Family Child Care
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Linda Garbowski
Newtown, CT
· Fairfield County
47 ROBIN HILL RD,
Newtown, CT 06470-1762
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
DCFH.51400
Active Through
Nov 30, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
Reviews
Donna
2023-04-15 13:22:28
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
I cannot say enough fabulous things about Linda… my girls still refer to her as mama Linda, and have nothing but amazing memories. The phone number for her is the wrong area code.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2701318 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-6(a)] - The provider shall have a copy of the regulations at the facility and shall have read and understood the family child care standards set forth in these regulations. - 012-Awareness of/Understanding of Regulations [19a-87b-10(c)(3)] - The provider, staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating, handling food and after toileting. - 065-Handwashing [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, ma | |||
| 2025-12-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2697969 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-09-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2467921 | 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-9(o)] - The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2317631 | 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 | |||
| 2023-09-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2298015 | IN PROCESS |
| 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(f)(8)] - The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child�s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child�s enrollment. - 077-Reqts for Sleeping Arrangements Posted/Discussed [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 comprehe | |||
| 2022-09-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2135394 | 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-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-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(d)(5)] - The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of em | |||
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