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Joyce Christian

Bethany, CT 06524 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2007
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About Joyce Christian

Joyce Christian is a licensed home daycare in Bethany, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 15, 2007, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 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

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 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

Joyce Christian has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Joyce Christian

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
2007
License number
#DCFH.54412
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 21 visits
  1. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

  3. May 4, 2026Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-10(c)(1) 063-Sufficient Play Equipment

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-5(d) and/or 10(a) 004-Capacity

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-5(j) 011-Notification of Change

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(i) 081-Supervision-At All Times, Indoors/Outdoors

  4. Apr 23, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-10(c)(5) 068-Proper Rest Provisions/Safe Cribs

  5. Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

  6. Mar 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(c) 014-First Aid Certificate

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(c) 015-CPR Certificate

    • Background checks

      19a-87b-8a 021-Background Check

  7. May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 6, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(c) 014-First Aid Certificate

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-87b-10(c)(4) 066-Flexible and Balanced Schedule

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(c) 015-CPR Certificate

  9. Aug 21, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 31, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Nov 14, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 14, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 5, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-10(c )(4) 50b-Proper Rest/Crib Safety

  4. Apr 23, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 8, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 12, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  7. Feb 28, 2017Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  8. Mar 14, 2016Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Background checks

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

  9. Jun 3, 2015Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  10. Oct 15, 2013Inspection11 rules cited
    • Other rules

      62-CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(f) 53-Diaper Changing: Frequent/Sanitary/Hand Washing

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-10(c )(4) 50b-Proper Rest/Crib Safety

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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-9(m) 39-First Aid Supplies

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  11. Feb 28, 2012Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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)(4)(D) 24-Stairways: Protected/Handrails

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Background checks

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

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 Joyce Christian

Is Joyce Christian licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 15, 2007.

When was Joyce Christian last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Joyce Christian had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 6 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 Joyce Christian care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Joyce Christian's hours?

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

How much does Joyce Christian cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 464-3462 to ask.

What is Joyce Christian's phone number?

(203) 464-3462.

Where is Joyce Christian?

Bethany, CT 06524. 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).