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Sound Beach Day School

535 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT 069025.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016

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About Sound Beach Day School

Sound Beach Day School is a licensed child care center in Stamford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 29, 2016, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sound Beach Day School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sound Beach Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2016
License number
#DCCC.70323
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(l) 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Jun 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Sep 12, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • 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

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/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(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

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

  5. Sep 13, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • 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(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)

    • 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)(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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

  6. Sep 30, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  7. Sep 25, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 2, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  9. Oct 5, 2018Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  10. Mar 20, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jan 16, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 7, 2017Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. May 3, 2017Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-13(e)(3) 162-Monitoring of Diabetes: Documentation of Test Results/Action Taken

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-13(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-13(e)(2) 161-Monitoring of Diabetes: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-13(d)(3) 159-Monitoring of Diabetes: Signed Agreement w/Parent Regarding Equipment

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 Sound Beach Day School

Is Sound Beach Day School licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 29, 2016.

When was Sound Beach Day School last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sound Beach Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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 Sound Beach Day School care for?

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

What are Sound Beach Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sound Beach Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 569-7546 to ask.

What is Sound Beach Day School's phone number?

(203) 569-7546.

Where is Sound Beach Day School?

535 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902. The nearest other daycare we list is First Church Preschool, 0.8 miles away.

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