Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Monica Mendoza
Waterbury, CT
· New Haven County
21 MAPLERIDGE DR,
Waterbury, CT 06705-3623
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, Spanish
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.54397
Active Through
Apr 30, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Monica Mendoza is a Family Child Care in WATERBURY CT, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday06:00:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday06:00:00-17:30:00
- Thursday06:00:00-17:30:00
- Friday06:00:00-17:30:00
- Saturday 06:00:00-17:00:00
- Sunday 06:00:00-17:00:00
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2802687 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2026-06-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2791539 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 2026-03-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2750048 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-5(j)] - The applicant or provider shall notify the Commissioner in writing within five (5) working days of any change in circumstances which alters or affects the provision of family child care services. - 011-Notification of Change | |||
| 2026-03-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2747804 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B)] - The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. - 097-Nonprescription Topical Meds Stored/Labeled [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 [19a-87 | |||
| 2024-11-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2496037 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(d)(6)] - The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care children's sleeping areas, play areas and the basement. There shall be at least one smoke detector on each level of the facility. - 034-Smoke Detectors [19a-87b-6(b)] - The provider shall be physically, emotionally and mentally able to handle child care responsibilities and emergencies and shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems which may impair such ability or otherwise adversely affect the children in care. The provider shall furnish to the Office of Early Childhood, medical information and documentation as requested. - 013-Medical Statement [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(c)(3)] - The provider, staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating, hand | |||
| 2024-04-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2382742 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-02-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2362100 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(c)] - All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children. - 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible [19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)] - Every stairway shall have a sturdy handrail with no areas in which a child may fall through, shall provide safe passageway and be maintained free of obstructions. There shall be a gate or other structure in place that may be hung, drawn or lowered at the entry of stairways accessible to children to prevent falls. - 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails [19a-87b-8a] - The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such person ineligible. The provider shall not employ program staff who have a record the commissioner reasonably believes renders such staff ineligible. The provider shall maintain at the family child care home evidence of | |||
| 2023-11-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2324544 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying name, address and telephone numbers of emergency medical care provider for the children. - 056-Emergency Permission Form [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(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(c)] - All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children. - 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible [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 sh | |||
| 2022-11-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2155968 | IN PROCESS |
| 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 [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(d)(4)(D)] - Every stairway shall have a sturdy handrail with no areas in which a child may fall through, shall provide safe passageway and be maintained free of obstructions. There shall be a gate or other structure in place that may be hung, drawn or lowered at the entry of stairways accessible to children to prevent falls. - 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails [19a-87b-9(d)(6)] - The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating conditi | |||
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