Learning Steps
4 W Granby Rd, Granby, CT
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Small World Learning & Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 1981
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About
About Small World Learning & Childcare Center
Small World Learning & Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Granby, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 27, 1981, for up to 57 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small World Learning & Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Small World Learning & Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 1981
- License number
- #DCCC.12964
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(B) 007-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
Jul 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
19a-79-4a(b)(4) 022-Evidence of compliance with background checks/reference checks
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
Jun 13, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Aug 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Nov 1, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 26, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jan 29, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2018Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
Apr 5, 2018Inspection10 rules cited
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B) 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children
19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-10(b) 109-Under Three Endorsement: Approved Endorsement
19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Aug 11, 2017Follow-up visit3 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Jul 24, 2017Inspection11 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B) 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Nov 22, 2016Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
Jan 28, 2016Inspection8 rules cited
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
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
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Jun 25, 2015Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Apr 23, 2015Inspection11 rules cited
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B) 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
- Apr 16, 2014InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2012Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
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FAQ
Questions about Small World Learning & Childcare Center
Is Small World Learning & Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 27, 1981.
When was Small World Learning & Childcare Center last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Learning & Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 3 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 Small World Learning & Childcare Center care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Small World Learning & Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small World Learning & Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 653-4639 to ask.
What is Small World Learning & Childcare Center's phone number?
(860) 653-4639.
Where is Small World Learning & Childcare Center?
257 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT 06035. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Steps, 0.3 miles away.