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Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG

90 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1998
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About Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG

Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG is a licensed child care center in Waterford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 5, 1998, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1998
License number
#DCCC.15158
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 1

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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  1. Apr 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C) 135- Health consultant visits/documentation

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(4) 075- Glass and mirrors protected to 36

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

  2. Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

  3. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees

  5. May 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

  6. Apr 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records

  7. Mar 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 13, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

  9. Feb 19, 2020Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(d) 108-Emergency Distribution of Potassium Iodide: Parent Permission/Storage

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding

  10. Apr 24, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

Show 25 earlier visits
  1. Dec 17, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 12, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 11, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 11, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 17, 2018Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

  6. Jan 10, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

  7. Apr 18, 2017Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

  8. Jun 24, 2016Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      164-CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(D) 117-Dev. Appropriate Tables/Chairs/Equipment

  9. Jun 8, 2016Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

  10. Jan 12, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  11. Jan 12, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  12. Dec 22, 2015Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  13. Dec 2, 2015Visit6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements

    • Background checks

      DCF Finding 02-Neglect- DCF: On Registry

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  14. Nov 17, 2015Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

  15. Dec 9, 2014Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

  16. Aug 12, 2013Inspection17 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

      19A-79-7a(d)(11)(C) 063-Potty Chairs: Nonporous/Emptied/Disinfected

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

  17. Feb 6, 2013Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b) 53-Administration of Medications- Medications other than nonprescription topical -Storage & labeling

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

  18. Jul 27, 2012Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

  19. May 22, 2012Inspection17 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(3) 051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

  20. Mar 10, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  21. Feb 16, 2007VisitNo rules cited
  22. May 31, 2001VisitNo rules cited
  23. Feb 28, 2001VisitNo rules cited
  24. Sep 14, 1999VisitNo rules cited
  25. May 4, 1998VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG

Is Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 5, 1998.

When was Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 3 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.

How many children can Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 442-2273 to ask.

What is Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG's phone number?

(860) 442-2273.

Where is Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler PRG?

90 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT 06385. The nearest other daycare we list is Ballestrini Day Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).