License activeChild-care center
Stepping Stones Discovery & Development Center
177 Pleasant Valley Rd S, Groton, CT 06340 (860) 446-0441 License #DCCC.70542 · first licensed Mar 9, 2020
10
inspections on file
95
recorded violations
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severity not classified by the state
Feb 5, 2026
last inspection
Inspection history
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 11 | Agency record |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 2 | Agency record |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 17 | Agency record |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 13 | Agency record |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 5 | Agency record |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 16 | Agency record |
| May 31, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 31 | Agency record |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Closed No Violations | 0 | 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.
Feb 5, 2026Unannounced Inspection - Full · 11 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(l)] — 2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)] — Professional development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)] — Child Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(2)(C) — Immunization records
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-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C)] — Health consultant visits/documentation
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)] — Feeding
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(d)] — Potassium Iodide (KI) emergency distribution � permission and storage
Correction date not recorded
Feb 21, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — Comprehensive background checks
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Dec 18, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 17 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — Comprehensive background checks
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)] — Parent Permissions
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(c)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
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)(1-2)] — Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed
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-79-7a(g)(1)] — Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] — Outdoor space
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)(A-B)] — Fences installed to protect from water hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b)] — Educational requirements
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] — Authorized prescriber/parent permission
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(Ai-iii)] — Cribs-in compliance w/CPSC
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1-10)] — Diapering
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C)] — Health consultant visits/documentation
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
Correction date not recorded
Oct 18, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 13 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(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
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)(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-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
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(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(1)] — Adequate Sinks in Program Space
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] — Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)] thru [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(D)] — 003b-Managing Child Behavior/Child Protection
Correction date not recorded
Jan 11, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 deficiencies cited
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-79-4a(d)(1)] — Designated Director
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-79-9a(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
Nov 30, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 16 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-79-4a(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-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] — Designated Head Teacher/60%
Correction date not recorded
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-79-5a(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(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)] — Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(3)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
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)(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)(5)] — Disposable Paper Sheets
Correction date not recorded
Feb 24, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 31 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Correction date not recorded
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-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(4)] — Food Service Certificate
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(9)] — Radon Test
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)(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-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
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
[19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a] — All Openings for Ventilation Screened
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(11)] — Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(4)] — Portable Space Heaters
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
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(h)(7)] — Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
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-79-10(d)(1)] — Adequate Sinks in Program Space
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] — Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
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)(4)] — Washed/Disinfected
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)] — Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[Public Act 19-106] — 015a-Dev.Milestones
Correction date not recorded
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