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Spark - Little Learners
- licensed capacity
- 43
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2016
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About Spark - Little Learners
Spark - Little Learners is a licensed child care center in Naugatuck, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 18, 2016, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Spark - Little Learners has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Spark - Little Learners
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2016
- License number
- #DCCC.70311
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information
19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding
Jul 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management
Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-7a(d)(7) 078- Individual storage of clothing/bedding
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
Dec 5, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Feb 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
Oct 29, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/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
Show 3 earlier visits
- Dec 19, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
Mar 10, 2017Inspection1 rule cited
19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
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FAQ
Questions about Spark - Little Learners
Is Spark - Little Learners licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 18, 2016.
When was Spark - Little Learners last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Spark - Little Learners had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 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 Spark - Little Learners care for?
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Spark - Little Learners' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Spark - Little Learners cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 892-2797 to ask.
What is Spark - Little Learners' phone number?
(203) 892-2797.
Where is Spark - Little Learners?
202 Water St, Naugatuck, CT 06770. The nearest other daycare we list is Naugatuck YMCA Schools Out Aft/Sch, 0.1 miles away.