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Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler Prg
Waterford, CT
· New London County
90 ROPE FERRY RD,
Waterford, CT 06385-2618
Quick Facts
Capacity
24 children
Age Range
6 weeks-3 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $200<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, Under 3 Years
Transportation
School Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
Contact Information
📞 (860) 442-2273
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.15158
Licensed Since
1998
Active Through
Jul 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler Prg is a Child Care Center in WATERFORD CT, with a maximum capacity of 24 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks-3 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, High School Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, Master's Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Thursday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Friday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2767353 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - 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 supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation | |||
| 2025-03-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2556542 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - 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 supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation | |||
| 2024-02-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2359764 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-02-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2192072 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)] - There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be clean, well lighted and ventilated, protected by window screening and provided with hot and cold running water, adequate and safe storage for food and supplies and refrigeration. - 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees [19a-79-3a(c)] - The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissio | |||
| 2022-05-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2074624 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - 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 necessary. - 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) | |||
| 2021-08-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1981245 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(a)(2)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. - 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR | |||
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