Child Care Center
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Pollywogs Child Development Center
North Stonington, CT
· New London County
411C NORWICH WESTERLY RD,
North Stonington, CT 06359-1516
Quick Facts
Capacity
82 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $210<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $200<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Contact Information
📞 (860) 535-1174
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70027
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
Welcome to our child development center. When it comes to preparing your child for success, you expect the best. I am pleased to bring you our program—filled with fun and educational activities carefully designed to help bring out your child's natural curiosity and encourage a lifelong joy of learning. The curriculum uses themed learning units that incorporate reading, writing, math, science, social studies and more.
We look forward to getting to know you and your child and to providing a rich learning environment where all our children are encouraged to develop to their full potential. RI DHS and Care-4-Kids Accepted. If there is anything we can do to improve our program or our services, or if you have any questions, please feel free to speak to the Director, Tia May McCall. We are very pleased you have chosen our center for your child.
We look forward to getting to know you and your child and to providing a rich learning environment where all our children are encouraged to develop to their full potential. RI DHS and Care-4-Kids Accepted. If there is anything we can do to improve our program or our services, or if you have any questions, please feel free to speak to the Director, Tia May McCall. We are very pleased you have chosen our center for your child.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2752455 | 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 | |||
| 2026-03-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2737068 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)] - All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties. - 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C)] - The health consultant shall visit the facility according to the following schedule: once a week for children up to twenty-four months of age; once a week if children two to three years of age, attend five hours or more per day; and once a month if children two to three years of age attend less than five hours per day. - 135- Health consultant visits/documentation [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 | |||
| 2025-02-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2553718 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-02-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2550397 | IN PROCESS |
| 2025-01-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2522205 | 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-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)] - In child care centers there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of program staff and children. This sink shall be located in the program space. Child care centers which have three program staff for a group of infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation. - 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep [19a-79-3a(c)(1 | |||
| 2023-11-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2316288 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(6)] - The operator shall post emergency plans in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 013-Emergency Plans [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-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] - Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer which indicates that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home pr | |||
| 2022-11-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2159521 | 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-79-5a(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 indi | |||
| 2022-03-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2051664 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-7a(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-79-4a(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, availab | |||
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