Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Germania Espinal
West Haven, CT
· New Haven County
393 W SPRING ST,
West Haven, CT 06516-3140
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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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
DCFH.56075
Active Through
Nov 30, 2027
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
Reviews
Wendy
2017-02-03 19:25:19
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pauline is possibly the best daycare provider I've ever met. My grandchildren (aged 2.5yrs and 1yr) have been in her care for about 5 months and love being there. The place is spotlessly clean and completely childproofed. She works with the kids on age-appropriate learning skills (color identification, letter and number recognition, etc.) as well as teaching them to clean up after themselves and fun activities like finger painting. They are well fed and clean at the end of the day. I hope they stay there for as long as possible; they'll be socialized and well-prepared for school when it's time for them to start. Highly recommended.
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About the Provider
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2695933 | 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 These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.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 [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(o)] - The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from househo | |||
| 2025-01-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2521810 | 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-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-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4)] - When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the f | |||
| 2024-10-30 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2491658 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-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 effective | |||
| 2024-09-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2468033 | Corrective Action Plan |
| 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-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(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4)] - When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the f | |||
| 2024-09-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2463446 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-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 medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. - 097-Nonprescription Topical Meds Stored/Labeled [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 c | |||
| 2023-11-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2315562 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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)(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-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 ineligib | |||
| 2022-11-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2161631 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-6(b)] - The provider shall be physically, emotionally and mentally able to handle child care responsibilities and emergencies and shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems which may impair such ability or otherwise adversely affect the children in care. The provider shall furnish to the Office of Early Childhood, medical information and documentation as requested. - 013-Medical Statement [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 | |||
| 2021-10-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2022901 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 00-No Violations | |||
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