Child Care Center
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Duck Pond Day Care- Branford
Branford, CT
· New Haven County
30 JEFFERSON RD,
Branford, CT 06405-4110
Quick Facts
Capacity
64 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $245<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $220<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member Plus
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.14049
Active Through
Nov 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
Duck Pond Learning Center offers flexible schedules and reasonable fees that are tailored to meet the needs of each family. "Education through Play" is the focus of all curriculum. Duck Pond Learning Center prepares children six weeks to six years old for their next developmental step, whether this is transitioning to a toddler classroom or going to kindergarten.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30:00-17:00:00
- Tuesday07:30:00-17:00:00
- Wednesday07:30:00-17:00:00
- Thursday07:30:00-17:00:00
- Friday07:30:00-17:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2782087 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission [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 | |||
| 2026-01-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2709695 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-08-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2646548 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-07-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2623451 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation | |||
| 2024-05-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2404188 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] - All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the facility, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date. - 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed [19a-79-10(i)] - A health consulta | |||
| 2023-05-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2232111 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor. - 070-Rugs Secured [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] - All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the facility, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date. - 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable | |||
| 2022-06-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2092774 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(d)(8)] - There shall be an area available for the individual storage of each child's clothing and bedding. - 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor. - 070-Rugs Secured [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-79-9a(a)(2)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration | |||
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