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Donna Gendreau

Darien, CT 06820 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1994
Call (203) 940-2784

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About Donna Gendreau

Donna Gendreau is a licensed home daycare in Darien, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 2, 1994, 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 12 rules across 3 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

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State record

Inspection reports for Donna Gendreau

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
1994
License number
#DCFH.24727
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 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. Feb 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(h) 046-Water Temperature

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  2. Oct 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(b)(4) 101-MAR Maintained

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Other rules

      19a-87b-6(e) 016-Judgment

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(o) 051-Pets

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(h) 044-Washing/Toileting/Sewage/Garbage Facilities

  3. Nov 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 1, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  6. Oct 25, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-7(a) 11-Medical Statement/TB Test

  7. Dec 3, 2018Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment Form

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(a) 16-Clean/Sanitary Environment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 45-Emergency Permission Form

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(m) 39-First Aid Supplies

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release

  8. Feb 15, 2018Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  9. May 3, 2017Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  10. Aug 10, 2016Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water Temperature

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 5, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 22, 2016Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-8 14-Substitute/Assistant

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-5(e) 02-Infant/Toddler Restriction

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(a) 01-Capacity

    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Aug 13, 2015Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-5(e) 02-Infant/Toddler Restriction

  4. May 17, 2013Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(f)(1) 31-Safe Space-Sufficient

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(5) 25-Evacuation Plan

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(1) 19-Safe Storage of Flammables

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Background checks

      19a-87b-7(b) and/or 19a-87b-7(c) 12-Background Check

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-7(a) 11-Medical Statement/TB Test

    • Other rules

      19a-87b-6(a) 07-Awareness of/Understanding of Regulations

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-5(j) 06-Notification of Change

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(g) 33-Ventilation/Light/Temperature

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 Donna Gendreau

Is Donna Gendreau licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 2, 1994.

When was Donna Gendreau last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Donna Gendreau had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 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.

How many children can Donna Gendreau care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Donna Gendreau'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 Donna Gendreau cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 940-2784 to ask.

What is Donna Gendreau's phone number?

(203) 940-2784.

Where is Donna Gendreau?

Darien, CT 06820. 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).