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Sara A Walden

Portland, CT 06480 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2019
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About Sara A Walden

Sara A Walden is a licensed home daycare in Portland, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 7, 2019, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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

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

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Sara A Walden has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sara A Walden

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#DCFH.57283
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

  2. Jun 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Jun 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails

  4. Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails

  6. Nov 4, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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)(2) 054-Child Health Record

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

  7. Oct 1, 2020InspectionNo 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 Sara A Walden

Is Sara A Walden licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 7, 2019.

When was Sara A Walden last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sara A Walden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 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 Sara A Walden care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sara A Walden's hours?

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

How much does Sara A Walden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 538-3198 to ask.

What is Sara A Walden's phone number?

(860) 538-3198.

Where is Sara A Walden?

Portland, CT 06480. 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).