Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Shirley Winston
New Haven, CT
· New Haven County
1897 CHAPEL ST,
New Haven, CT 06515-2209
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
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.32024
Active Through
Mar 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Shirley Winston is a Family Child Care in NEW HAVEN CT, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2771080 | IN PROCESS |
| 2025-03-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2561520 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-17(b)(3)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, 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 family child care home. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written order of the authorized prescriber and shall not administer the first dose of any medication, except in an emergency. - 100-Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission [19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) and/or 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(D)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying any activity away from the family child care home, including days and times, and transportation for children leaving the family child care home by the provider or staff. - 058-Field Trip and Transportation Permission [19a-87b-9(d)(6)] - The provider shal | |||
| 2024-01-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2344144 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-6(c)] - The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. - 014-First Aid Certificate [19a-87b-9(d)(6)] - The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care children's sleeping areas, play areas and the basement. There shall be at least one smoke detector on each level of the facility. - 034-Smoke Detectors [19a-87b-6(c)] - The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. - 015-CPR Certificate [19a-87b-9(c)] - All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children. - 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible [19a-87b-9(o)] - The provider shall be responsible for protecting the | |||
| 2023-06-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2250540 | 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(c)(5)] - There shall be an individual bed, cot, mat or other provision intended for each child for napping or resting which is age appropriate, comfortable, clean, safe, and allows for minimal disturbance. Children shall nap or rest on such bed, cot, mat or other provision. All cribs shall comply wit | |||
| 2023-03-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2200805 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(d)(6)] - The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care children's sleeping areas, play areas and the basement. There shall be at least one smoke detector on each level of the facility. - 034-Smoke Detectors [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-5(j)] - The applicant or provider shall notify the Commissioner in writing within five (5) working days of any change in circumstances which alters or affects the provision of family child care services. - 011-Notification of Change [19a-87b-9(c)] - All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children. - 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible [19a-87b-8a] - The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household me | |||
| 2022-07-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2100021 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(d)(4)] - There shall be two (2) readily accessible, passable, remotely located and safe means of escape from each room used for child care in the family child care home. Passageways leading to means of escape shall have adequate lighting and be kept free from barriers or obstructions. All means of escape shall be easily opened and kept free of obstructions at all times. - 029-Safe Exits [19a-87b-17(b)(3)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, 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 family child care home. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written order of the authorized prescriber and shall not administer the first dose of any medication, except in an emergency. - 100-Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission [19a-87b-17(b)(1) and/or 19a-87b-17(b)(2)] - | |||
| 2022-04-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2072081 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-6(c)] - The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. - 014-First Aid Certificate [19a-87b-6(c)] - The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. - 015-CPR Certificate [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-9(d)(4)] - There shall be two (2) readily accessible, passable, remotely located and safe means of escape from each room used for child care in the family child care home. Passageways leading to means of escape shall have adequate lighting and be kept free from barriers or obstructions. All means of escape shall be eas | |||
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