CREATIVE STARTS LEARNING CENTER - CALIFORNIA STREET
Child Care Center · License #CT-DCCC.70297
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Public information
Address: 61 CALIFORNIA ST, Stratford, CT, 06615
License type: Child Care Center
License number: CT-DCCC.70297
Licensed capacity: 44
Official record: Look up CREATIVE STARTS LEARNING CENTER - CALIFORNIA STREET on Connecticut's official record ↗
Recent licensing activity
Connecticut's per-visit inspection history, in plain English: each licensing visit on the state record with the regulations cited, plus any complaint or enforcement action. It may lag the official record linked above.
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2026-04-20): 1 violation cited2026-04-20
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced.
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2025-05-06): 4 violations cited2025-05-06
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 035- Consultants; 037- Parent Permissions; 111- Outdoor space; 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission.
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2024-03-22): 3 violations cited2024-03-22
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 122-Covered Waste Receptacle; 125-Children's Linens/Clothing/Bedding Stored Individually; 120-Washed/Disinfected.
- Complaint / investigationInvestigation (2023-10-26): Self-Reported2023-10-26
Connecticut opened a licensing investigation (received via Self-Reported). Resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2023-03-31): 6 violations cited2023-03-31
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 017-Professional Development; 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB; 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR; 027-Logs/Visits Documented; 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use; 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed.
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2022-06-06): 8 violations cited2022-06-06
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent; 016-Staff Health Records; 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff; 027-Logs/Visits Documented; 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff); 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe; 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked; 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed.
- Complaint / investigationInvestigation (2022-03-09): Complaints2022-03-09
Connecticut opened a licensing investigation (received via Complaints). Resolution: Corrective Action Plan.
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2021-08-13): 4 violations cited2021-08-13
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts; 027-Logs/Visits Documented; 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees; 089-Playground Free From Hazards.
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood licensing (data.ct.gov)
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Frequently asked questions
Is CREATIVE STARTS LEARNING CENTER - CALIFORNIA STREET a licensed Connecticut child care center?
CREATIVE STARTS LEARNING CENTER - CALIFORNIA STREET is listed on Connecticut's public child care licensing record as a Child Care Center (license #CT-DCCC.70297) in Stratford. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does CREATIVE STARTS LEARNING CENTER - CALIFORNIA STREET have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 8 public licensing actions on record for CREATIVE STARTS LEARNING CENTER - CALIFORNIA STREET (Unannounced Inspection - Full, Investigation). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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