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Josephine Smalls

West Haven, CT · New Haven County
150 MEDFORD ST, West Haven, CT 06516-2524
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
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Contact Information

📞 (203) 931-0871
150 MEDFORD ST
West Haven, CT 06516-2524
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
DCFH.56565
Active Through
Nov 30, 2026
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing

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About the Provider

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Josephine Smalls is a Family Child Care in WEST HAVEN CT, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday06:00:00-17:30:00
  • Tuesday06:00:00-17:30:00
  • Wednesday06:00:00-17:30:00
  • Thursday06:00:00-17:30:00
  • Friday06:00:00-17:30:00
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Case # Resolution Action
2026-03-18 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL 2747277 Closed No Violations
2026-01-02 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2707980 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations
2025-12-17 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2701956 Corrective Action Plan
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 These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.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-7(a)] - Household members shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems that might adversely affect children receiving family child care services. - 017-Medical Statement [19a-87b-10(f)(3) and/or 19a-87b-10(f)(7)] - No potentially hazardous items shall be placed with an infant in a crib or hung over the side of a crib or other piece of equipment designed for sleeping except for a pacifier without attachments. Bibs and garments with ties or hooks shall be removed from infants that are placed to sleep. No toys or objects shall be attached to sleeping or rest equipment. No child un
2024-11-05 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2494361 Closed No Violations
Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations
2023-10-24 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2308781 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [19a-87b-7(a)] - Household members shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems that might adversely affect children receiving family child care services. - 017-Medical Statement [19a-87b-9(c)] - All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children. - 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible [19a-87b-9(d)(5)] - The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year. - 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly [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 t
2022-10-20 ANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2143301 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [19a-87b-9(d)(8)] - The provider shall have easily accessible to the area of child care a minimum of one ABC multi-purpose fire extinguisher in operating condition that contains at least five pounds of fire extinguishing agent and shall have knowledge of its use and the ability to manage its use. Each fire extinguisher shall be installed according to the manufacturer�s instructions, at a height not to exceed five (5) feet above the floor. Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured in order to allow for immediate access. - 036-Fire Extinguisher [19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4)] - When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four (4) feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars access to the water by the children. All entries and exits through such fence or barrier shall have self-closing, self-lat

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