Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Joanne Colwell
North Branford, CT
· New Haven County
5 CLEAR LAKE RD,
North Branford, CT 06471-1575
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
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.24985
Active Through
Aug 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Joanne Colwell is a Family Child Care in NORTH BRANFORD CT, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): High School Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Thursday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Friday07:00:00-17:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2717409 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n)] - The provider shall have at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit where children are in care, including field trips. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to the provider and substitute at all times but out of the reach of children. First aid kits shall contain required supplies and shall be restocked after use. - 050-First Aid Supplies [19a-87b-6(c)(2)] - The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. - 015-CPR Certificate [19a-87b-6(c)(1)] - The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. - 014-First Aid Certificate | |||
| 2025-01-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2533071 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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-Background Check | |||
| 2024-02-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2357819 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-12-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2334684 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-6(c)] - The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. - 015-CPR Certificate [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-6(c)] - The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. - 014-First Aid Certificate [19a-87b-9(d)(5)] - The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed a | |||
| 2023-02-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2197579 | 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(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n)] - The provider shall have at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit where children are in care, including field trips. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to the provider and substitute at all times but out of the reach of children. First aid kits shall contain required supplies and shall be restocked after use. - 050-First Aid Supplies [19a-87b-9(d)(7)] - Family child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the home. CO detectors shall comply with the Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Safety and shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer�s instructions. - 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector | |||
| 2022-04-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2070920 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 | |||
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