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Josephine Smalls

West Haven, CT 06516 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2014
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About Josephine Smalls

Josephine Smalls is a licensed home daycare in West Haven, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 25, 2014, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 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

Josephine Smalls has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Josephine Smalls

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
2014
License number
#DCFH.56565
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 2, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 17, 2025Inspection11 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-6(b) 013-Medical Statement

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Background checks

      19a-87b-8a(a)-(f) 021-Background Check

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(8) 036-Fire Extinguisher

    • Transportation

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C)-(D)-(F) 058-Field Trip and Transportation Permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-7(a) 017-Medical Statement

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-10(f)(3) and/or 19a-87b-10(f)(7) 074-Crib or other Provision Free from Observable Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(5) 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly

  4. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 24, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-7(a) 017-Medical Statement

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(c) 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(5) 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 050-First Aid Supplies

  6. Oct 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4) 040-Body of Water

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(i) 045-Adequate and Safe Water: Public/Approved

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(8) 036-Fire Extinguisher

  7. Nov 4, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Background checks

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

  8. Jan 11, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 30, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-17 61-Policies/Permissions/Storage/Outline/Curriculum

  10. Mar 2, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Feb 21, 2018Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment 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)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(e) 10-Personal Qualities/Good Judgment

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-17 61-Policies/Permissions/Storage/Outline/Curriculum

  2. May 3, 2017Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-17 61-Policies/Permissions/Storage/Outline/Curriculum

    • 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)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Transportation

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

  3. Sep 21, 2016Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Aug 24, 2016Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(6) 27-Smoke Detectors

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(d) 51-Individual Plan of Care

  5. Nov 12, 2015Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record

    • Other rules

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  6. Sep 30, 2015Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water 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 Josephine Smalls

Is Josephine Smalls licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 25, 2014.

When was Josephine Smalls last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Josephine Smalls had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 1 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 Josephine Smalls care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Josephine Smalls' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Josephine Smalls cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 931-0871 to ask.

What is Josephine Smalls' phone number?

(203) 931-0871.

Where is Josephine Smalls?

West Haven, CT 06516. 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).