A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc.
Daycare center in South Windsor, CT. 1790 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
About the program
A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. is a licensed daycare center in South Windsor, Connecticut, on the state register since 2018. It is licensed for 44 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center provides childcare services for children aged six weeks to five years in South Windsor.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,321 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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Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)]
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 three years after the child is no longer attending the program.
Diapering [19a-79-10(e)(1-10)]
Regulation: The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be availab
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
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.
Show all 27 violations on file
Water temperature 60 ℉ � 120 ℉ [19a-79-7a(e)(3)]
Regulation: The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times.
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Medication Trainings [19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C)]
Regulation: Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a pharmacist, physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer which indicates that the trainee has successfully completed a training program as requi
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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.
Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies [19a-79-7a(d)(11)]
Regulation: Requirements regarding toilet and washing facilities shall be satisfied.
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.
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
Written Plan for Daily Program Available to Parents/Staff [19a-79-8a]
Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home shall make available to the parent(s) and staff a written plan for the daily program that includes a flexible schedule and shall be available to the parent(s) and staff.
Med Trained Staff/Certificates [19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)]
Regulation: Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer which indicates that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A directo
Adequate Sinks in Program Space [19a-79-10(d)(1)]
Regulation: In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the progra
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged [19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)]
Regulation: Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.
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.
001b-Administration [19a-79-3a]
Regulation: The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.
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What parents say
I’ve been with A Little Journey Daycare for almost three years, and it’s been such a great experience for both me and my daughter. The center is very family-oriented and caring. My daughter has had an amazing experience with her primary teachers through her growing-up stages - Miss Gigi, Miss Ny, and Miss Kadance. They’ve always made me feel like she is loved and cared for, even when I’m not with her. It means so…
Britt Pereira · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoI’ve been with A Little Journey Daycare since early 2022, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing place. It truly feels like a second home for my kids. The teachers here go above and beyond - they treat every child with so much love, patience, and care, just like family. One of my children has already moved on to elementary school, but two of my little ones are still here, and they absolutely love it. Every…
Kristine Torres · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoI’ve had one child here for the last 3 1/2 years where he’s currently enrolled in their pre-k4 class and my second child in toddler 1. We’ve been here for 4 years and absolutely love the facility and team. Words cannot express how great this center is! My children are learning a lot and I always pick them up with big smiles on their faces. We cannot thank the staff enough for the amazing care that they have provided…
Lauren Alvarez · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoMy son absolutely loves it here. being a first time mom I’ve always heard the horror stories about daycares. So trusting strangers to take care of my child was very difficult. However I can say they helped me ease my fears. If I was to ever have another child I would 100% be sending them here. All of the staff is amazing and helpful. They are more than glorified babysitters. They actually help teach the children…
Samantha Anne · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoGetting there
1790 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
Questions about A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc.
Is A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. licensed?
Yes. A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70406), with a licensed capacity of 44 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 10 violations for A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. in the last three years, across 9 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 A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. take?
A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. cost?
A Little Journey Daycare and Learning Center Inc. does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
