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Lois J McClain

Waterbury, CT 06708 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1997
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About Lois J McClain

Lois J McClain is a licensed home daycare in Waterbury, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 29, 1997, for up to 9 children.

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

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 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 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 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

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State record

Inspection reports for Lois J McClain

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
1997
License number
#DCFH.46578
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 46 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 16
  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Aug 17, 2026Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(a) 022-Clean/Sanitary Environment

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  2. Aug 4, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-87b-13 093-Access

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(a) 022-Clean/Sanitary Environment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(h) 046-Water Temperature

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(7) 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(6) 034-Smoke Detectors

  3. Jan 29, 2026Follow-up visit9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(h) 046-Water Temperature

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Transportation

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form

  4. Nov 4, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5) 032-Emergency Plan

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(c)(3) 065-Handwashing

    • 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(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(g) 078-Diaper Changing: Frequent/Sanitary/Hand Washing/Waste Disposal

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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(h) 046-Water Temperature

  5. Sep 30, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(h) 046-Water Temperature

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form

    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. Oct 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(h) 046-Water Temperature

  7. Feb 27, 2023Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  8. Feb 27, 2023Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  9. Nov 30, 2022Follow-up visit7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(h) 046-Water Temperature

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-9(k) 048-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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-7(a) 017-Medical Statement

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(a) 022-Clean/Sanitary Environment

  10. Sep 7, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(7) 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector

    • 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-6(b) 013-Medical Statement

Show 21 earlier visits
  1. Apr 27, 2021Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations

  2. Oct 5, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2020Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  4. Oct 7, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 9, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 8, 2019Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  7. Jun 6, 2019Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Transportation

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

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

  8. Jul 6, 2018Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  9. Sep 18, 2017Follow-up visit8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(4) 46-Incident Log

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-87b-10(c) 48- Meeting the Child's Needs

    • Other rules

      62-CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)

  10. Jul 27, 2017Inspection12 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-87b-10(c) 48- Meeting the Child's Needs

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(b)(4) 46-Incident Log

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-7(a) z11-Medical Statement/TB Test

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-6(b) z08-Medical Statement

    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Other rules

      62-CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)

  11. Aug 25, 2016Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  12. Jul 28, 2016Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  13. Oct 14, 2015Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-10(h)(4) 55d-Substitute Care

  14. Sep 16, 2015Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(c)(3) 09-First Aid Certificate

  15. Feb 21, 2014Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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(d)(6) 27-Smoke Detectors

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  16. Feb 21, 2014Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • 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(d)(6) 27-Smoke Detectors

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  17. Mar 19, 2013Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  18. Mar 19, 2013Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  19. Feb 22, 2013Follow-up visit10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release

    • Transportation

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(e) 30-Weapons

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(4) 22-Safe Exits

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  20. Oct 18, 2012Inspection16 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(a) 16-Clean/Sanitary Environment

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(1) 19-Safe Storage of Flammables

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(4) 22-Safe Exits

    • 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

  21. Jan 11, 2006VisitNo 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 Lois J McClain

Is Lois J McClain licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 29, 1997.

When was Lois J McClain last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lois J McClain had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 5 of 5 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 Lois J McClain care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Lois J McClain's hours?

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

How much does Lois J McClain cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 591-9064 to ask.

What is Lois J McClain's phone number?

(203) 591-9064.

Where is Lois J McClain?

Waterbury, CT 06708. 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).