Home Daycare
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Dolphin Days Learning Center Varao, Inc
Durham, CT
· Middlesex County
9 OZICK DR,
Durham, CT 06422
Quick Facts
Capacity
145 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $220<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $185<br/>
Type of Care
Pre-School, School Age, Under Three
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Child Care Center
Expired
Nov 30, 2024
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
Our mission is to provide high quality child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a safe, loving environment while focusing on developmentally appropriate social skills and providing educational activities that stimulate positive growth and development.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2795010 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child. - 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances and materials in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a labeled container identifying the exact contents and dilutions, used according to the manufacturer�s instructions and for the intended purpose, handled in a safe manner and inaccessible to children. - 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to children [19a | |||
| 2025-04-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2582535 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(l)] - A child care center or group child care home with a preschool endorsement may deem a child who is thirty-two to thirty-six months of age, inclusive, to be three years of age for purposes of enrolling such child in a preschool program provided such child care center or group child care home receives written authorization from such child�s parent and the director to so enroll such child in the preschool program. The written authorization shall be kept on file at the child care center or group child care home and available to the Office upon request. - 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization [19a-79-7a(c)(2)] - For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, | |||
| 2024-05-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2396242 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-03-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2375203 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment. - 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)] - Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere. - 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate [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 home | |||
| 2023-04-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2218031 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor. - 070-Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. - 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. - 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] - The diapering area shall be | |||
| 2022-05-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2077414 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. - 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor. - 070-Rugs Secured [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-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and ord | |||
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