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Cara Distassio-Cruz

Shelton, CT 06484 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022
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About Cara Distassio-Cruz

Cara Distassio-Cruz is a licensed home daycare in Shelton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 24, 2022, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 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 1 rule across 1 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
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 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

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Cara Distassio-Cruz has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Cara Distassio-Cruz

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#DCFH.57701
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations

  4. Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 10, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 29, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-10(i)(4) 085-Substitute Care

    • Other rules

      19a-87b-5(e) 006-Infant/Toddler Restriction

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-17(b)(1) and/or 19a-87b-17(b)(2) 099-Documented Med Trained Staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

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 Cara Distassio-Cruz

Is Cara Distassio-Cruz licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 24, 2022.

When was Cara Distassio-Cruz last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cara Distassio-Cruz had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Cara Distassio-Cruz care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Cara Distassio-Cruz's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cara Distassio-Cruz cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 673-4827 to ask.

What is Cara Distassio-Cruz's phone number?

(203) 673-4827.

Where is Cara Distassio-Cruz?

Shelton, CT 06484. 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).