Child Care Center
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Stepping Stones Discovery & Development Center
Groton, CT
· New London County
177 PLEASANT VALLEY RD S,
Groton, CT 06340-3323
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $203<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $170<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Contact Information
📞 (860) 446-0441
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70542
Active Through
Mar 31, 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
Stepping Stones learning philosophy is based upon the Connecticut Curriculum Framework for Preschool and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our program strives to develop positive learning outcomes for all children, regardless of their backgrounds and experiences. The curriculum capitalizes on children's natural sense of wonder with a variety of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The program also provides families with information they need to support children's learning and development and encourages a foundation for solid school, parent and community connections.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Master's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Thursday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Friday07:00:00-17:30:00
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2725242 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(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 signed physical examination form including the child's date of birth, a statement about the child's general health and the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to other children or which would currently affect this child�s functional ability to participate safely in a child care setting. - 038-Child Health Records [19a-79-3a(d)(1)] - Daily attendance records for both children and program staff, recorded daily at the time of arrival and departure and kept on file at the facility for at least one year, showing the specific times | |||
| 2025-02-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2546578 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)] - An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation review | |||
| 2024-12-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2515837 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(b)] - The operator shall ensure that all program staff have completed a comprehensive background check before they have unsupervised access to children. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. The operator shall obtain from each prospective employee, who is eighteen years of age or older, for a position that requires the provision of care to a child or involves unsupervised access to a child, a listing of all employment held in the United States for an organization that provides care or services to children in the preceding five years. The operator shall take reasonable steps to contact each previous employer provided by the prospective employee to verify at a minimum the prospective employee�s job title, description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and whether such previous employer would recommend the prospec | |||
| 2023-10-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2306676 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment. - 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-6a(a)(2)] - A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises less than five (5) hours shall have a nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises longer than five (5) but less than eight (8) hours shall have one (1) meal and one (1) nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises eigh | |||
| 2023-02-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2189579 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-01-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2179635 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] - 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. A program providing care for one (1) or more hours between the hours of ten (10) P.M. and five (5) A.M. shall have a person on the licensed premises designated as the person in charge who shall meet the head teacher qualifications. - 019-Designated Head Teacher/60% [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-79-6a 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 building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated str | |||
| 2022-11-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2161317 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 Staff/Employee Orientation [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-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] - At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children | |||
| 2022-05-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2084406 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-02-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2049076 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(11)] - Requirements regarding toilet and washing facilities shall be satisfied. - 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. - 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] - The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. - 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use [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 Docume | |||
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