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Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center

1435 Bedford St Ste 1e, Stamford, CT 069054.8· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023
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About Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center

Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Stamford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 14, 2023, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSTEM / STEAMBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm, Late Shift 2:30pm-10:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Creole, Spanish, and Sign Language), STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMusic enrichment program; Soccer Shots (optional, extra cost)
Daily lifeMeals provided. Extended care: Flexible Night Care; Late Shift 2:30pm - 10:00pm
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#DCCC.70694
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 19, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  4. Sep 4, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection

  5. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 29, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 19, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  8. Jun 20, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 15, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

  10. Aug 22, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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 Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center

Is Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 14, 2023.

When was Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 9 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 Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center care for?

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

What are Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 322-8880 to ask.

What is Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center's phone number?

(203) 322-8880.

Where is Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center?

1435 Bedford St Ste 1e, Stamford, CT 06905. The nearest other daycare we list is Glenbrook Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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