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Hope Bruff

Bloomfield, CT 06002 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1988
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About Hope Bruff

Hope Bruff is a licensed home daycare in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 31, 1988, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 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 2 rules 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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

Hope Bruff has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Hope Bruff

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
1988
License number
#DCFH.23818
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 · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(b)(5)(E) 104-Emergency Med/Equipment Labeled and Current

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 17, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 8, 2019Inspection3 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(h) 36-Water Temperature

  9. Nov 15, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 18, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. May 3, 2017Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 21, 2017Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 24-Stairways: Protected/Handrails

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Transportation

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) 45b-Transportation Permission

  3. May 12, 2016InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2015Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 14, 2015Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(h) 55-Supervision-At all Times, Indoors/Outdoors

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 24-Stairways: Protected/Handrails

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(2) 20-Safe Door Fasteners

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  6. Oct 14, 2014InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 6, 2013InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 31, 2010VisitNo 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 Hope Bruff

Is Hope Bruff licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 31, 1988.

When was Hope Bruff 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 Hope Bruff had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules 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 Hope Bruff care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hope Bruff's hours?

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

How much does Hope Bruff cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 243-9820 to ask.

What is Hope Bruff's phone number?

(860) 243-9820.

Where is Hope Bruff?

Bloomfield, CT 06002. 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).