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A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center

1790 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 060744.9· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2018
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About A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center

A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in South Windsor, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 20, 2018, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon 7:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sat & Sun closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 5 years
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2018
License number
#DCCC.70406
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 6, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 086- Water temperature 60 ℉ – 120 ℉

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

  4. Mar 24, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

  5. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 11, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 5, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

  8. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings

  10. Mar 4, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Feb 28, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)

  2. Apr 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

  3. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 13, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-8a 095-Written Plan for Daily Program Available to Parents/Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

  5. Dec 13, 2022Follow-up visit7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-8a 095-Written Plan for Daily Program Available to Parents/Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

  6. Dec 21, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

  7. Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 31, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 10, 2021Visit5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  10. Sep 21, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jul 15, 2020Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  12. Jan 21, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jan 3, 2020Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

  14. Dec 9, 2019Inspection26 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices

  15. May 6, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

  16. May 6, 2019Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

  17. Feb 4, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  18. Jan 25, 2019InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center

Is A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 20, 2018.

When was A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 899-9453 to ask.

What is A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?

(860) 899-9453.

Where is A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center?

1790 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074. The nearest other daycare we list is South Windsor Child Development Center, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).