IDA CAREY
About IDA CAREY
IDA CAREY is a licensed family daycare serving families in Stratford, 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. IDA CAREY holds license #DCFH.55443, verified through CT OEC. Ask about backup care arrangements — since family daycares depend on one or two providers, find out what happens when the provider is sick or on vacation
Last updated April 2026
Family Daycare Services
Services offered by IDA CAREY:
- 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
Family Daycare in Stratford — FAQ
How do I verify a family daycare is licensed in Stratford?
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 Stratford 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.
How much does family daycare cost in Stratford?
Family daycare in Stratford 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.
Questions to Ask When You Visit
Before choosing a family daycare provider, bring this list to your visit or call.
- 1How many children are in your care at one time, and what are their ages?
- 2Are you licensed and inspected by the state?
- 3What does a typical day look like in your home?
- 4Do you have backup care arrangements if you are sick?
- 5How do you handle outdoor play and physical activity?
- 6What meals and snacks do you provide, and can you accommodate allergies?
- 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.
Cost data: Child Care Aware of America, 2025. Subsidy info: CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
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39 citations across 16 inspections. Most childcare citations are minor regulatory issues that providers correct promptly.
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Data from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) public records. Updated April 2026.
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