Merryhill Child Care Center
49 Queen St, Newtown, CT
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Linda Garbowski is a licensed home daycare in Newtown, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 30, 1999, for up to 9 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Linda Garbowski has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all
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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19a-87b-9(d)(5) 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly
19a-87b-10(c)(5) 068-Proper Rest Provisions/Safe Cribs
19a-87b-10(c)(3) 065-Handwashing
19a-87b-6(a) 012-Awareness of/Understanding of Regulations
19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 050-First Aid Supplies
19a-87b-9(o) 051-Pets
19a-87b-10(h)(10) 080-Dev. Milestones
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 056-Emergency Permission Form
19a-87b-8a 021-Background Check
19a-87b-10(f)(8) 077-Reqts for Sleeping Arrangements Posted/Discussed
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 032-Emergency Plan
19a-87b-8a 021-Background Check
19a-87b-10(f)(8) 077-Reqts for Sleeping Arrangements Posted/Discussed
19a-87b-6(c) 015-CPR Certificate
19a-87b-6(c) 014-First Aid Certificate
19a-87b-10(h)(10) 080-Dev. Milestones
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 032-Emergency Plan
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-17 61-Policies/Permissions/Storage/Outline/Curriculum
19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
19a-87b-9(k) 37-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release
19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-10(b)(4) 46-Incident Log
19a-87b-10(e) 52-Infant Care:Individual Attention/Held for Bottle Feedings
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 26-Fire Drills-Quarterly
19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 45-Emergency Permission Form
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-9(h) 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-17 61-Policies/Permissions/Storage/Outline/Curriculum
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release
19a-87b-6(c)(3) 09-First Aid Certificate
19a-87b-9(i) 35-Water Supply: Public/Approved
19a-87b-9(b) 17-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-9(n) 40-Pets
19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons
19a-87b-9(n) 40-Pets
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-13 59b-Access
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 30, 1999.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 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.
9, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 770-2137 to ask.
(203) 770-2137.
Newtown, CT 06470. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.