Child Care Center
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Strong Start Early Care And Education
Trumbull, CT
· Fairfield County
56 QUARRY RD,
Trumbull, CT 06611-4874
Quick Facts
Capacity
218 children
Age Range
6 weeks-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70231
Active Through
Apr 30, 2027
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The first years of your child’s life are marked by awe-inspiring growth. At Strong Start, we offer an early childhood education with distinct advantages in early care and education to make the most of this crucial time. We offer a a curriculum that the average day care can’t.
Our curriculum is built on your child’s intrinsic motivation to learn—and on proven standards.
Our inquiry-based curriculum encourages learning from the inside-out—the natural development of your child’s investigative and problem-solving skills—led by teachers trained to help your child meet their educational goals. The curriculum aligns with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards as well as those from The National Association for the Education of Young Children to help in the transition to Kindergarten and beyond. Our goal is to help your child enjoy achievement in school—and in life!
Our curriculum is built on your child’s intrinsic motivation to learn—and on proven standards.
Our inquiry-based curriculum encourages learning from the inside-out—the natural development of your child’s investigative and problem-solving skills—led by teachers trained to help your child meet their educational goals. The curriculum aligns with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards as well as those from The National Association for the Education of Young Children to help in the transition to Kindergarten and beyond. Our goal is to help your child enjoy achievement in school—and in life!
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-18:30:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-18:30:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-18:30:00
- Thursday07:00:00-18:30:00
- Friday07:00:00-18:30:00
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2633745 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(e)(1-10)] - 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. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be available and located in a convenient place for soiled waste material. These materials shall be removed to an exterior waste storage area at least daily. Disposable diapers shall be discarded in a covered receptacle immediately after diapering. The hands of the program staff and the children shall be washed after each diaper change. Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area and followed. When cloth diapers or training pants are used | |||
| 2024-07-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2428406 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-06-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2426129 | 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)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate [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-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - 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 and annual training for current staff on prog | |||
| 2023-11-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2316175 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR | |||
| 2023-10-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2301648 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(3)] - The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code. - 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees [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 structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one fo | |||
| 2023-09-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2289247 | OPENED |
| 2023-07-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2268428 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR | |||
| 2023-07-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2268322 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR | |||
| 2023-07-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2268421 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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(c)] - The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, services or voluntary closing shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change. A change of location, change of operator or a change of ownership requires a new initial application. - 005-Notification of Change [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-7 | |||
| 2023-01-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2180896 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-01-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2180175 | 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-79-10(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 maint | |||
| 2022-08-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2112447 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-07-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2103941 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. - 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [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 Endo | |||
| 2021-10-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2006144 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - 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 and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a professional development plan for each program staff member which shall be maintained on site at the facility and made available for review. - 017-Professional Development [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% | |||
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