Child Care Center
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Discovery Zone Learning Center- Columbia
Columbia, CT
· Tolland County
2 ORLANDO DR,
Columbia, CT 06237-1148
Quick Facts
Capacity
148 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $217<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $195<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Walking Distance to School, School Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.16720
Active Through
Nov 30, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
Reviews
Mary
2012-02-16 20:23:38
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My children currently attend Discovery Zone and as a parent I can't say enough about Discovery Zone. The teachers are attentive and caring for the children. The directors are wonderful and supportive. I have a hard time getting my children to leave Discovery Zone each night. Discovery Zone is the best!!!
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About the Provider
Welcome to Discovery Zone Learning Center. We realize that a great deal of your thought and consideration has gone into your choice of a child-care center for your child. We know how special your child is to you. Our mission is to provide a caring and nurturing environment where your child can learn and develop through chronologically and developmentally appropriate activities.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2677834 | IN PROCESS |
| 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-79-5a(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 a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child. - 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff | |||
| 2024-07-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2430743 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-9a(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 [19a-79-9a(a)(3)] - Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inacc | |||
| 2023-09-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2286566 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(l)(1)] - All infant toddler outdoor play space shall be fenced. - 141-Play Space Fenced [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-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9)] - 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. - 122-Covered Waste Receptacle [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 | |||
| 2022-11-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2152370 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-9a(a)(3)] - Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s). - 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage [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-79-6a 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 | |||
| 2022-03-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2056763 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-02-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2042687 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-5a(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-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] - The opera | |||
| 2021-10-29 | Complaints | 2021-771 | |
| Violations: 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures - [19a-79-3a(d)]<br/> 21-Staffing- Adequate staff - [19a-79-4a(c)]<br/> | |||
| 2021-09-02 | Complaints | 2021-571 | |
| Violations: 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures - [19a-79-3a(d)]<br/> 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records - [19a-79-5a(a)]<br/> 49-Administration of Medications-Training requirements - [19a-79-9a(b)]<br/> 51-Administration of Medications-Order from an authorized prescriber/parent's permission - [19a-79-9a(b)]<br/> | |||
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