Branford Early Learning Center
16 Birch Rd, Branford, CT
5.0· 9 reviews
Shari Ives
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2018
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About
About Shari Ives
Shari Ives is a licensed home daycare in Branford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since July 3, 2018, for up to 9 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Opens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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
Shari Ives has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Shari Ives
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Family Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 9 children
- First licensed
- 2018
- License number
- #DCFH.57079
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 12 visits
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2026Follow-up visit8 rules cited
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 053-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(E) 059-Swimming Permission
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C)-(D)-(F) 058-Field Trip and Transportation Permission
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(b)(4) 060-Incident Log
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 057-Authorized Release
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 056-Emergency Permission Form
Feb 3, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(f)(1) 073-Infants Placed in Safe Crib/Snug Mattress/Tight Sheet
19a-87b-10(c)(3) 065-Handwashing
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
19a-87b-9(h) 046-Water Temperature
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
19a-87b-8a 021-Background Check
19a-87b-8, 19a-87b-8(d) and/or 19a-87b-8(e) 019-Substitute/Assistant
- Apr 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Mar 9, 2020Inspection2 rules cited
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
Apr 30, 2019Inspection5 rules cited
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 45-Emergency Permission Form
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release
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FAQ
Questions about Shari Ives
Is Shari Ives licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 3, 2018.
When was Shari Ives last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shari Ives had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 7 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 Shari Ives care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Shari Ives' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shari Ives cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 443-0446 to ask.
What is Shari Ives' phone number?
(203) 443-0446.
Where is Shari Ives?
Branford, CT 06405. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.