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NANCY NEWTON

Family Daycare·286 ORCHARD ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
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About NANCY NEWTON

NANCY NEWTON 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. NANCY NEWTON holds license #DCFH.16818, verified through CT OEC. The smaller group size in family daycare means your child gets more one-on-one attention, which research shows benefits infants and toddlers especially

Last updated April 2026

Family Daycare Services

Services offered by NANCY NEWTON:

  • 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

NANCY NEWTON 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.16818
StatusACTIVE
Expires2028-11-30

Verified via CT OEC

State Inspection Record

15
Total Inspections
2
Passed Clean
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025No violations

45 citations across 15 inspections. Most childcare citations are minor regulatory issues that providers correct promptly.

Common citation types:

Medical Statement8x
Immunizations6x
Child Health Record5x
First Aid Supplies2x
Carbon Monoxide Detector2x
View recent citations
Apr 8, 2024
First Aid Supplies
The provider shall have at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit where children are in care, including field trips. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies,
Apr 8, 2024
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Family child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the home. CO detectors shall comply with the
Apr 8, 2024
First Aid Supplies
The provider shall have at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit where children are in care, including field trips. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies,
Apr 8, 2024
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Family child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the home. CO detectors shall comply with the
May 9, 2023
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

2 investigations on record

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

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