First Step Learning Center

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1. For the schedule: Mon–Fri 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM

   Ages	Per week
   Infant/Toddler (0–17 months)	$215
   Infant/Toddler (18–35 months)	$215
   Preschool (3–5 years)	$175
   School Age (5–12 years)	$75

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–Fri5:00 AM – 5:30 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

• Feb 11, 2026Follow-up visit4 rules cited
  • Non-Prescription Topical Medications
  • Designated head teacher - 60%
  • Outdoor space
  • Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
• Jan 8, 2026Unannounced inspection15 rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan”
  • Non-Prescription Topical Medications
  • Safe Sleep
  • Authorized prescriber/parent permission
  • Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
  • Feeding
  • Diapering
  • Designated head teacher - 60%
  • Consultants
  • Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
  • Immunization records
  • Outdoor space
  • Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
  • Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
  • Water temperature 60 ℉ – 120 ℉
  • Carbon monoxide detector- each level
• Oct 10, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
• Sep 12, 2024Unannounced inspection22 rules cited · The state’s outcome: “Corrective Action Plan”
  • Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
  • Operable CO Detector on Each Level
  • Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
  • Staff Health Records
  • Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
  • Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
  • Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
  • Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
  • Local Health Inspection
  • Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
  • First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
  • Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
  • Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
  • Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
  • Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
  • 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
  • Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
  • Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time
  • Policies
  • Designated Director
  • Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
  • Playground Free From Hazards

Investigations

No investigations in the state’s records for the last three years.

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 Aug 23, 2013. Current license from Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2029.

Reviews and references

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Program details

Schedule options

Open in summer

Languages spoken by staff

English · French · Spanish

Transportation

School Transportation