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KARINA PLAZA

Family Daycare·431 POPLAR ST. FL 1, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605
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About KARINA PLAZA

KARINA PLAZA is a licensed family daycare serving families in Bridgeport, 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. KARINA PLAZA holds license #DCFH.56860, verified through CT OEC. When visiting, ask to see the current license posted in the home and check the provider's inspection history through the state licensing database

Last updated April 2026

Family Daycare Services

Services offered by KARINA PLAZA:

  • 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

KARINA PLAZA serves Bridgeport and the surrounding communities:

Family Daycare in Bridgeport — FAQ

How do I verify a family daycare is licensed in Bridgeport?

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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport?

Family daycare in Bridgeport 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.

  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 KidsHelpline: 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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Credentials

Licensed

License Verified

License #DCFH.56860
StatusACTIVE
Expires2028-10-31

Verified via CT OEC

State Inspection Record

36
Total Inspections
4
Passed Clean
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

240 citations across 36 inspections. Most childcare citations are minor regulatory issues that providers correct promptly.

Common citation types:

Enrollment Form22x
Child Health Record21x
Immunizations21x
Emergency Permission Form16x
Authorized Release15x
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Aug 5, 2025
Meeting the Child's Needs
The provider is responsible for ensuring that the physical needs of the children are adequately met while receiving family child care services.
Aug 5, 2025
Sufficient Play Equipment
There shall be a sufficient quantity and variety of indoor and outdoor equipment which is appropriate to the needs of the children, their developmental levels and interests and is available for their
Jul 14, 2025
Capacity
The provider shall maintain the family child care home within the registered capacity.
Jul 14, 2025
CO/NCAP Compliance Violations
A Negotiated Corrective Action Plan or Consent Order is a voluntary agreement in which a provider/program agrees to take certain steps or make changes above and beyond the regulations in order to reta
Aug 5, 2025
Meeting the Child's Needs
The provider is responsible for ensuring that the physical needs of the children are adequately met while receiving family child care services.

6 investigations on record

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

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