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Melissa A Petersen

Griswold, CT 06351 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2000
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About Melissa A Petersen

Melissa A Petersen is a licensed home daycare in Griswold, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since June 5, 2000, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 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

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State record

Inspection reports for Melissa A Petersen

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
2000
License number
#DCFH.51898
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 11, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-17 094- Policies and Procedures for Adm of Meds

  4. Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(h) and/or 19a-87b-10(h)(11) 079-Parent Information and Access

  5. Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Apr 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  7. Mar 2, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(f)(8) 077-Reqts for Sleeping Arrangements Posted/Discussed

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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(d)(7) 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector

  8. Aug 10, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 2, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 18, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 25, 2017InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 11, 2016Inspection9 rules cited
    • Transportation

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

    • 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

    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-10(b)(3)(D) 45c-Swimming Permission

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  3. Oct 5, 2015Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Mar 18, 2014InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 2, 2012InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 2, 2012InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 4, 2011VisitNo 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 Melissa A Petersen

Is Melissa A Petersen licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 5, 2000.

When was Melissa A Petersen last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melissa A Petersen had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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 Melissa A Petersen care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Melissa A Petersen's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melissa A Petersen cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 376-6288 to ask.

What is Melissa A Petersen's phone number?

(860) 376-6288.

Where is Melissa A Petersen?

Griswold, CT 06351. 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).