Katherine P Gomez Canario
Waterbury, CT 06705 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 4 reviews
Maria Mercado
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2022
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About Maria Mercado
Maria Mercado is a licensed home daycare in Waterbury, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 14, 2022, for up to 9 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM. 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 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Maria Mercado has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Maria Mercado
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Family Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 9 children
- First licensed
- 2022
- License number
- #DCFH.57758
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 19 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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 5 visits
- Mar 24, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 057-Authorized Release
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 056-Emergency Permission Form
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
Feb 6, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-87b-9(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards
Dec 6, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
19a-87b-17(a)(2) 095-Parent Permission for Nonprescription Topical Meds
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
19a-87b-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B) 097-Nonprescription Topical Meds Stored/Labeled
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 056-Emergency Permission Form
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly
19a-87b-7(a) 017-Medical Statement
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 057-Authorized Release
19a-87b-5(j) 011-Notification of Change
19a-87b-8a 021-Background Check
19a-87b-9(c) 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible
19a-87b-9(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) and/or 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(D) 058-Field Trip and Transportation Permission
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FAQ
Questions about Maria Mercado
Is Maria Mercado licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 14, 2022.
When was Maria Mercado last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maria Mercado had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 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 Maria Mercado care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Maria Mercado's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Maria Mercado cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (929) 990-8440 to ask.
What is Maria Mercado's phone number?
(929) 990-8440.
Where is Maria Mercado?
Waterbury, CT 06705. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.