Next Step Learning Center
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About the Provider
The future of childcare and preschool is here! Educational Playcare was established in 1986 to provide full- and part-time educational childcare programs and for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are proud of our reputation as the provider of the highest-quality childcare and preschool programs for children that can be found anywhere. We've distinguished ourselves by providing exceptional childcare services through being consistently at the cutting edge of technology as it applies to the early childhood industry. It has been our privilege to provide childcare services to thousands of families in Connecticut.
Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday05:30:00-18:30:00
- Tuesday05:30:00-18:30:00
- Wednesday05:30:00-18:30:00
- Thursday05:30:00-18:30:00
- Friday05:30:00-18:30:00
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2826682 | IN PROCESS |
| 2025-07-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2629781 | 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 | |||
| 2024-07-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2435650 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] - When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months. - 012-Menus [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)(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-Sta | |||
| 2023-08-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2271655 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(2)] - Adequate equipment for rest shall be provided. When cots are shared, they shall be washed and disinfected and linens changed between children. - 083-Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number [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-79-10(d)(2)(C)] - Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include chairs for feeding, each of which has a stable base, safety straps on all high chairs attached to the chair and a tray which locks securely. - 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - The operator of a | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Self-Reported | 2022-376 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 24-Staffing- Supervision - [19a-79-4a(c)]<br/> | |||
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