Kindercare Learning Center #301791
35 South Rd, Farmington, CT
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Stepping Stones Education Center is a licensed child care center in Canton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 2, 1989, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and pre-k.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Youngsters aged 18 months to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Stepping Stones Education Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 34 rules in all
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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19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-7a(g)(5) 108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-7a(d)(9) 081- Electrical safety- outlets inaccessible/covered
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 083- Staff personal articles inaccessible
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 004b-Failure to Report
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(E) 009-Mandated reporting
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 004b-Failure to Report
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(E) 009-Mandated reporting
19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management
19a-79-3a(c)(1-4) 010-Notification of Change
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(C) 008-Child protection
19a-79-3a(e)(1-6) 018-Postings
19a-79-7a(e)(17) 101- Radon test
19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) 035- Consultants
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(E) 009-Mandated reporting
19a-79-4a(a)(2)-(h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(e)(4) 068-Portable Space Heaters
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-7a(d)(4) 053-Windows Protected to Prevent Falls
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(C)(ii) through (v) 029-Swimming: Staff/Child Ratios
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-4a(d)(6) 031-Lifeguard Certified/Supervision
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 2, 1989.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 8 of 8 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.
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 693-6294 to ask.
(860) 693-6294.
370 Albany Tpke, Canton, CT 06019. The nearest other daycare we list is Cadence Academy Preschool of Canton, 0.1 miles away.