STEPPING STONES DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Child Care Center · License #CT-DCCC.70542
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Public information
Address: 177 PLEASANT VALLEY RD S, Groton, CT, 06340
License type: Child Care Center
License number: CT-DCCC.70542
Licensed capacity: 36
Official record: Look up STEPPING STONES DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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 (2026-02-05): 11 violations cited2026-02-05
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 170- Potassium Iodide (KI) emergency distribution � permission and storage; 136- Feeding; 039- Immunization records; 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff; 135- Health consultant visits/documentation; 019-Staff Health Records; 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization; 035- Consultants; 033-Professional development; 038-Child Health Records; 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program.
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2024-12-18): 17 violations cited2024-12-18
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff; 021- Comprehensive background checks; 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program; 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed; 037- Parent Permissions; 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff; 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust; 122- Cribs-in compliance w/CPSC; 113- Fences installed to protect from water hazards; 135- Health consultant visits/documentation; 035- Consultants; 059- First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip; ….
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2023-10-18): 13 violations cited2023-10-18
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts; 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate; 027-Logs/Visits Documented; 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe; 003b-Managing Child Behavior/Child Protection; 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents; 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals; 016-Staff Health Records; 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits; 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers; 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space; 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name; ….
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2022-11-30): 18 violations cited2022-11-30
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 017-Professional Development; 000 No Violations; 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation; 025-First Aid Trained Staff; 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe; 023-Designated Director; 024-CPR Certified Staff; 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff); 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%; 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked; 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates; 016-Staff Health Records; ….
- InspectionUnannounced Inspection - Full (2022-02-24): 32 violations cited2022-02-24
Cited at this Connecticut licensing inspection: 027-Logs/Visits Documented; 000 No Violations; 003-Annual Staff Training; 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe; 011-Food Service Certificate; 017-Professional Development; 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers; 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies; 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair; 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts; 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water; 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR; ….
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood licensing (data.ct.gov)
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Frequently asked questions
Is STEPPING STONES DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT CENTER a licensed Connecticut child care center?
STEPPING STONES DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT CENTER is listed on Connecticut's public child care licensing record as a Child Care Center (license #CT-DCCC.70542) in Groton. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does STEPPING STONES DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT CENTER have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 5 public licensing actions on record for STEPPING STONES DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Unannounced Inspection - Full). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
Where can I find STEPPING STONES DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT CENTER's official licensing record?
STEPPING STONES DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT CENTER's official record is maintained by the State of Connecticut and is linked at the top of this page. Childcare Alerts surfaces and links to public records; the official government record always controls.
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