Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Sylvanus Gator
Bridgeport, CT
· Fairfield County
147 BEECHMONT AVE,
Bridgeport, CT 06606-4307
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $185<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $175<br/>
Transportation
Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
DCFH.56646
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
Reviews
Mother
2019-05-12 13:35:16
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
I used this child care provider some years ago. When my children needed to go to another child care provider (due to school) they admitted abusive behavior by this provider. Be careful with non-verbal or young verbal children.
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About the Provider
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): High School Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday05:30:00-24:00:00
- Tuesday05:30:00-24:00:00
- Wednesday05:30:00-24:00:00
- Thursday05:30:00-24:00:00
- Friday05:30:00-24:00:00
- Saturday 05:30:00-24:00:00
- Sunday 05:30:00-24:00:00
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2670452 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(b)(2)] - The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home. - 054-Child Health Record | |||
| 2024-11-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2499972 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(d)(3)] - Electrical cords and appliances shall be secured and in good repair. Electrical cords shall not hang within reach of children. Protective covers or approved safety outlets shall be provided for all electrical receptacles in all areas accessible to children. - 028-Electrical Safety [19a-87b-9(d)(5)] - The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year. - 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly [19a-87b-9(o)] - The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is know | |||
| 2023-12-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2333878 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(b)(4)] - The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, incidents that shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families, injuries, illnesses or unusual behaviors that occur and observations of the child made by the provider during business hours. The incident log shall be complete and be available upon request to the Office of Early Childhood and shared with the parent(s) no later than the next business day. - 060-Incident Log [19a-87b-9(b)] - The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children. - 023-Freedom of Hazards [19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) and/or 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(D)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying any activity away from the family child care home, including days and times, and transportation for children leaving the family child | |||
| 2023-03-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2211838 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. - 055-Immunizations [19a-87b-9(b)] - The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children. - 023-Freedom of Hazards [19a-87b-9(d)(8)] - The provider shall have easily accessible to the area of child care a minimum of one ABC multi-purpose fire extinguisher in operating condition that contains at least five pounds of fire extinguishing agent and shall have knowledge of its use and the ability to manage its use. Each fire extinguisher shall be installed according to the manufacturer�s instructions, at a height not to exceed five (5) feet above the floor. Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured in order to allow for immediate access. - 036-Fire Extinguisher [19a-87b-10(b)(2)] - The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the | |||
| 2022-04-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2066671 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(d)(5)] - The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies. - 032-Emergency Plan [19a-87b-9(d)(3)] - Electrical cords and appliances shall be secured and in good repair. Electrical cords shall not hang within reach of children. Protective covers or approved safety outlets shall be provided for all electrical receptacles in all areas accessible to children. - 028-Electrical Safety [19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the name, address and telephone numbers of persons permitted to remove the child from the family child care home on behalf of the parent. - 057-Authorized Release [19a-87b-9(b)] - The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children. - 023-Freedom of Hazards [19a-87b-10(b)(1)] - For each child enrolle | |||
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