The Riverfront Children's Center
Child care center in Groton, CT · Licensed for 125 children, 52 of them under 3 · Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Infant · Toddler · Preschool
Connecticut doesn’t publish programs’ openings. Call to ask.
Listed prices on 211 Child Care: infant $1,733 a month, toddler $1,733 a month, preschool $1,187 a month.
State inspection visits: 4 visits since March 2024, most recently May 18, 2026.
Openings
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Prices
From 211 Child Care, read Nov 2, 2026For the schedule: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ages Per week Infant/Toddler (0–17 months) $400 Infant/Toddler (18–35 months) $400 Preschool (3–5 years) $274
Prices as the program lists them on 211 Child Care, which doesn’t say when they were last updated. Ask about registration fees, deposits and sibling discounts. See the listing
Hours
- Mon–Fri6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Open in summer
From the program’s license record with the state.
State inspections and investigations
Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood inspects licensed programs, mostly without notice, and investigates complaints and incidents. These are its records for the last three years. The rules it cited and its outcomes are in its own words.
Inspections
- May 18, 2026Unannounced inspection8 rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan”
- Diapering
- Water supply- water testing
- Toileting
- Comprehensive background checks
- Consultants
- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around
- Outdoor space
- Staff Health Records
- Jun 4, 2025Unannounced partial inspectionNo rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Closed No Violations”
- Apr 14, 2025Unannounced inspection7 rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan”
- Consultants
- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around
- Outdoor space
- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
- Non-Prescription Topical Medications
- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Mar 13, 2024Unannounced inspection13 rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan”
- Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
- Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Emergency Plans
- Radon Test
- Nutritious Snacks/Meals
- Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees
- Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
- Playground Free From Hazards
- Current Fire Marshal Certificate
- Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
- Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
- Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
- Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
Investigations
- Feb 14, 2025Investigation of something the program reported itselfClosed Mar 26, 2025 · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan” · 3 rules cited
- Ratios
- Supervision
- Ensuring the safety & health of children
- Jul 25, 2024Complaint investigationClosed Oct 9, 2024 · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan” · 1 rule cited
- 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
- Dec 18, 2023Investigation of something the program reported itselfClosed Mar 25, 2024 · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan” · 6 rules cited
- Annual Staff Training
- 003b-Managing Child Behavior
- Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
- 004b-Failure to Report
- 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
- New Staff/Employee Orientation
A corrective action plan is the program’s written plan to fix what the state found. 211 Child Care shows the state’s full history for this program. See it on 211 Child Care
First licensed May 28, 1995. Current license from Dec 1, 2025 to Nov 30, 2029.
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Program details
- Schedule options
- Open in summer
- Languages spoken by staff
- English · Spanish
- Transportation
- Near Public Transportation
From Connecticut child care licensing records (Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, on data.ct.gov) and 211 Child Care (United Way of Connecticut), retrieved Nov 2, 2026. Prices, ages and other details come from programs’ listings on 211 Child Care, which programs keep up themselves; neither 211 nor the state verifies them. Always confirm details with the program. The details on this page last changed Oct 26, 2026.