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Kokopelli Discovery Center

44 Smith St, Seymour, CT 064835.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$25
year first licensed
2019

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About Kokopelli Discovery Center

Kokopelli Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Seymour, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 23, 2019, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists daily tuition from $25 to $45.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Full Time Hours 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentKids yoga, cooking, dancing, music and movement
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kokopelli Discovery Center lists daily tuition from $25 to $45.

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Before and After School, Full Day Off Addition$45
Before and After School, Half Day Addition$25
Before and After School, $7.50/ Half Hour$7.50 an hour
Before and After School, $12.50 / Hour$12.50 an hour
Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten 9:00 - 1:00, 2 Days (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)$135 a week
Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten 9:00 - 3:00, 2 Days (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)$145 a week
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Kokopelli Discovery Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2019
License number
#DCCC.70504
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 10, 2025: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Nov 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-7a(d)(7) 078- Individual storage of clothing/bedding

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned

  2. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 17, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 2024Follow-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

  5. Aug 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Sep 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • 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

  7. Oct 18, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-10(b) 109-Under Three Endorsement: Approved Endorsement

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1) 087-Outdoor Space Adequate Sq. Ft. Per Child

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Nov 5, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  9. Oct 20, 2020InspectionNo 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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Questions about Kokopelli Discovery Center

Is Kokopelli Discovery Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 23, 2019.

When was Kokopelli Discovery Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kokopelli Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 5 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 Kokopelli Discovery Center care for?

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

What are Kokopelli Discovery Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kokopelli Discovery Center cost?

Daily tuition from $25 to $45, as it lists it.

What is Kokopelli Discovery Center's phone number?

(203) 881-2400.

Where is Kokopelli Discovery Center?

44 Smith St, Seymour, CT 06483. The nearest other daycare we list is Explorers Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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