Child care center

Step-A-Way Nursery School

423 Main St, Monroe, CT 064685.0· 10 reviews

licensed capacity: 48
open each week: 5 days
year first licensed: 1968

Call (203) 261-4717 Website Directions

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it

Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Step-A-Way Nursery School

Step-A-Way Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Monroe, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 26, 1968, for up to 48 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license. Ages it lists: children ages 2 to Pre-K

Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.

Type: Child care center
Ages: Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 48 children

Hours

MondayToday	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages 2 to Pre-K
Programs	Pre-K, preschool and toddler care
Approach	Faith-based (Christian-based), Play-based
Staff	Licensed teachers
Licensed capacity	48 childrenFrom the state license

A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Step-A-Way Nursery School has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Step-A-Way Nursery School

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child Care Center
Capacity: 48 children
Ages: Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed: 1968
License number: #DCCC.12145

See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 7, 2025: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 17 rules in all

Records and paperwork 7
Health, medication and illness 4
Building, equipment and play areas 3
Staff training and qualifications 1
Background checks 1
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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 24 visits

Oct 7, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(l)(2) 138- Outdoor equip. dev. appropriate
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff
- Background checks
  19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
Sep 13, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
- 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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Sep 29, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2022Inspection5 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
- 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
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Nov 1, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
- 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
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- 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
Sep 22, 2020InspectionNo rules cited

Show 14 earlier visits

Oct 16, 2019Follow-up visit2 rules cited
- 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(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Sep 23, 2019Inspection13 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
- 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
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-3a(e)(7) 014-No Smoking Signs
- 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 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(l)(2) 142-Outdoor Equipment Available/Developmentally Appropriate
- 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
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
- 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)
Sep 24, 2018Inspection6 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- 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
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(e)(3) 010-OEC Complaint Procedure
Dec 15, 2017Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2017Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
Oct 13, 2017Inspection10 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Jan 4, 2017Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2016Inspection8 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
- 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(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
- 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
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
Nov 30, 2015Inspection12 rules cited
- 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
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
- 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
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
May 18, 2015Follow-up visit2 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
Feb 4, 2015Inspection4 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
Dec 11, 2013Inspection9 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(d)(3) 051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink
Jun 6, 2012Follow-up visit2 rules cited
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
Mar 30, 2012Inspection12 rules cited
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
- 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-79-3a(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
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
- 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
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Daycares near Step-A-Way Nursery School

Child care centerTakes infants

Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe

477 Main St, Monroe, CT

5.0· 44 reviews

Call (203) 261-6330

Child care centerAccepts child care subsidy

Kids Castle Child Care Learning Center

10 Commerce Rd, Newtown, CT

5.0· 4 reviews

Call (203) 270-6771

Child care centerOpens before 7 AM

Kindercare Learning Centers #301603

304 Elm St, Monroe, CT

4.7· 38 reviews

Call (203) 445-9548

Home daycare

Mary Stuart

Monroe, CT 06468 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

Call (203) 268-3740

Child care center

Leisure Education Afterschool Program

180 Old Newtown Rd, Monroe, CT

Call (203) 445-9358

Child care center

Honey Tree Preschool and Child Care Center

401 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT

4.7· 46 reviews

Call (203) 261-5667

Child care center

YMCA After School Program

375 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT

Call (203) 452-2870

Child care center

YMCA B/A School Program

345 Fan Hill Road- Fawn Hollow School, Monroe, CT

Call (203) 445-9633

Home daycare

Maria C Mendes

Monroe, CT 06468 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

5.0· 2 reviews

Call (203) 260-6480

Daycares in nearby towns

Shelton39 daycares · 5 mi Huntington1 daycare · 5 mi Trumbull26 daycares · 5 mi Newtown11 daycares · 6 mi Easton5 daycares · 7 mi Sandy Hook5 daycares · 7 mi Derby8 daycares · 7 mi Oxford6 daycares · 8 mi

All 17 daycares in Monroe Christian Preschools & Church Daycares in Connecticut Preschools & Pre-K in Monroe All 3,228 daycares in Connecticut

FAQ

Questions about Step-A-Way Nursery School

Is Step-A-Way Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 26, 1968.

When was Step-A-Way Nursery School last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Step-A-Way Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 2 of 2 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 Step-A-Way Nursery School care for?

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

What are Step-A-Way Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Step-A-Way Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 261-4717 to ask.

What is Step-A-Way Nursery School's phone number?

(203) 261-4717.

Where is Step-A-Way Nursery School?

423 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Monroe, 0.2 miles away.

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