Duck Pond Day Care Branford
30 Jefferson Rd, Branford, CT
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Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Branford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 12, 1969, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 91 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 24 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-79-7a(g)(5) 108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(C) 165- Emergency medication inaccessible
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records
19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate
19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 047- Nutritious meals and snacks
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-10(f) 125-Children's Linens/Clothing/Bedding Stored Individually
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-9a(b)(7) 107-Appvd Petition For Special Medication Authorization
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(b)(6) 106-Self Administration: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable 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-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
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-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-6a 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-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
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-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling
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-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
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-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
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-79-9a(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)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
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-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
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-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(e)(7) 014-No Smoking Signs
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
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-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
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-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
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(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
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-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
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(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
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-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
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(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36
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30 Jefferson Rd, Branford, CT
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Branford, CT 06405 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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149 S Montowese St, 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
FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 12, 1969.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 3 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.
91, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 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) 488-2007 to ask.
(203) 488-2007.
1009 Main St, Branford, CT 06405. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Learn with Me, 0.8 miles away.