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Joanne Colwell

North Branford, CT 06471 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

licensed capacity: 9
open each week: 5 days
year first licensed: 1988

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About Joanne Colwell

Joanne Colwell is a licensed home daycare in North Branford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 8, 1988, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 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
Ages: Ask the daycare
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 9 children

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

From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Setting	Family child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Joanne Colwell has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Joanne Colwell

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Family Child Care Home
Capacity: 9 children
First licensed: 1988
License number: #DCFH.24985

See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all

Staff training and qualifications 4
Health, medication and illness 4
Safety and hazards 3
Background checks 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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Jan 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c)(2) 015-CPR Certificate
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c)(1) 014-First Aid Certificate
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 050-First Aid Supplies
Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Background checks
  19a-87b-8a 021-Background Check
Feb 15, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Dec 27, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 050-First Aid Supplies
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(5) 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c) 015-CPR Certificate
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4) 040-Body of Water
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(7) 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 013-Medical Statement
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c) 014-First Aid Certificate
Feb 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-9(h) 046-Water Temperature
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 050-First Aid Supplies
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(7) 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector
Apr 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 013-Medical Statement
Aug 27, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2019Inspection4 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(7) 28-Fire Extinguisher-5 lb ABC/Installed
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water Temperature
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(6) 27-Smoke Detectors
Sep 25, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(d) 51-Individual Plan of Care
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-17 61-Policies/Permissions/Storage/Outline/Curriculum
Oct 4, 2017Inspection1 rule cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record

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Mar 3, 2017Follow-up visit2 rules cited
- 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
Feb 8, 2017Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water
Jan 20, 2017Inspection9 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  19a-87b-6(c)(3) 09-First Aid Certificate
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(5) 26-Fire Drills-Quarterly
- 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
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water Temperature
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water
Feb 2, 2016Inspection1 rule cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 24-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
May 14, 2015Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2015Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water
Apr 28, 2015Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water
Mar 23, 2015Inspection8 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(4) 46-Incident Log
- Transportation
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) 45b-Transportation Permission
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release
- 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
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment Form
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water Temperature
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(7) 28-Fire Extinguisher-5 lb ABC/Installed
Feb 20, 2014Inspection4 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water Temperature
Sep 9, 2011Inspection12 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment Form
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(n) 40-Pets
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-9(m) 39-First Aid Supplies
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(g)(8) 54h-Access to Latest Inspection Forms
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(7) 28-Fire Extinguisher-5 lb ABC/Installed
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(4) 46-Incident Log
- Transportation
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) 45b-Transportation Permission
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release
- 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
Sep 9, 2011Inspection12 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment Form
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(n) 40-Pets
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-87b-9(m) 39-First Aid Supplies
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(g)(8) 54h-Access to Latest Inspection Forms
- Safety and hazards
  19a-87b-9(d)(7) 28-Fire Extinguisher-5 lb ABC/Installed
- Records and paperwork
  19a-87b-10(b)(4) 46-Incident Log
- Transportation
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) 45b-Transportation Permission
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release
- 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
Apr 20, 2005VisitNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2003VisitNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2003VisitNo rules cited
Jun 25, 1999VisitNo 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 Joanne Colwell

Is Joanne Colwell licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 8, 1988.

When was Joanne Colwell last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Joanne Colwell had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 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 Joanne Colwell care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Joanne Colwell's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Joanne Colwell cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 530-7254 to ask.

What is Joanne Colwell's phone number?

(203) 530-7254.

Where is Joanne Colwell?

North Branford, CT 06471. 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).