Family Daycare Providers in Darien, CT

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Family Daycare Market in Darien

Typical Range
$900-$1800 per month
Avg Project
$1,400
Contractors
2

Smaller groups, more flexible hours. Licensed homes capped at 6-12 children.

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DONNA GENDREAU is a licensed family child care home in DARIEN, CT. License verified and active through 2029. This home-based childcare program offers low child-to-provider ratio.

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FREHA SHAHZAD is a licensed family child care home in DARIEN, CT. License verified and active through 2027. This home-based childcare program offers home-like environment with flexible scheduling.

School-age care

Childcare Licensing in Darien

CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) — Licensing Division
(860) 500-4412|Official Website
Licensing typically required. Most family daycare providers in Darien must be licensed by the state. Verify that any provider you consider holds a current, valid license before enrolling your child.

All childcare providers in Fairfield County must be licensed by the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Licensing types include Child Care Center, Group Child Care Home, and Family Child Care Home. Requirements include OEC licensing application, background checks (state and federal), health inspection, fire marshal approval, CPR/First Aid certification, and compliance with CT Early Learning and Development Standards. Verify any provider's license at elicense.ct.gov. Nanny agencies and private tutors are not required to hold state licenses in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

1How much does family daycare cost in Darien?
Family daycare in Darien costs $900-$1800 per month. Smaller groups, more flexible hours. Licensed homes capped at 6-12 children. Family daycares often have more flexible hours than centers and may offer part-time schedules.
2What is a family daycare vs a daycare center?
A family daycare operates out of a provider's home and typically cares for a small group of children. A daycare center is a larger facility with multiple classrooms and staff. Family daycares offer a home-like environment, smaller groups, and often more flexible schedules. In Fairfield County, family daycares must be licensed and pass regular inspections — ask to see the provider's current license posted in the home.
3How many children can a licensed family daycare watch in CT?
Connecticut licenses Family Child Care Homes to care for up to 6 children (including the provider's own children under 13). A Large Family Child Care Home may serve 7-12 children with an approved assistant. All Darien family daycares must be licensed by CT OEC and display their license in the home. Smaller group sizes in family settings often mean more individualized attention for each child.
4How do I verify a family daycare is licensed in Darien?
Use the CT Office of Early Childhood licensing lookup at portal.ct.gov/oec to verify the home is currently licensed and check inspection records. Licensed Darien family daycares must post their OEC license visibly in the home. Connecticut's Care4Kids program (care4kids.ct.gov) provides subsidized care — ask the provider if they accept Care4Kids payments if you need financial assistance.

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