Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Creative Starts Learning Center
Stratford, CT
· Fairfield County
2189 BARNUM AVE,
Stratford, CT 06615-5566
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Languages
English, Polish, 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.70139
Active Through
Sep 30, 2029
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
The Education Center at NMUMC provides a loving, nurturing and stimulating environment for our child. The staff is comprised of compassionate and knowledgeable individuals; they show never-ending patience with him on good and bad days! We have total trust that when we drop him off in the morning that he will have a fun-filled day under the watchful eye of such an experienced staff.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDA-Child Development Associate, Master's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2787510 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-12-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2706934 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(c)(2)] - For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings 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. - 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [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. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard. - 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which sha | |||
| 2025-04-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2585365 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-03-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2565306 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child. - 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [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. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard. - 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair [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 A | |||
| 2024-03-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2371941 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-01-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2350672 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services sh | |||
| 2023-02-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2195541 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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. - 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-10(h)(2)] - Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. - 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible [19a-79-9a(a)(3)] - Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s). - 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage [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 car | |||
| 2022-06-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2092803 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-04-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2071414 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(7)] - The operator shall post no smoking signs at entrances in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 014-No Smoking Signs [19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] - At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has successfully completed within the past three years an Office of Early Childhood approved first aid course. The child care center or group child care home 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 first aid requirement. - 025-First Aid Trained Staff [19a-79-7a(d)(5)] - Any unprotected glass doors, windows or mirrors to which children have access shall be protected. - 054-Glass Protected to 36 [19a-79-10(h)(2)] - Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. - 133-Plastic Bags/ | |||
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