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Sharifah Smith

New London, CT 06320 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023
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About Sharifah Smith

Sharifah Smith is a licensed home daycare in New London, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 23, 2023, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Sharifah Smith

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
2023
License number
#DCFH.57840
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 33 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safe sleep 4
  • Transportation 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  2. Apr 9, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-10(f)(1) and/or 19a-87b-10(f)(4) 073-Infants Placed in Safe Crib/Snug Mattress/Tight Sheet

  3. Mar 26, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(a) 022-Clean/Sanitary Environment

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-10(g) 078-Diaper Changing: Frequent/Sanitary/Hand Washing/Waste Disposal

    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-10(f)(1) and/or 19a-87b-10(f)(4) 073-Infants Placed in Safe Crib/Snug Mattress/Tight Sheet

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(a)(2) 095-Parent Permission for Nonprescription Topical Meds

    • 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)(4) 029-Safe Exits

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B) 097-Nonprescription Topical Meds Stored/Labeled

  4. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-87b-6(a) 012-Awareness of/Understanding of Regulations

    • Safe sleep

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

    • Other rules

      19a-87b-5(e) 006-Infant/Toddler Restriction

    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-10(f)(1) and/or 19a-87b-10(f)(4) 073-Infants Placed in Safe Crib/Snug Mattress/Tight Sheet

  7. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 24, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 8, 2024Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Transportation

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  10. Feb 1, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(b) 023-Freedom of Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Transportation

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • 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

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 Sharifah Smith

Is Sharifah Smith licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 23, 2023.

When was Sharifah Smith last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sharifah Smith had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 6 of 10 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 Sharifah Smith care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sharifah Smith's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sharifah Smith cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 258-8136 to ask.

What is Sharifah Smith's phone number?

(347) 258-8136.

Where is Sharifah Smith?

New London, CT 06320. 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).