Shiny Rocks Daycare
Home daycare in Stamford, CT. Stamford, CT 06902. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.
About the program
Shiny Rocks Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Stamford, Connecticut, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 12 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Shiny Rocks 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 $1,967 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.
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
Outdoor space [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)]
Regulation: There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free
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
Child Health Records [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(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 signed physical examination form including the child's date of birth, a statement about the child's general health and
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
Show all 9 violations on file
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.
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.
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
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.
What parents say
My daughter loves Shiny Rocks to the point where she cries every time I pick her up and she has to leave. This daycare is the best and we really get the impression that the staff truly cares. Dora is one of the nicest people we've ever met. She has been super flexible and accommodating working with us in terms of our busy schedules.
Joseph C. Hung, M.D. · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoYou won’t find a better in-home daycare on the Greenwich/Stamford line. Gladys and her team run a tight ship at Shiny Rocks Daycare. What I love most is that the kids are engaged every day without technology or TV - none of the toys even have lights! This was important to me as a parent, knowing my little one was interacting with little friends rather than being entertained by screens. They spend time outside every…
Eileen Li · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth of my sons go to Shiny Rocks and both love their time there. Our older son had been to multiple daycare locations before we found Shiny Rocks, and we will never leave. Dora and Gladys (and their staff) care so greatly for the children and constantly provide enriching experiences for them. They utilize apps and update it with pictures during the day so we can see our littles ones having fun playing and…
James Kish · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoWe visited and evaluated several other daycares before finally choosing Shiny Rocks. From the second we left our first meeting, we knew we'd found the place for us. Shiny Rocks immediately felt like a home, rather than a daycare, and Dora felt more like a family member than a paid caretaker of our child. We can't say enough nice things about Shiny Rocks, Dora, and the rest of her staff. The level of care they…
Peter Weinberg · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoQuestions about Shiny Rocks Daycare
Is Shiny Rocks Daycare licensed?
Yes. Shiny Rocks Daycare holds an active Group Child Care Home licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCGH.80028), with a licensed capacity of 12 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Shiny Rocks Daycare had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 8 violations for Shiny Rocks Daycare in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Shiny Rocks Daycare take?
Shiny Rocks Daycare is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Shiny Rocks Daycare cost?
Shiny Rocks 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.