Smart Start Learning Center
238 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT
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Ryan's Little Cubs Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Norwalk, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 23, 2022, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ryan's Little Cubs Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 44 rules in all
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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19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information
19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection
19a-79-7a(h)(7)(A-B) 113- Fences installed to protect from water hazards
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
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238 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT
Norwalk, CT 06851 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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466 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
Norwalk, CT 06851 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Norwalk, CT 06851 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Norwalk, CT 06851 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Norwalk, CT 06851 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Norwalk, CT 06851 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 23, 2022.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 8 of 11 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.
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 952-5680 to ask.
(203) 952-5680.
23 Half Mile Rd, Norwalk, CT 06851. The nearest other daycare we list is Carver Atb at Cranbury, 0.3 miles away.