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The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave)

Daycare center in Norwich, CT. 55 Otrobando Ave, Norwich, CT 06360

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AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity64 children
Violations, last 3 years69
On the register since2015

About the program

The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) is a licensed daycare center in Norwich, Connecticut, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 64 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

The Global Child operates multiple early childhood education centers in Connecticut and Florida offering infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age programs.

The program follows a language immersion approach, states NAEYC accreditation and offers Spanish and Mandarin.

Language immersionNAEYC accreditedSpanishMandarin

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,203 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.70276
Licence statusActive since 2015
Licensed capacity64 children
Inspections on file11
AccreditationNAEYC (stated by the program)
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years69Area median for centers: 18
Inspections on file11
All violations on file108Most recent May 2026

Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.

Cited May 7, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited March 30, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited January 13, 2026

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

Regulation: Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of A

Cited January 13, 2026

Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [19a-79-7a(g)(1)]

Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

Cited January 13, 2026

Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1)]

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.

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Cited December 17, 2025

Non-Prescription Topical Medications [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)]

Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child�s record. The medication shall be

Cited December 17, 2025

Feeding [19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)]

Regulation: Infants shall be removed from their cribs and held for all bottle feedings. They may be placed in chairs for all other feedings. Infants and toddlers shall be removed from their cribs or playpens at other intervals during the day for individual cuddlings and for verbal communication. They shall be allowed to crawl and toddle as age and development permit. Each infant shall be placed in a prone (front) position part of the time when awake. When food and liquids are served a written statement spec

Cited December 17, 2025

Safe Sleep [19a-79-10(g)(1-8)]

Regulation: Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed

Cited December 17, 2025

Shock ab materials less than 1 � ‶ diameter [19a-79-10(l)(3)]

Regulation: Measures shall be in place to ensure the health and safety of children under three years of age who have access to play areas that contain impact absorbing materials that consist of uniform pieces of material that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter inches.

Cited December 17, 2025

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

Regulation: Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of A

Cited December 17, 2025

Comprehensive background checks [19a-79-4a(b)]

Regulation: The operator shall ensure that all program staff have completed a comprehensive background check before they have unsupervised access to children. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. The operator shall obtain from each prospective employee, who is eighteen years of age or older, for a position that requires the provision of care to a child or involves uns

Cited December 17, 2025

Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-3a(b)(7)(B)]

Regulation: The operator shall document that parents have been informed of the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.

Cited December 17, 2025

Lead Paint- testing, management plans [19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)]

Regulation: If the child care center or group child care home is housed in any portion of a building that was constructed prior to 1978, the operator shall submit to the Office and maintain documentation on file at the child care center or group child care home of the following. Prior to use, all space used by staff, program staff, and children shall have undergone a comprehensive lead inspection by a lead consultant licensed by the Department of Public Health. Such lead inspection shall include testing of

Cited December 17, 2025

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

Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

Cited December 17, 2025

Walkways maintained [19a-79-7a(d)(2)]

Regulation: Established walkways shall be provided and properly maintained for each entrance and exit leading to a driveway or street.

Cited December 17, 2025

Carbon monoxide detector- each level [19a-79-7a(e)(18)]

Regulation: Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the licensed premises.

Cited December 17, 2025

Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [19a-79-7a(g)(1)]

Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

Cited December 17, 2025

Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1)]

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.

Cited October 23, 2025

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited October 21, 2025

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited October 21, 2025

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited August 19, 2024

Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)]

Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

Cited August 19, 2024

Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(h)(2)]

Regulation: Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.

Cited August 19, 2024

Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)]

Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.

Cited August 19, 2024

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

Regulation: The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

Cited August 19, 2024

Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]

Regulation: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

Cited August 19, 2024

Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)]

Regulation: The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.

Cited August 19, 2024

Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]

Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light.

Cited August 19, 2024

Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]

Regulation: Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.

Cited August 19, 2024

018b-Background Checks [19a-79-4a(b)]

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.

Cited August 19, 2024

Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray [19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)]

Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include chairs for feeding, each of which has a stable base, safety straps on all high chairs attached to the chair and a tray which locks securely.

Cited August 19, 2024

Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards [19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)]

Regulation: Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed.

Cited May 9, 2024

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited March 20, 2024

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

Regulation: The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

Cited March 20, 2024

Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)]

Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.

Cited March 20, 2024

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

Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

Cited March 20, 2024

Play Space Fenced [19a-79-10(l)(1)]

Regulation: All infant toddler outdoor play space shall be fenced.

Cited December 6, 2023

License [19a-79-3a(e)(1)]

Regulation: The operator shall post the license in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Cited December 6, 2023

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

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child c

Cited December 6, 2023

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

Regulation: There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be clean, well lighted and ventilated, protected by window screening and provided with hot and cold running water, adequate and safe storage for food and supplies and refrigeration.

Cited December 6, 2023

Exits/Hallways and Stairs Unobstructed [19a-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3)]

Regulation: Exit doorways, stairs or hallways shall not be blocked by furniture, toys or play equipment. Cots, cribs and playpens shall be placed so that walkways are clear for emergencies and evacuation.

Cited December 6, 2023

Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]

Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light.

Cited December 6, 2023

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

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.

Cited December 6, 2023

Consultant Agreements/Contracts [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)]

Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by tel

Cited December 6, 2023

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

Regulation: The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Cited December 6, 2023

Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)]

Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.

Cited December 6, 2023

Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling [19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11)]

Regulation: Separate hand washing facilities shall be located convenient to the room where food is prepared in child care centers and group child care homes. Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating or handling food.

Cited December 6, 2023

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

Regulation: The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

Cited December 6, 2023

Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]

Regulation: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

Cited December 6, 2023

Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]

Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

Cited December 6, 2023

Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [19a-79-7a(d)(10)]

Regulation: Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes.

Cited December 6, 2023

Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping [19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)]

Regulation: Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall include well constructed free standing cribs, not stacked cribs, each of which has slats no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches apart and a fully waterproofed, firm, snug-fitting mattress for infants.

Cited December 6, 2023

Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent [19a-79-10(k)(1)]

Regulation: A written statement specifying the formula, breast milk or other liquids and the feeding schedule for infants shall be obtained from the parent(s).

Cited December 6, 2023

001bb-Capacity 19a-79-3a or 19a-79-7a(c)(1)

Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of sections 19a-79-1a to section 19a-79-9a, inclusive, and section 19a-79-13 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies in such a manner a to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.

Cited December 6, 2023

Garbage/Rubbish Disposed Daily [19a-79-7a(e)(11)]

Regulation: Garbage and rubbish shall be kept in containers constructed of durable material approved by the local health director. Receptacles shall be in good repair to prevent infestations by rodents, insects and other pests and to prevent odors, injuries and other nuisance conditions. The garbage and rubbish shall be moved to an exterior waste storage area at least daily.

Cited December 6, 2023

Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)]

Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.

Cited December 6, 2023

Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time [19a-79-10(j)]

Regulation: Infants shall be removed from their cribs and held for all bottle feedings. They may be placed in chairs for all other feedings. Infants and toddlers shall be removed from their cribs or playpens at other intervals during the day for individual cuddlings and for verbal communication. They shall be allowed to crawl and toddle as age and development permit. Each infant shall be placed in a prone (front) position part of the time when awake.

Cited December 6, 2023

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

Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

Cited December 6, 2023

Dev. Appropriate Tables/Chairs/Equipment [19a-79-10(d)(2)(D)]

Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include low tables and chairs according to children's size and development.

Cited December 6, 2023

Self Administration: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(b)(6)]

Regulation: Medication to be self administered shall be appropriately stored.

Cited December 6, 2023

003b-Managing Child Behavior/Child Protection [19a-79-3a(b)(8)] thru [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(D)]

Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for managing child behavior using techniques based on developmentally appropriate practice and communicate acceptable techniques to all staff. The operator and staff shall not engage in, nor allow, abusive, neglectful, physical, corporal, humiliating or frightening treatment or punishment, and shall not tie nor bind children and shall not physically restrain children except for the protection and safety of the child or others, using least restrictive methods, as

Cited November 22, 2023

License [19a-79-3a(e)(1)]

Regulation: The operator shall post the license in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Cited November 22, 2023

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

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child c

Cited November 22, 2023

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

Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.

Cited November 22, 2023

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

Regulation: The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Cited November 22, 2023

Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)]

Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.

Cited November 22, 2023

Consultant Agreements/Contracts [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)]

Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by tel

Cited November 22, 2023

Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping [19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)]

Regulation: Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall include well constructed free standing cribs, not stacked cribs, each of which has slats no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches apart and a fully waterproofed, firm, snug-fitting mattress for infants.

Cited November 22, 2023

003b-Managing Child Behavior/Child Protection [19a-79-3a(b)(8)] thru [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(D)]

Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for managing child behavior using techniques based on developmentally appropriate practice and communicate acceptable techniques to all staff. The operator and staff shall not engage in, nor allow, abusive, neglectful, physical, corporal, humiliating or frightening treatment or punishment, and shall not tie nor bind children and shall not physically restrain children except for the protection and safety of the child or others, using least restrictive methods, as

Cited December 6, 2022

Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]

Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece

Cited December 6, 2022

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

Regulation: The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

Cited December 6, 2022

Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]

Regulation: Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.

Cited December 6, 2022

Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)]

Regulation: Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program

Cited December 6, 2022

Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]

Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting.

Cited December 6, 2022

Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]

Regulation: Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.

Cited December 6, 2022

Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]

Regulation: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

Cited December 6, 2022

Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(h)(2)]

Regulation: Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.

Cited December 6, 2022

Disposable Paper Sheets [19a-79-10(e)(5)]

Regulation: Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering.

Cited December 6, 2022

Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)]

Regulation: All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an all

Cited August 11, 2022

000 No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

What parents say

My kids have been going to The Global Child for 3 years now. They have always been well cared for and loved at this school. They love going to school and have an amazing relationship with their teacher. This center is Nayec accredited and also has a great preschool program which offers school readiness. School readiness is an income based, state funded program which pays for a portion of your child care expense! …

Christian Velazquez · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Both my daughter and son attend here and I love it. My daughter is in the preschool section and her teacher is great ! She’s so hands on with her and all the students, I’ve seen a big change in my daughter’s development while going here she’s learned so much. My son as far as I know gets treated great as well… anything little stain, spill or mess on his clothes they’re immediately on it with changing him into his new…

Nicole Astrel · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

This place is a MESS!!! They have had some really great caretakers, but TGC is definitely a revolving door for their employees. We pulled our daughter after two weeks of them not offering her water bottle and coming home with all of her food untouched. And she also came home with a black and blue egg on her head one day that was not addressed at pick up. They closed the ledyard facility with less than two weeks of…

Maggie Kaschel · 1/5 on Google · 2 years ago

This place have a few good workers but I regret bringing my child there when started I advised the director of his needs and what was going on with my son and they said they work with children with his needs. Communication is poor, issues were going on that was never told to me in a timely manner. They treated my 2 year old like he was a school aged child that knows what he is doing. My son accidentally jumped up and…

Angela Smith · 1/5 on Google · 7 years ago
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Getting there

55 Otrobando Ave, Norwich, CT 06360

Questions about The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave)

Is The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) licensed?

Yes. The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70276), with a licensed capacity of 64 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 69 violations for The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) in the last three years, across 11 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 18. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) take?

The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) cost?

The Global Child - Norwich (55 Otrobando Ave) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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