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Bernice Pullen

West Haven, CT 06516 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1999
Call (203) 997-9184

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About Bernice Pullen

Bernice Pullen is a licensed home daycare in West Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 29, 1999, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bernice Pullen has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bernice Pullen

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
1999
License number
#DCFH.51658
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-6(b) 013-Medical Statement

  2. Oct 30, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 21, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(b)(3) 100-Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(5) 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(c) 015-CPR Certificate

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(d)(3) 069-Individual Plan of Care

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(c) 014-First Aid Certificate

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 050-First Aid Supplies

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-7(a) 017-Medical Statement

  4. Apr 24, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 056-Emergency Permission Form

    • Transportation

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) and/or 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(D) 058-Field Trip and Transportation Permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(d)(3) 069-Individual Plan of Care

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-7(a) 017-Medical Statement

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(4) 029-Safe Exits

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 057-Authorized Release

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-87b-10(c)(4) 066-Flexible and Balanced Schedule

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-5(j) 011-Notification of Change

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(5) 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly

    • Background checks

      19a-87b-8a 021-Background Check

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 050-First Aid Supplies

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B) 097-Nonprescription Topical Meds Stored/Labeled

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(a)(2) 095-Parent Permission for Nonprescription Topical Meds

  5. Jun 13, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. May 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-10(f)(3) and/or 19a-87b-10(f)(7) 074-Crib or other Provision Free from Observable Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-6(b) 013-Medical Statement

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(7) 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-87b-10(e) 071-Infant Care: Individual Attention/Held for Bottle Feedings

  7. Sep 25, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 14, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(c)(3) 09-First Aid Certificate

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record

  9. Oct 1, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 15, 2017Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(7) 28-Fire Extinguisher-5 lb ABC/Installed

Show 19 earlier visits
  1. Feb 27, 2017Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(c)(3) 09-First Aid Certificate

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-9(k) 37-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(7) 28-Fire Extinguisher-5 lb ABC/Installed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations

  2. Apr 25, 2016InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 26, 2015Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(b) 17-Freedom of Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(h) 34-Washing/Toileting/Sewage/Garbage Facilities

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(n) 40-Pets

    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-10(c )(4) 50b-Proper Rest/Crib Safety

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(f) 53-Diaper Changing: Frequent/Sanitary/Hand Washing

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(5) 26-Fire Drills-Quarterly

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(3) 21-Electrical Safety

  4. Apr 15, 2015Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b) 39-Responsibilities of Provider & Substitute- Maintaining records on children

  5. Nov 21, 2013Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      19a-87b-5(e) 06-Terms of the Registration- Infant/toddler restriction

  6. Nov 6, 2013VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 11, 2013VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 29, 2013InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 25, 2012Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b) 39-Responsibilities of Provider & Substitute- Maintaining records on children

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-5(j) 09-Terms of the Registration- Notification of change

  10. Dec 17, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  11. Sep 14, 2010VisitNo rules cited
  12. Feb 14, 2006VisitNo rules cited
  13. Mar 8, 2005VisitNo rules cited
  14. Jun 23, 2004VisitNo rules cited
  15. May 8, 2003VisitNo rules cited
  16. Oct 29, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  17. Mar 13, 2002VisitNo rules cited
  18. Nov 13, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  19. Apr 10, 2000VisitNo 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 Bernice Pullen

Is Bernice Pullen licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 29, 1999.

When was Bernice Pullen last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bernice Pullen had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 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 Bernice Pullen care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bernice Pullen's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bernice Pullen cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 997-9184 to ask.

What is Bernice Pullen's phone number?

(203) 997-9184.

Where is Bernice Pullen?

West Haven, CT 06516. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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