |||
| 2025-11-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2691353 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-08-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2647935 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-08-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2639220 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(c)(2)] - There shall be at least one program staff qualified under section 19a79-4a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for every four children or fraction thereof who are under the age of two years in attendance and for every five children or fraction thereof who are two years old in attendance, indoors and outdoors. - 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths) [19a-79-3a(a)] - 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. - 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children [19a-79-10(g)(1-8)] - Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate f | |||
| 2025-07-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2633557 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation | |||
| 2024-06-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2416367 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-04-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2394473 | 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-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years. - 027-Logs/Visits Documented [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-79-4a(a)(3) and/o | |||
| 2023-06-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2243288 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a professional development plan for each program staff member which shall be maintained on site at the facility and made available for review. - 017-Professional Development [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 chil | |||
| 2022-06-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2090092 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years. - 027-Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] - At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center. The child care center shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the CPR requirement. - 024-CPR Certified Staff [19a-79 | |||
| 2021-08-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1981577 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] - 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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center or group child care home. - 034-Authorized Released Permission [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 require participation by new staff in employee orientation. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care ho | |||
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