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Velma Alexander-Reid

Bridgeport, CT 06604 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2019
Call (203) 414-8523

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About Velma Alexander-Reid

Velma Alexander-Reid is a licensed home daycare in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 22, 2019, for up to 9 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 13 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

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 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

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State record

Inspection reports for Velma Alexander-Reid

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Home
Capacity
9 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#DCFH.57274
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Jan 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5) 032-Emergency Plan

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-87b-9(h) 046-Water Temperature

  2. Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  3. Mar 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Transportation

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-87b-12(a) 092-Separate Bed/Location of Bed/Appropriate Sleepwear

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-87b-9(f)(1) 039-Safe Space-Sufficient

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Background checks

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  4. May 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

  5. Jul 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Sep 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 25, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 25, 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 Velma Alexander-Reid

Is Velma Alexander-Reid licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 22, 2019.

When was Velma Alexander-Reid last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Velma Alexander-Reid had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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 Velma Alexander-Reid care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Velma Alexander-Reid's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Velma Alexander-Reid cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 414-8523 to ask.

What is Velma Alexander-Reid's phone number?

(203) 414-8523.

Where is Velma Alexander-Reid?

Bridgeport, CT 06604. 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).