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Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street

61 California St, Stratford, CT 066154.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016
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About Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street

Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street is a licensed child care center in Stratford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 20, 2016, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
StaffTeachers trained in First Aid, certified in CPR and to administer medication
Parent updatesParent app (phone app)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#DCCC.70297
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Apr 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced

  2. May 6, 2025Inspection4 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(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

  3. Mar 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9) 122-Covered Waste Receptacle

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(f) 125-Children's Linens/Clothing/Bedding Stored Individually

  4. Nov 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)] thru [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(D) 003b-Managing Child Behavior/Child Protection

  5. Mar 31, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Jun 6, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

  7. Mar 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 10, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios

  9. Aug 13, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

  10. Sep 2, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Sep 23, 2019Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

  2. Jun 6, 2019Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Nov 1, 2018Inspection17 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Jan 8, 2018Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  5. May 31, 2017Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Jan 18, 2017Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

  7. Jul 1, 2016Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a 015c-Staffing

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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Questions about Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street

Is Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 20, 2016.

When was Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 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.

How many children can Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street care for?

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

What are Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street'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 Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 690-1595 to ask.

What is Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street's phone number?

(203) 690-1595.

Where is Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street?

61 California St, Stratford, CT 06615. The nearest other daycare we list is Sterling House Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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