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Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street

61 California St, Stratford, CT 06615 (203) 690-1595 License #DCCC.70297 · first licensed Apr 20, 2016
13
inspections on file
85
recorded violations
—
severity not classified by the state
Apr 20, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Inspection history for Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Apr 20, 2026Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process1Agency record
May 6, 2025Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan4Agency record
Mar 22, 2024Unannounced Inspection - FullClosed3Agency record
Mar 31, 2023Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan6Agency record
Jun 6, 2022Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan8Agency record
Aug 13, 2021Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process4Agency record
Sep 2, 2020Unannounced Inspection - PartialClosed No Violations0Agency record
Sep 23, 2019Unannounced Inspection - FullIn Process12Agency record
Nov 1, 2018Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan17Agency record
Jan 8, 2018Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan8Agency record
May 31, 2017Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan10Agency record
Jan 18, 2017Unannounced Inspection - FullCorrective Action Plan11Agency record
Jul 1, 2016Unannounced Inspection - PartialCorrective Action Plan1Agency record

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
How 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.

Apr 20, 2026Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C)] — Outdoor Protected/Fenced
Correction date not recorded
May 6, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)] — Parent Permissions
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
Mar 22, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(4)] — Washed/Disinfected
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9)] — Covered Waste Receptacle
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(f)] — Children's Linens/Clothing/Bedding Stored Individually
Correction date not recorded
Mar 31, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 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(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
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-79-9a(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(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8)] — Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed
Correction date not recorded
Jun 6, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 8 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(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
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
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(1)] — Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
Correction date not recorded
Aug 13, 2021Unannounced Inspection - Full · 4 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
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)(3)] — Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
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
Sep 23, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 12 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] — Designated Head Teacher/60%
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-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(e)(3)] — Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
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-79-7a] — Peeling Paint Observed
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
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(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] — Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Correction date not recorded
Nov 1, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 17 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)] — Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] — Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
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 Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(1)] — Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] — Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Corrected Jan 4, 2019
Jan 8, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 8 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Jan 23, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] — Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
Corrected Jan 23, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Rugs Secured
Corrected Jan 23, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jan 23, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Jan 23, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-8a] — Written Plan for Daily Program Available to Parents/Staff
Corrected Jan 23, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Jan 23, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected Jan 23, 2018
May 31, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 10 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] — Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] — Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(1)] — Adequate Sinks in Program Space
Corrected Jun 13, 2017
Jan 18, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 11 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] — Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)] — Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] — Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8)] — Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Corrected Feb 28, 2017
Jul 1, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Partial · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a] — 015c-Staffing
Corrected Jul 14, 2016

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