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Pieces Of The Puzzle Early Learning Center
Shelton, CT
· Fairfield County
917 BRIDGEPORT AVE,
Shelton, CT 06484-4679
Quick Facts
Capacity
81 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Contact Information
📞 (475) 269-2405
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70521
Licensed Since
2019
Active Through
Oct 31, 2027
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Pieces Of The Puzzle Early Learning Center is a Child Care Center in SHELTON CT, with a maximum capacity of 81 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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2635424 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)] - 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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing the operator to use the programs emergency policies which shall accompany the child on trips away from the premises, authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center or group child care home, authorizing any activity away from the premises, and authorizing transportation services. - 037- Parent Permissions | |||
| 2024-05-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2396209 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] - 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. The record shall include enrollment information and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s). - 032-Enrollment Information [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)] - Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere. - 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services 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 build | |||
| 2023-11-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2315312 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-10-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2301884 | 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-79-10(k)(5)] - Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name. - 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [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-79-10(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 c | |||
| 2022-12-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2164267 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(2)] - Established walkways shall be provided and properly maintained for each entrance and exit leading to a driveway or street. - 050-Walkways Maintained [19a-79-10(k)(5)] - Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name. - 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [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 assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. 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 documentation of annual training for current staff on the child care c | |||
| 2022-02-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2060730 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-02-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2049341 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-02-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2040826 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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-79-4a(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 shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents. - | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Self-Reported | 2022-18 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children - [19a-79-3a(a)]<br/> | |||
| 2021-11-08 | Self-Reported | 2021-797 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior - [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)]<br/> 08-Administration- Child protection - [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C)]<br/> | |||
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