License activeChild-care center
Creative Minds Early Childhood Center
234 Greenfield St, Fairfield, CT 06825 (203) 330-0790 License #DCCC.70116 · first licensed Jul 12, 2013
26
inspections on file
132
recorded violations
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severity not classified by the state
Aug 6, 2026
last inspection
Inspection history
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 12 | Agency record |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 5 | Agency record |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 4 | Agency record |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 13 | Agency record |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 1 | Agency record |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 9 | Agency record |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 11 | Agency record |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 1 | Agency record |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 5 | Agency record |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 2 | Agency record |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 3 | Agency record |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 9 | Agency record |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 4 | Agency record |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 7 | Agency record |
| Jul 13, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 11 | Agency record |
| Apr 4, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 16 | Agency record |
| Sep 4, 2015 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 1 | Agency record |
| Jun 19, 2015 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 13 | Agency record |
| Jul 28, 2014 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Jan 7, 2014 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 5 | Agency record |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Connecticut Office of Early ChildhoodHow to read violations
Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
Aug 6, 2026Unannounced Inspection - Full · 12 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(8)] — Local Health Inspection
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)] — Policies- complete, implemented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(f)(1)] — CPR Certified program staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(f)(2)] — First Aid Certified program staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(2)(C) — Immunization records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B)] — Parent notification of illness or injury
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(c)(2)] — Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)] — Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(1-8)] — Safe Sleep
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] — Authorized prescriber/parent permission
Correction date not recorded
Aug 12, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)] — Water supply- water testing
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] — Outdoor space
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] — Authorized prescriber/parent permission
Correction date not recorded
Jun 10, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] — Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Correction date not recorded
Jun 20, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 13 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] — Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(5)] — Glass Protected to 36
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] — Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Correction date not recorded
Dec 12, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — 018b-Background Checks
Correction date not recorded
Aug 8, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 9 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(d)(1)] — Designated Director
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — CPR Certified Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — First Aid Trained Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(3)] — Clean Bottles/Disp. Bottles/Approved Bottle Washing
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a] — 001b-Administration
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — 018b-Background Checks
Correction date not recorded
Nov 17, 2021Unannounced Inspection - Full · 11 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] — Emergency Medical Permission
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)] — Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a] — 001b-Administration
Correction date not recorded
Oct 28, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(1)] — Under 12 Months Placed on Back for Sleeping
Correction date not recorded
Aug 27, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Jun 26, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Correction date not recorded
Jun 25, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4)] — Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
Correction date not recorded
Nov 14, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 9 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(c)] — Notification of Change
Corrected Dec 6, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Dec 6, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Dec 6, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Rugs Secured
Corrected Dec 6, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Dec 6, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Corrected Dec 6, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Dec 6, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Dec 6, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Corrected Dec 6, 2018
Jan 5, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Feb 22, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Feb 22, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
Corrected Feb 22, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Corrected Feb 22, 2018
Jan 20, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 7 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Mar 23, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Mar 23, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Mar 23, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Mar 23, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Mar 23, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] — Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Corrected Mar 23, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected Mar 23, 2017
Jul 13, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 11 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4)] — Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — 018b-Background Checks
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Apr 4, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 16 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a] — Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] — Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Corrected Aug 30, 2016
Sep 4, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Jun 19, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 13 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(6)] — Emergency Plans
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(7)] — Emergency Numbers Posted
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(5)] — Disposable Paper Sheets
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] — Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Corrected Oct 14, 2015
Jan 7, 2014Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — CPR Certified Staff
Corrected Jan 21, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — First Aid Trained Staff
Corrected Jan 21, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Jan 21, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Jan 21, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jan 21, 2014
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