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Melva R Ruffner

Stratford, CT · Fairfield County
539 PATTERSON AVE, Stratford, CT 06614-5130
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member

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Contact Information

📞 (475) 236-0974
539 PATTERSON AVE
Stratford, CT 06614-5130
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
DCFH.58034
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

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Melva R Ruffner is a Family Child Care in STRATFORD CT, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday06:00:00-18:30:00
  • Tuesday06:00:00-18:30:00
  • Wednesday06:00:00-18:30:00
  • Thursday06:00:00-18:30:00
  • Friday06:00:00-18:30:00
  • Saturday 06:00:00-18:30:00
  • Sunday 06:00:00-18:30:00

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Case # Resolution Action
2026-08-10 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL 2828920 IN PROCESS
2026-06-03 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2791775 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations
2026-05-20 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2784403 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [19a-87b-9(d)(3)] - Electrical cords and appliances shall be secured and in good repair. Electrical cords shall not hang within reach of children. Protective covers or approved safety outlets shall be provided for all electrical receptacles in all areas accessible to children. - 028-Electrical Safety [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 These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.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-9(h)] - The water temperature at the tap shall be within a range of sixty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit. - 046-Water Temperature [19a-87b-10(f)(1)] - Infants under 12 months shall be placed to sleep in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designe
2025-06-06 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2603772 Closed No Violations
Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations

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