L'il Critters Preschool
10 Lewis St, Norwalk, CT
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Children's Community Development Center is a licensed child care center in Westport, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 23, 1980, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From infancy through the preschool years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Class size | Infant Program (8 Children) |
| Discounts | Financial assistance via the CCDC Suzanne Rubenstein Scholarship Fund |
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Children's Community Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 6 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-79-7a(g)(6) 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-7a(g)(6) 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
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-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 23, 1980.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 2 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.
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 226-8033 to ask.
(203) 226-8033.
90 Hillspoint Rd, Westport, CT 06880. The nearest other daycare we list is A Child's Place, under 0.1 miles away.