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ANGELA MERA

Family Daycare·45 VAN ZANT ST, NORWALK, CT 06855
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About ANGELA MERA

ANGELA MERA is a licensed family daycare serving families in Norwalk, CT. The program operates out of the provider's home, offering a smaller, more intimate setting than a center. In Connecticut, family child care homes are licensed through the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and must meet health, safety, and staffing standards. ANGELA MERA holds license #DCFH.57311, verified through CT OEC. Family daycare often offers more flexible drop-off and pickup times than centers, which can be a real help for parents with non-standard work schedules

Last updated April 2026

Family Daycare Services

Services offered by ANGELA MERA:

  • School Age Care
  • Small-group childcare in a home setting
  • Flexible scheduling including part-time options
  • Personalized attention with low child-to-provider ratios
  • Home-cooked meals and family-style dining
  • Mixed-age groups that encourage peer learning
  • Licensed and inspected by state agencies

Service Area

ANGELA MERA serves Norwalk and the surrounding communities:

Norwalk

Family Daycare in Norwalk — FAQ

How much does family daycare cost in Norwalk?

Family daycare in Norwalk 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.

What 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.

Questions to Ask When You Visit

Before choosing a family daycare provider, bring this list to your visit or call.

  1. 1How many children are in your care at one time, and what are their ages?
  2. 2Are you licensed and inspected by the state?
  3. 3What does a typical day look like in your home?
  4. 4Do you have backup care arrangements if you are sick?
  5. 5How do you handle outdoor play and physical activity?
  6. 6What meals and snacks do you provide, and can you accommodate allergies?
  7. 7Can I see your most recent inspection report?

Family Daycare Costs in Connecticut

Average family daycare cost for toddlers in CT: $600-1,100/month. Rates vary by provider, location, and hours needed.

Financial Assistance

Care 4 Kids: Connecticut's Care 4 Kids program helps eligible families pay for childcare while they work or attend school. The program covers licensed family childcare, center-based care, and before/after school programs.

Apply for Care 4 Kids →Helpline: 1-888-214-5437

Cost data: Child Care Aware of America, 2025. Subsidy info: CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC).

Provider data verified through CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and Google Business Profiles. Last updated April 2026.

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Contact

(203) 952-5352

Credentials

Licensed

License Verified

License #DCFH.57311
StatusACTIVE
Expires2028-01-31

Verified via CT OEC

State Inspection Record

8
Total Inspections
0
Passed Clean
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025Corrective action

33 citations across 8 inspections. Most childcare citations are minor regulatory issues that providers correct promptly.

Common citation types:

Child Health Record5x
Smoke Detectors5x
Carbon Monoxide Detector5x
Medical Statement5x
Quarterly4x
View recent citations
Jun 5, 2025
Immunizations
For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.
Apr 17, 2024
Background Check
The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commiss
Apr 17, 2024
Child Health Record
The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advance
Apr 17, 2024
Smoke Detectors
The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care children's sleeping areas, play areas and the basement. There shall be at least one smoke
Apr 17, 2024
Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly
The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the prac

2 investigations on record

Data from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) public records. Updated April 2026.

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