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St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool

1830 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2014
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About

About St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool

St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool is a licensed child care center in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 8, 2014, for up to 16 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2014
License number
#DCCC.70197
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 28 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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. Mar 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned

    • Transportation

      19a-79-7a(b)(6) 065- Space not approved-not used for field trips-written parent permission

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

  2. Apr 11, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

  3. Mar 7, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Other rules

      19a-79-11(b) 140- Approved school age endorsement

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) 030-Designated Director

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b)(4) 022-Evidence of compliance with background checks/reference checks

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 083- Staff personal articles inaccessible

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-9a(d) 170- Potassium Iodide (KI) emergency distribution – permission and storage

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(11) 056- Handwashing - staff/children

  4. Mar 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

  5. Feb 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      CGS 10-514(b) 015a-Dev.Milestones

    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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

  8. Nov 2, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 5, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 23, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Sep 6, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Sep 7, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  4. Sep 19, 2016Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  5. Dec 9, 2015Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  6. Dec 17, 2014Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

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 St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool

Is St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 8, 2014.

When was St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 5 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 St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 464-7897 to ask.

What is St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool's phone number?

(860) 464-7897.

Where is St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool?

1830 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School Gales Ferry Juliet Long School, 0.2 miles away.

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