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Merlisia Bennett

Bridgeport, CT 06610 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
year first licensed
2007
Call (203) 330-9647

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About Merlisia Bennett

Merlisia Bennett is a licensed home daycare in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since December 31, 2007, for up to 9 children.

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.

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9 children

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Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Merlisia Bennett

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
2007
License number
#DCFH.54626
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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 15 visits
  1. Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  3. Sep 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Transportation

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Nov 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Background checks

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

  5. Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

  7. Dec 6, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval

  8. Apr 30, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 6, 2019Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-9(k) 37-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-17 61-Policies/Permissions/Storage/Outline/Curriculum

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Transportation

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  10. Apr 24, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Transportation

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 30, 2017Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  2. Dec 5, 2016Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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-9(k) 37-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-10(g)(8) 54h-Access to Latest Inspection Forms

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Jan 4, 2016Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-5(h) 05-Access to DPH Phone Number

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-87b-9(k) 37-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(m) 39-First Aid Supplies

    • 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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Dec 5, 2014Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  5. Aug 31, 2012InspectionNo 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 Merlisia Bennett

Is Merlisia Bennett licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 31, 2007.

When was Merlisia Bennett last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Merlisia Bennett had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Merlisia Bennett care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Merlisia Bennett's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (203) 330-9647 to confirm.

How much does Merlisia Bennett cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 330-9647 to ask.

What is Merlisia Bennett's phone number?

(203) 330-9647.

Where is Merlisia Bennett?

Bridgeport, CT 06610. 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).