Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
First Step Learning Center
Uncasville, CT
· New London County
120 NORWICH NEW LONDON TPKE,
Uncasville, CT 06382-2510
Quick Facts
Capacity
42 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $195<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $160<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Contact Information
📞 (860) 848-0766
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70125
Active Through
Aug 31, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
Reviews
Peter
2017-10-28 21:53:53
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Very unprofessional. Favoritism on certain children. Not clean, run down.
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About the Provider
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- MondayMon-Fri | 5:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- TuesdayMon-Fri | 5:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- WednesdayMon-Fri | 5:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- ThursdayMon-Fri | 5:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- FridayMon-Fri | 5:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2728343 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2)] - A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. The head teacher shall be approved by the Office. - 024- Designated head teacher - 60% [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 medi | |||
| 2026-01-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2710947 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2)] - A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. The head teacher shall be approved by the Office. - 024- Designated head teacher - 60% [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 sha | |||
| 2024-10-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2482403 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-09-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2466487 | 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-79-4a(d)(1)] - The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a qualified designated director. - 023-Designated Director [19a-79-7a(e)(18)] - Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one (1) operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the facility. - 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level [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)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] - The operator of a child care center or gr | |||
| 2023-10-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2306717 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-79-7a(e)(5)] - Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor. - 070-Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. - 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)] - There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be clean, well lighted and ventilated, protected by window screening and prov | |||
| 2022-11-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2161358 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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(e)(9)] - The operator shall post radon test results in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 015-Radon Test [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 home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation. - 002-New St | |||
| 2022-04-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2067703 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 | |||
| 2022-03-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2067699 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 | |||
| 2022-02-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2049092 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs. - 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB [19a-79-7a(e)(7)] - Emergency telephone numbers shall be posted in an area adjacent to the phone. - 073-Emergency Numbers Posted [19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)] - Every area used by children shall be adequately ventilated and have a thermometer affixed to the wall. The ambient air temperature shall be at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit. - 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed | |||
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