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Ridgefield Montessori School
Ridgefield, CT
· Fairfield County
96 DANBURY RD,
Ridgefield, CT 06877-4069
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
18 months-6 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Near Public Transportation
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.16711
Active Through
Oct 31, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
AMS
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
“Stamford is an even better place to live because Childcare Learning Centers provides outstanding opportunities for our youngest citizens and newest families. CLC’s vision of Stamford as a national model in providing universal pre-K makes it the perfect partner to implement the city’s innovative School Readiness Program.”
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Early Childhood Education, Bachelor's Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday08:00:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday08:00:00-18:00:00
- Thursday08:00:00-18:00:00
- Friday08:00:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2663690 | CLOSED |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(1)] - All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards. - 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [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)(5)(A-C)] - Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be adequate, safe and in compliance with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. W | |||
| 2025-02-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2548212 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(b)(1-5)] - Plans for new construction, expansion or renovation, indicating the proposed use and accompanied by a written narrative shall be submitted to the Office prior to the start of construction, expansion, or renovation. Completed plans and specifications shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Office on the basis of compliance with the Public Health Code. Written approval by the local building inspector, local director of health or designee, local zoning and local fire marshal shall be submitted to the Office, upon request of the Office. Approval by Office is required prior to the use of any space that has been newly constructed, expanded or renovated. All construction, expansions, renovation, repairs or alterations of structures shall be done in such a manner to prevent hazards or unsafe physical or environmental conditions during periods of operation. - 064-New construction/expansion/renovation/conversion [19a-79-10(c)(3)] - The group size shall not exceed eight fo | |||
| 2025-01-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2536752 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(o)] - The operator shall respond to Office requests for information or documentation related to compliance within the time period and in the manner specified by the Office. The operator shall not furnish any false or misleading documents or make any false or misleading statements to the Office in order to obtain or retain the license. - 017-Respond to OEC- No false, misleading statements or documents [19a-79-4a(a)(1)] - 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, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children. - 019-Staff Health Records [19a-79-7a(g)(2)] - Adequate equipment for rest shall be provided. An individual cot shall be provide | |||
| 2025-01-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2536751 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 2024-09-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2464053 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks | |||
| 2024-09-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2462675 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(c)(4)] - For children under three years of age, there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors. - 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors) [19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. 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. - 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children [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 pro | |||
| 2023-09-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2294781 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-09-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2288112 | CLOSED |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)] - All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards. - 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic [19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] - When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months. - 012-Menus [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 tuber | |||
| 2022-09-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2123969 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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. - 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts [19a-79-10(i)] - A health consultant shall visit the program on the days and times children under the age of three (3) are present. The health consultant shall prepare and maintain signed doc | |||
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