Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Ana Mendez
Waterbury, CT
· New Haven County
22 ELDRIDGE STREET,
Waterbury, CT 06704
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $225<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $225<br/>
School Age (5-12 years) - $125<br/>
Transportation
School Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
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.51076
Active Through
Oct 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
Ana Mendez is a Family Child Care in WATERBURY 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
- Monday05:30:00-19:00:00
- Tuesday05:30:00-19:05:00
- Wednesday05:30:00-19:00:00
- Thursday05:30:00-19:00:00
- Friday05:30:00-18:55:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2720004 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-12-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2698695 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-12-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2695770 | 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 [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-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B)] - The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled. The medi | |||
| 2025-09-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2650796 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-08-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2642865 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(f)(1) and/or 19a-87b-10(f)(4)] - Infants under 12 months shall be placed to sleep in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. - 073-Infants Placed in Safe Crib/Snug Mattress/Tight Sheet [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 | |||
| 2025-05-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2590899 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-01-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2535115 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-17(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Except for nonprescription topical medications and emergency medications, medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container, in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children and unauthorized personnel. Controlled medication shall be stored as required by statute. Emergency medications shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency. - 102-Prescription Meds Stored/Labeled | |||
| 2025-01-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2524559 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-13] - The provider, assistant, emergency caregiver or substitute shall allow the Office of Early Childhood immediate access during customary hours to the facility named on the license whenever the Office of Early Childhood seeks to perform an inspection. The provider or substitute shall allow the Office of Early Childhood to inspect, upon request, any records required to be maintained. - 093-Access [19a-87b-17(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Except for nonprescription topical medications and emergency medications, medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container, in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children and unauthorized personnel. Controlled medication shall be stored as required by statute. Emergency medications shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency. - 10 | |||
| 2024-11-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2498010 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-10-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2491832 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(i)(4)] - The provider shall not leave the presence of the children in care unless and until the substitute or emergency caregiver has assumed the provider's responsibilities and is actually present with the children in care. - 085-Substitute Care [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-10(d)(3)] - The provider shall maintain in the family child care home a written individual plan of care for each child with disabilities or special health care needs who requires special care be taken or provided while the child is at the family child care home. Such plan shall be developed with the child�s parent(s) and health care provider at intake, im | |||
| 2024-10-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2476769 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(c)(3)] - The provider, staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating, handling food and after toileting. - 065-Handwashing [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(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-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-10(b)(3)(B)] - For each child enro | |||
| 2023-10-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2309018 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-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-9(b)] - The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children. - 023-Freedom of Hazards [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-17(b)(3)] - Except for non | |||
| 2022-11-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2155959 | CLOSED |
| Violations: [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-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(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 | |||
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