FIRST STEPS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

License #DCCC.15951 · NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT · Capacity —

Lifetime deficiency profile

37 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

37 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 10 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 3 Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed. — 130-C…
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 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 documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for …
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 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 de…
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 2 A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that i…
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 2 Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. — 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 1 The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual trai…
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 1 The operator shall comply with any lead management plan established to address previous lead paint identified (indoors). — 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 1 Any pet or animal present at the facility, indoors or outdoors, shall be in good health, show no evidence of carrying disease and be a friendly companion for the children. When pets are kept on the premises, procedures …
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 1 Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. — 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 1 Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include well const…

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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood