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Tvcca Little Learners - Head Start-Groton
Groton, CT
· New London County
40 1/2 CENTRAL AVE,
Groton, CT 06340-5906
Quick Facts
Capacity
77 children
Age Range
6 weeks-5 years
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Walking Distance to School, Near Public Transportation
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.16705
Active Through
May 31, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
Head Start, NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Little Learners Early Education Program is a comprehensive child development program which serves children from birth through age five, and their families. The program is child-focused and has the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children. We provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education, medical, dental, nutrition and social service to children and their families. Parent involvement is encouraged.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Master's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2704109 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - 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 three years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission [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-79-7a(c)(2)] - For programs ser | |||
| 2024-10-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2477794 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-09-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2463056 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly. - 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip [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-79-7a(g)] | |||
| 2023-08-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2281636 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 Documented [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 sh | |||
| 2022-10-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2147922 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 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 physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs. - 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB [19a-79-4a(b)] - 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 evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concern | |||
| 2022-07-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2097965 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Self-Reported | 2022-116 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures - [19a-79-3a(d)]<br/> 24-Staffing- Supervision - [19a-79-4a(c)]<br/> | |||
| 2022-01-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2040159 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-4a(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 sha | |||
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