Child Care Center
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FIRST STEP LEARNING CENTER 2
Uncasville, CT
· New London County
765 NORWICH NEW LONDON TPKE,
Uncasville, CT 06382-2123
Quick Facts
Capacity
54 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
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Contact Information
📞 (860) 892-8222
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70589
Active Through
Nov 30, 2028
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Middletown Cooperative Preschool has been proudly serving the families of Middlesex County since 1968 when a group of parents decided they wanted to be actively involved in the education of their young children.
It is fondly referred to as “the Co-op” by most people.
We are a private, non-profit, parent cooperative preschool. We are funded by tuition from the families enrolled and licensed by the State of CT Department of Public Health.
We have capacity for up to 19 children on any one day.
Our school is staffed by a Head Teacher, a Teacher’s Aide and a Parent Helper each day.
Our small class size and low adult/child ratios means your child gets high quality personalized attention.
It is fondly referred to as “the Co-op” by most people.
We are a private, non-profit, parent cooperative preschool. We are funded by tuition from the families enrolled and licensed by the State of CT Department of Public Health.
We have capacity for up to 19 children on any one day.
Our school is staffed by a Head Teacher, a Teacher’s Aide and a Parent Helper each day.
Our small class size and low adult/child ratios means your child gets high quality personalized attention.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2813136 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-01-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2713751 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-11-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2688849 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-11-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2684660 | 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 | |||
| 2024-08-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2458596 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-08-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2453662 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - 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 two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. - 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Admini | |||
| 2024-07-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2433330 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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)(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) a | |||
| 2023-08-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2292929 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(10)] - Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes. - 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [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(d)(8)] - There shall be an area available for the individual storage of each child's clothing and bedding. - 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding [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-79-10(k)(5)] - Each child's bottle shall b | |||
| 2022-11-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2152320 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. - 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] - Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of Early Childhood prior to implementation of the plan. - 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed [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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is r | |||
| 2022-03-18 | CO/NCAP MONITORING | 2067682 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2022-03-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2055612 | 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 | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Complaints | 2022-152 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior - [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)]<br/> | |||
| 2022-02-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2047142 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-02-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2040698 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8)] - The hands of the staff and the children shall be washed before and after each diaper change. Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. - 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed [19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] - The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a clo | |||
| 2022-02-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2042704 | 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)(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 [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 | |||
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