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Creative Starts Learning Center - Oxford
Oxford, CT
· New Haven County
35 OLD STATE ROAD 67,
Oxford, CT 06478-1905
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
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.70524
Licensed Since
2019
Active Through
Oct 31, 2027
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
Creative Starts Learning Center - Oxford is a Child Care Center in OXFORD CT, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks-12 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Thursday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Friday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2780823 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child�s record. The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall contain the following information on the container or packaging indicating the individual child�s name; the name of the medication; and directions for the medication�s administration. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s). Any expired medication shall be destroyed in a safe manner or returned to the parent. - 159- Non-Pres | |||
| 2025-07-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2635552 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-04-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2580650 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-03-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2560141 | IN PROCESS |
| 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 | |||
| 2025-01-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2526548 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-05-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2406885 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-05-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2398210 | 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 | |||
| 2024-04-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2383551 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-3a(c)] - The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, services or voluntary closing shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change. A change of location, change of operator or a change of own | |||
| 2023-04-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2227035 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-04-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2223912 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [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-79-3a] - 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 [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2129497 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-08-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2120510 | 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 [19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] - The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. 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. - 006-Policies [19a-79-5a(a)(2)( | |||
| 2022-07-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2108269 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-05-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2079015 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2022-05-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2073260 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] - Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed. - 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards [19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance. 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. - 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children [19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] - Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall incl | |||
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