Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Crystal Stephens
Higganum, CT
· Middlesex County
293 POKORNY RD,
Higganum, CT 06441-4418
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
DCFH.56169
Active Through
Jul 31, 2028
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
CRYSTAL STEPHENS is a Family Child Care Home in HIGGANUM CT, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- MondayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- TuesdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- WednesdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- ThursdayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- FridayMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2669909 | 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 [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 [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 | |||
| 2024-10-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2483916 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-11-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2322973 | 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-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 | |||
| 2023-03-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2207134 | 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-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-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-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 | |||
| 2021-11-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2013703 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-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-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-9(d)(6)] - The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care | |||
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