Smart Start Learning Center
238 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT
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Apple Blossom School and Family Center is a licensed child care center in Wilton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 9, 2005, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Waldorf approach, with infant care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Waldorf |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Discounts | 10% sibling discount applied to the lesser tuition amount |
| Licensed capacity | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Apple Blossom School and Family Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all
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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19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-10(l)(3) 139- Shock ab materials less than 1 ¼″ diameter
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed
19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans
19a-79-6a(c) 059- First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19A-79-7a(d)(11)(C) 063-Potty Chairs: Nonporous/Emptied/Disinfected
19a-79-3a(e)(7) 014-No Smoking Signs
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened
19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19A-79-7a(d)(11)(C) 063-Potty Chairs: Nonporous/Emptied/Disinfected
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
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
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 9, 2005.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 4 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.
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 834-0344 to ask.
(203) 834-0344.
426 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897. The nearest other daycare we list is A Kid's Place 2, 0.1 miles away.