Home Daycare
✓ Licensed
Joy Clarke
Bridgeport, CT
· Fairfield County
457 VINCELLETTE ST,
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
Transportation
Walking Distance to School, Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Family Child Care Home
Expired
Dec 31, 2025
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
JOY CLARKE is a DCFH.54577 in BRIDGEPORT CT, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours7:30am - 4:30pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2734983 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file. - 051-Pets | |||
| 2025-04-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2583031 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-04-30 | ANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2395147 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(h)] - The water temperature at the tap shall be within a range of sixty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit. - 046-Water Temperature [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 | |||
| 2023-09-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2294816 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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-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 compliance with the comprehensive background check requirements. The provider shall make available to the OEC any information obtained concerning comprehensive background checks upon request. - 021-Bac | |||
| 2022-10-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2148950 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 00-No Violations | |||
| 2022-04-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2073510 | 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 | |||
| 2022-01-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2016708 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(c)] - All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children. - 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible [19a-87b-10(b)(1)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a current and complete enrollment form. This form shall be kept for one year after a child ceases to be enrolled in the family child care home. - 053-Enrollment Form [19a-87b-10(c)] - The provider is responsible for ensuring that the physical needs of the children are adequately met while receiving family child care services. - 062-Meeting the Child's Needs [19a-87b-10(c)(4)] - The provider shall develop and implement a written schedule that is flexible, with time for free choice play, outdoor play, snacks, meals and a rest period. - 066-Flexible and Balanced Schedule [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, | |||
| 2021-11-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2055830 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-6(a)] - The provider shall have a copy of the regulations at the facility and shall have read and understood the family child care standards set forth in these regulations. - 012-Awareness of/Understanding of Regulations [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-10(b)(3)(E)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the conditions under which the parent may allow swimming when recreational swimming is part of the family child care program. - 059-Swimming Permission [19a-87b-10(c)] - The provi | |||
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