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Melvette Ruffin

Stamford, CT 06902 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
5
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2003
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About Melvette Ruffin

Melvette Ruffin is a licensed home daycare in Stamford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 7, 2003, for up to 5 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 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
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
5 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity5 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Melvette Ruffin

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
5 children
First licensed
2003
License number
#DCFH.53045
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(b)(5)(D) 103-Unused/Expired Prescription Meds

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(d)(3) 069-Individual Plan of Care

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(b)(5)(E) 104-Emergency Med/Equipment Labeled and Current

  3. Jan 10, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-87b-10(h)(10) 080-Dev. Milestones

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Apr 26, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-87b-10(h)(10) 080-Dev. Milestones

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-17(b)(1) and/or 19a-87b-17(b)(2) 099-Documented Med Trained Staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(b)(5)(D) 103-Unused/Expired Prescription Meds

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(b)(3) 100-Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission

  5. Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 7, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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)(3) 21-Electrical Safety

  7. Dec 20, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(7) 28-Fire Extinguisher-5 lb ABC/Installed

  8. Mar 22, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 21, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  10. May 23, 2017Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 11, 2017Inspection8 rules cited
    • Transportation

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-10(c )(5) 50c-Personal Articles: Blanket/Towel/Toilet Articles

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(5) 26-Fire Drills-Quarterly

    • 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

  2. Sep 16, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 1, 2016Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(h) 34-Washing/Toileting/Sewage/Garbage Facilities

    • Safe sleep

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

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 Melvette Ruffin

Is Melvette Ruffin licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 7, 2003.

When was Melvette Ruffin last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melvette Ruffin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 3 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 Melvette Ruffin care for?

5, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Melvette Ruffin's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melvette Ruffin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 975-8276 to ask.

What is Melvette Ruffin's phone number?

(203) 975-8276.

Where is Melvette Ruffin?

Stamford, CT 06902. 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).