Duck Pond Day Care Branford
30 Jefferson Rd, Branford, CT
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ABC Learn with Me is a licensed child care center in Branford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 16, 2012, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
ABC Learn with Me has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 28 rules in all
For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) 027- Ratios
19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 047- Nutritious meals and snacks
19a-79-10(c)(4) 120- Physical barriers- indoors/outdoors
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-7a(g)(4) 107- Developmentally appr. equipment/materials
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 083- Staff personal articles inaccessible
19a-79-7a(e)(14-15) 099- Pets or other animals
19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H) 082- Toileting
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36
19a-79-10(g) 61-Under Three Endorsement- Sleep arrangements
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs
19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19a-79-7a(b) 39-Physical Plant- Plans for new construction, expansion, renovation or conversion
19a-79-7a(e) 38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records
19a-79-3a(m) 18-Administration- Applicable motor vehicle laws
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(d)(3) 051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted
19A-79-7a(d)(11)(C) 063-Potty Chairs: Nonporous/Emptied/Disinfected
19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)
19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records
19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise
19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records
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30 Jefferson Rd, Branford, CT
Branford, CT 06405 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1009 Main St, Branford, CT
45 Tabor Dr, Branford, CT
Branford, CT 06405 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Branford, CT 06405 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Branford, CT 06405 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Branford, CT 06405 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
149 S Montowese St, Branford, CT
FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 16, 2012.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 488-1506 to ask.
(203) 488-1506.
172 Cedar St, Branford, CT 06405. The nearest other daycare we list is Child Development Center, 0.8 miles away.