ST MARK'S DAY CARE

ST MARK'S DAY CARE

Daycare·368 NEWFIELD AVE # 70, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06607
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About ST MARK'S DAY CARE

ST MARK'S DAY CARE is a licensed daycare serving families in Bridgeport, CT. The program operates as a center-based facility with dedicated classrooms, multiple staff members, and structured daily routines. Connecticut child care centers are licensed by the OEC, with required ratios of 1:4 for infants and 1:4 for toddlers, among the strictest in the country. ST MARK'S DAY CARE holds license #DCCC.14048, verified through CT OEC. ST MARK'S DAY CARE has 11 parent reviews on Google with a 2.8-star average. Many centers offer part-time schedules (3 days/week or half days), which can significantly reduce costs while still giving your child regular socialization

Last updated April 2026

Daycare Services

Services offered by ST MARK'S DAY CARE:

  • Infant And Toddler Care
  • Full-day childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
  • Structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum
  • Nutritious meals and snacks included in tuition
  • Safe outdoor play areas and indoor learning spaces
  • Nap and rest time with supervised quiet activities
  • Regular progress updates and parent communication

Service Area

ST MARK'S DAY CARE serves Bridgeport and the surrounding communities:

Daycare in Bridgeport — FAQ

How do I verify a daycare's license in Bridgeport?

Use the CT Office of Early Childhood licensing lookup at portal.ct.gov/oec to verify a center is currently licensed and check its inspection history. Licensed Bridgeport centers must post their OEC license prominently. Connecticut also publishes Quality Counts ratings, which go beyond basic licensing to assess curriculum, staff qualifications, and family engagement — look for Care4Kids-accepted providers if you need subsidy assistance.

How much does daycare cost in Bridgeport?

Daycare in Bridgeport typically costs $1200-$2400 per month. Infant care costs 20-40% more than toddler/preschool rates. Many centers offer sibling discounts of 10-15% and multi-day discounts for full-week enrollment. Infant rooms cost 20-40% more than toddler or preschool rooms because state ratios require more staff — CT requires 1 caregiver for every 4 infants, compared to 1:7 for preschool-age children.

Questions to Ask When You Visit

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

  1. 1What is your staff-to-child ratio, and how does it compare to state requirements?
  2. 2What does a typical day look like for my child's age group?
  3. 3How do you handle illnesses, allergies, and medication administration?
  4. 4What training and certifications do your caregivers hold?
  5. 5How do you communicate daily updates to parents?
  6. 6What is your policy on discipline and conflict resolution?
  7. 7Can I drop in unannounced during the day to check on my child?

Daycare Costs in Connecticut

Average daycare cost for toddlers in CT: $800-1,400/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 #DCCC.14048
StatusACTIVE
Expires2030-01-31

Verified via CT OEC

State Inspection Record

24
Total Inspections
2
Passed Clean
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025Corrective action

392 citations across 24 inspections. Most childcare citations are minor regulatory issues that providers correct promptly.

Common citation types:

Logs/Visits Documented25x
Consultant Agreements/Contracts23x
Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair20x
Policies19x
toxic17x
View recent citations
Sep 5, 2025
Designated Director
The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a designated director who is twenty years of age or older. Any director hired or newly designated shal
Sep 5, 2025
Staff Health Records
A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before
Sep 5, 2025
Consultants
An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval
Sep 5, 2025
Toileting
Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room. Programs shall p
Sep 5, 2025
Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around
Indoor play equipment for climbing shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpet is not considered a shock absorbing surface.

92 investigations on record (14 self-reported by the provider)

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

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