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Family First In Education - Hamilton Avenue
Greenwich, CT
· Fairfield County
184 HAMILTON AVE,
Greenwich, CT 06830
Quick Facts
Capacity
44 children
Age Range
5 years-11 years
Type of Care
School Age
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Child Care Center
Licensed Since
2020
Expired
Sep 30, 2024
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program
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About the Provider
At First Step Preschool our program is designed to promote the development and growth of each child by providing an experience of lasting value. We provide a safe and nurturing environment designed specifically for the needs of the young child. Our program encourages children to play, discover, and learn. Each child is offered experiences in several areas: cognitive, social, emotional, physical,creative and spiritual. Through a carefully prepared curriculum and selection of materials, each child is encouraged to grow through their interactions with teachers, other students, classroom materials and activities in a Christian based environment.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Early Childhood Education, Bachelor's Degree
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours9:15-1:30
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2749746 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - 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. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)] - All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one 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 for three years which shall be signed by both parties. - 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/retur | |||
| 2025-05-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2592944 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)] - All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one 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 for three years which shall be signed by both parties. - 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - 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. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permiss | |||
| 2024-04-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2383206 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] - 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. - 027-Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] - A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. A program providing care for one (1) or more hours between the hours of ten (10) P.M. and five (5) A.M. shall have a person on the licensed premises designated as the person in charge who shall meet the head teacher qualifications. - 019-Designated Head Teacher/60% [19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] - At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has successfully completed w | |||
| 2023-05-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2235109 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(E)] - Staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and water after toileting. - 064-Hand Washing After Toileting: Staff/Children [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - 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. - 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] - 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 t | |||
| 2022-05-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2080740 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - 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. - 016-Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - 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 care cent | |||
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