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Ridgefield KinderCare

35 Copps Hill Rd, Ridgefield, CT 068774.1· 27 reviews

licensed capacity: 112
open each week: 5 days
year first licensed: 2023

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About Ridgefield KinderCare

Ridgefield KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since December 19, 2023, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 91 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 112 children

Hours

Monday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
SundayToday	Not listed

From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
Programs	Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Enrichment	Cooking Academy™, Music Explorers™, Phonics Adventures®, STEM Innovators
Safety	Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity	112 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ridgefield KinderCare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ridgefield KinderCare

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child Care Center
Capacity: 112 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed: 2023
License number: #DCCC.70740

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Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 25 rules cited

Rules cited on 18 of 24 visits · 91 rules in all

Health, medication and illness 16
Records and paperwork 15
Supervision and ratios 15
Staff training and qualifications 14
Building, equipment and play areas 10
Food and nutrition 9
Discipline and child guidance 4
Safety and hazards 3
Background checks 3
Other rules 2

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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection25 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(5)(C) 165- Emergency medication inaccessible
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
- 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(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 167- Auto-injector/inhalant equipment
- Other rules
  19a-79-3a(b) 003-Overall management of program
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(b)(2) 021a-Past Employment History
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(e)(1) 030-Designated Director
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information
- Background checks
  19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
Jun 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 22, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
May 4, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2026Follow-up visit3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) 027- Ratios
Mar 31, 2026Follow-up visit5 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) 027- Ratios
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(l) 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization
- Other rules
  19a-79-3a(b) 003-Overall management of program
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding
Mar 19, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff
- Background checks
  19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
Nov 7, 2025Follow-up visit6 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff
- Background checks
  19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks

Show 14 earlier visits

Sep 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Inspection24 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C) 135- Health consultant visits/documentation
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2) 024- Designated head teacher - 60%
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
- Background checks
  19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(c)(1-4) 010-Notification of Change
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(5)(C) 165- Emergency medication inaccessible
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
Aug 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
Jul 22, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) 027- Ratios
Dec 16, 2024Visit2 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
- Discipline and child guidance
  19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management
Dec 16, 2024Visit2 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
- Discipline and child guidance
  19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management
Oct 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 27, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021a-Supervision
Jun 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
- 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(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
May 13, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
- Discipline and child guidance
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
May 13, 2024Visit3 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
- Discipline and child guidance
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
Mar 14, 2024Visit1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior

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 Ridgefield KinderCare

Is Ridgefield KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 19, 2023.

When was Ridgefield KinderCare last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 25 rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ridgefield KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 91 rules across 18 of 24 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 Ridgefield KinderCare care for?

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

What are Ridgefield KinderCare'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 Ridgefield KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 438-6118 to ask.

What is Ridgefield KinderCare's phone number?

(203) 438-6118.

Where is Ridgefield KinderCare?

35 Copps Hill Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877. The nearest other daycare we list is International Preschool at the Enchanted Garden, 0.2 miles away.

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