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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Michelle L Van Kirk

Bristol, CT · Hartford County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
280 SHAGBARK DR, Bristol, CT 06010-3220
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Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
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Elevate Level
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Contact Information

📞 (860) 999-4768
280 SHAGBARK DR
Bristol, CT 06010-3220
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
DCFH.50484
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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Jila
2015-11-12 18:23:01
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

If I could give her zero stars I would have. My experience with this provider has been atrocious to say the least. No stimulation in this environment what so ever, she does the bare minimum lets the children run around, had on multiple occasion left a 5 gallon bucket full of water around while the children have access to the same room. My child had a speech delay and refused birth to three program from coming in and helping as well as he still uses a bottle; and because of that never made sure he was adequately hydrated. He would come home on many occasions extremely thirsty. One afternoon picking him up a few hours early he hadn't even touched the bottle yet! I was furious.
Also she took on two more newborns a few months after we started, and because of my pushing for birth to three to help with my kids speech delay (which she refused) .. i think is why she kicked us out after getting caught by the state for having too many children under 2 years old. She couldn't be bothered to wash my sons face or hands when he was dirty always came back to me filthy. Had two pitbulls (which i never agreed w but whatever) She also took a lot of time off and gave last minute notice. and care 4 kids told me i owed her 15.00aweek and she charged 20.00 which i never argued because of having no where else to go...Never use this provider unless you don't mind all of the above, i wouldn't recommend sending your hamster to her.

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Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Case # Resolution Action
2026-04-13 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2760977 IN PROCESS
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-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(b)(3)(B)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying name, address and telephone numbers of emergency medical care provider for the children. - 056-Emergency Permission Form [19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C)-(D)-(F)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep up
2025-05-01 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2584467 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [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)(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(b)(4)] - The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, incidents that shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families, injuries, illnesses or unusual behaviors that occur and observations of the child made by the provider during business hours. The incident log shall be complete and be available upon request to the Office of Early Childhood and shared
2024-05-09 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2404121 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-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
2023-07-31 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2268164 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
2022-09-30 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2134420 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [19a-87b-9(d)(5)] - The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies. - 032-Emergency Plan [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-9(k)] - The provider shall have a working telephone at the family child care home, with emergency numbers posted in a readily accessible location in an area where family child care services are provided which is known to the provider and all staff. - 048-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted [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 Rec
2021-10-14 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2004323 IN PROCESS
Violations: [19a-87b-9(d)(7)] - Family child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the home. CO detectors shall comply with the Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Safety and shall be operated in accordance with te manufacturer�s instructions. - 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector [19a-87b-9(d)(5)] - The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies. - 032-Emergency Plan [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-10(h)(10)] - The provider shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program. - 080-Dev. Milestones [19a-87b-9(k)] - The provider shall have a working telephone at

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