Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center
Daycare center in Stamford, CT. 9 Riverbend Dr Bldg 9, Stamford, CT 06907
About the program
Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Stamford, Connecticut, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 180 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,967 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.
Food Service Inspection [19a-79-6a(a)(5)]
Regulation: All areas used for the preparation and serving of meals in child care centers shall meet the requirements as set forth in the Department of Public Health’s Model Food Code, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Child care centers that prepare food shall maintain at the child care center and make available to the Office upon request a copy of a current and full food service inspection report issued by the local director of health.
Toileting [19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)]
Regulation: Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room. Programs shall provide changing and sanitary facilities appropriate to meet the individual needs of children who are enrolled at the facility who need assistance with toileting or who are not independent with toileting. Facilities using potty chairs in addition to the required toilets shall ensure that they are of
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
Food Service Inspection [19a-79-6a(a)(5)]
Regulation: All areas used for the preparation and serving of meals in child care centers shall meet the requirements as set forth in the Department of Public Health�s Model Food Code, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Child care centers that prepare food shall maintain at the child care center and make available to the Office upon request a copy of a current and full food service inspection report issued by the local director of health.
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
Show all 9 violations on file
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
Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible [19a-79-10(h)(2)]
Regulation: Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
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.
Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.
What parents say
Our family cannot say enough wonderful things about Cottontails. Our 5-year old daughter and 2.5 year old son run in every day excited to see their friends. We’ve watched them learn, thrive, build lasting friendships, and truly love going to school every day. Sofia, the owner, treats every child as if they were her own. She leads with kindness, compassion, and genuine care - not only for the children, but also for…
Sarah Smith · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoWe have had an amazing experience with this daycare. Our two children, now ages 2 and 3.5, have attended since they were babies, and we could not ask for a more caring and trustworthy environment. The teachers are wonderful, and the entire staff is friendly, accessible, and genuinely invested in the children and families. The curriculum is creative, engaging, and thoughtfully designed to support development and…
Kelly Manning · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe absolutely love sending our kids to Cottontails. The environment is warm and inviting, the teachers are very engaged and care so much about the kids. We have all made friends with kids and parents alike and feel feel really to have found such a safe and happy place for our kids to spend their early years. The programming is engaging the sibling discount beats any others we have seen by a long shot.
Marissa Bateman · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoMy little one has been with cotton tails for almost 2 years and I've had a great experience with this school, the amazing teachers and staff. Ms. Sophia has a meticulous attention to detail and has been expanding the schools programs and activities while fostering an environment to learn and grow in. I'd recommend Cottontails to any of my family and friends and love how it's become a part of the Springdale community.
Drew LoPiano · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoGetting there
9 Riverbend Dr Bldg 9, Stamford, CT 06907
Questions about Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center
Is Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70705), with a licensed capacity of 180 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 9 violations for Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 12. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center take?
Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center cost?
Cottontails Childcare & Learning Center does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
