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Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center

917 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 064844.9· 48 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2019
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About Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center

Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Shelton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 11, 2019, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2019
License number
#DCCC.70521
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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. Sep 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2) 131- Toys and other objects

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

  2. Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Jun 5, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

  4. May 1, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

    • Safety and hazards

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

  5. Nov 9, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray

    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

    • 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)

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) and/or 19a-79-13(d) 158-Monitoring of Diabetes: Equipment/Supplies: Labeled/Inaccessible

  7. Jul 6, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. May 18, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  9. Dec 5, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • 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(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(2) 050-Walkways Maintained

  10. Feb 25, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Feb 24, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 1, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Jan 13, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  4. Nov 9, 2021Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

  5. Aug 5, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 7, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  7. Sep 29, 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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FAQ

Questions about Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center

Is Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 11, 2019.

When was Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 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 Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (475) 269-2405 to ask.

What is Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center's phone number?

(475) 269-2405.

Where is Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center?

917 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484. The nearest other daycare we list is Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education, 0.1 miles away.

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