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Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education

901 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 064844.5· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
194
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2020
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About Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education

Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education is a licensed child care center in Shelton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since July 28, 2020, for up to 194 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSecure entryNAEYC accredited

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
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
194 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
SafetySecure entry system, panic buttons, video surveillance, Outdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity194 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
194 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2020
License number
#DCCC.70555
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

  4. Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

  5. Aug 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

  6. Oct 24, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 2, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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(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-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-3a(e)(7) 014-No Smoking Signs

  8. Oct 21, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

  9. Oct 25, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Records and paperwork

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

  10. Sep 22, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jul 27, 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 Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education

Is Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 28, 2020.

When was Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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 Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education care for?

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

What are Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 242-8233 to ask.

What is Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education's phone number?

(203) 242-8233.

Where is Shelton Strong Start Early Care & Education?

901 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484. The nearest other daycare we list is Pieces of the Puzzle Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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