Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare
Daycare center in Shelton, CT. 1079 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
About the program
Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare is a licensed daycare center in Shelton, Connecticut, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 59 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
Pieces of the Puzzle is a state-licensed family home daycare in Connecticut serving children from birth through school age.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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.
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Regulation cited
Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)]
Regulation: Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
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
Show all 11 violations on file
Policies [19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)]
Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults
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.
Washed/Disinfected [19a-79-10(e)(4)]
Regulation: Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use.
Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(a)(3)]
Regulation: Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s).
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.
Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children [19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)]
Regulation: For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised.
What parents say
My boys were going there just one day a week and they were always so excited to go there. I switched them to full time and They are excited to go to school in the morning. The program is great and they do a lot of activities and have lots of fun while learning! Love it and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a loving attentive daycare program!
Tabitha Krouch · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoBest daycare in connecticut hands down!!!!!! Very clean and beautiful and affordable. I don’t regret sending my child here ❤️❤️❤️❤️ He is well taken care of and look so happy when he’s there. They keep u up-to-date with everything about your child and a lot more .. I wish I could give this daycare 10 stars. Best place to leave your child go and check it out now!!!!
moesha Williams · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoI went to tour the daycare. The environment is very friendly and inviting for children. It's on the top of my list.
Tamara Falcon · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
1079 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Questions about Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare
Is Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare licensed?
Yes. Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70737), with a licensed capacity of 59 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 11 violations for Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare in the last three years, across 2 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 15. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare take?
Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare cost?
Pieces of the Puzzle Family Daycare does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
