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Small World

71 Longfellow Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
licensed capacity
22
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1991
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About Small World

Small World is a licensed child care center in Shelton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 28, 1991, for up to 22 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
22 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 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
Licensed capacity22 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small World has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Small World

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
22 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1991
License number
#DCCC.13866
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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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See all 36 visits
  1. Apr 28, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 2025Inspection8 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(i) 114- Water Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Sep 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 17, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 14, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(3) 138-Clean Bottles/Disp. Bottles/Approved Bottle Washing

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent

  8. Sep 29, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 29, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 16, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 26 earlier visits
  1. Oct 21, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

  2. Jul 17, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 12, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  4. Apr 17, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 12, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 30, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 19, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 10, 2018Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  9. Feb 14, 2018Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • 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

    • 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(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  10. Apr 18, 2017Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

  11. Jul 19, 2016Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

  12. Jun 17, 2016Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

  13. Aug 11, 2015Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

  14. Jul 29, 2014Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Safety and hazards

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

  15. Jun 18, 2013Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  16. Jun 12, 2013Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

  17. May 28, 2013Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

  18. Dec 6, 2012VisitNo rules cited
  19. Nov 27, 2012Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e) 38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a) 31-Health & Safety- Food service

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Other rules

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(f) 40-Physical Plant- Program space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 41-Physical Plant- Equipment

  20. Feb 14, 2012Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs

  21. Jan 31, 2012Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e) 38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)

    • Other rules

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

  22. Sep 6, 2011Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c) 36-Physical Plant- General requirements

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 23-Staffing- Group size

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(b) 39-Physical Plant- Plans for new construction, expansion, renovation or conversion

  23. Aug 2, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  24. Jun 21, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  25. May 3, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  26. Nov 29, 1996VisitNo 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 Small World

Is Small World licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 28, 1991.

When was Small World last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small World had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 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 care for?

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

What are Small World's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small World cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 929-5498 to ask.

What is Small World's phone number?

(203) 929-5498.

Where is Small World?

71 Longfellow Rd, Shelton, CT 06484. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's First Learning Center- Leavenworth Road, 2.3 miles away.

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