Smart Start Learning Center
238 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT
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The Goddard School - Wilton is a licensed child care center in Wilton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 30, 2014, for up to 132 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 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: Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Key Fobs; Supervised Lobby Entry, Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (parent portal) |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited, NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 132 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Goddard School - Wilton has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 5 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-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications
19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
19a-79-10(c)(4) 120- Physical barriers- indoors/outdoors
19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
19a-79-6a(c) 059- First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection
19a-79-3a(b) 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
DCF Finding 02-Neglect- DCF: On Registry
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection
DCF Finding 01-Abuse- DCF: On Registry
19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-3a(b) 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-11(e) 70-School Age Endorsement- Group size
19a-79-9a 47-Administration of Medications- Policies & procedures
19a-79-9a(b) 50-Administration of Medications-Training approval documents/training outline
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
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)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 30, 2014.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 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.
132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 408-0865 to ask.
(203) 408-0865.
385 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897. The nearest other daycare we list is The Wilton Family YMCA Preschool, 0.2 miles away.