Home daycare

Crystal Stephens

Higganum, CT 06441 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 1 review

licensed capacity: 9
open each week: 5 days
year first licensed: 2012

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About

About Crystal Stephens

Crystal Stephens is a licensed home daycare in Higganum, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since July 25, 2012, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-school

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Type: Home daycare
Ages: Ask the daycare
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 9 children

Hours

Monday	7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday	7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
SundayToday	Not listed

From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Setting	Family child care homeFrom the state license
Programs	After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care and part-time care
Staff	CPR, First Aid certified, Certified Medical Assistant
Safety	Outdoor playground
Transportation	Transportation (bus can pick up and drop off here)
Licensed capacity	9 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Crystal Stephens has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Crystal Stephens

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Family Child Care Home
Capacity: 9 children
First licensed: 2012
License number: #DCFH.56169

See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all

Staff training and qualifications 2
Safety and hazards 2
Health, medication and illness 1
Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c)(2) 015-CPR Certificate
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 013-Medical Statement
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c)(1) 014-First Aid Certificate
Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(6) 034-Smoke Detectors
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(7) 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector
Mar 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c) 015-CPR Certificate
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c) 014-First Aid Certificate
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
Nov 9, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c) 015-CPR Certificate
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(6) 034-Smoke Detectors
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(7) 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c) 014-First Aid Certificate
Jul 16, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 24-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
Oct 26, 2017Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 45-Emergency Permission Form

Show 5 earlier visits

Oct 4, 2017Inspection7 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(b) 17-Freedom of Hazards
- Transportation
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) 45b-Transportation Permission
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 45-Emergency Permission Form
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(5) 25-Evacuation Plan
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
Jan 31, 2017Inspection4 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-9(k) 37-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted
- Safe sleep
  19a-87b-10(c )(4) 50b-Proper Rest/Crib Safety
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
Mar 10, 2016Inspection6 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 24-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(b) 17-Freedom of Hazards
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water
Dec 1, 2015InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2014Inspection7 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-7(a) 11-Medical Statement/TB Test
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-87b-9(f)(1) 31-Safe Space-Sufficient
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 45-Emergency Permission Form
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations

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 Crystal Stephens

Is Crystal Stephens licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 25, 2012.

When was Crystal Stephens last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Crystal Stephens had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 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 Crystal Stephens care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Crystal Stephens' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Crystal Stephens cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 912-1202 to ask.

What is Crystal Stephens' phone number?

(860) 912-1202.

Where is Crystal Stephens?

Higganum, CT 06441. 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).