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Family Daycare Providers in Shelton, NY

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License DCFH.53055 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.57466 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.33842 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.58205 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.57701 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.53096 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.58012 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.48060 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.57532 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.56907 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.32858 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.57575 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.57969 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.57007 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.14727 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.56889 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.32907 is on file. Focus areas include school age care. Located in Shelton.

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License DCFH.58248 is on file. Located in Shelton.

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Childcare Licensing in Shelton

CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) — Licensing Division
(860) 500-4412|Official Website
Licensing typically required. Most family daycare providers in Shelton must be licensed by the state. Verify that any provider you consider holds a current, valid license before enrolling your child.

All childcare providers in Fairfield County must be licensed by the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Licensing types include Child Care Center, Group Child Care Home, and Family Child Care Home. Requirements include OEC licensing application, background checks (state and federal), health inspection, fire marshal approval, CPR/First Aid certification, and compliance with CT Early Learning and Development Standards. Verify any provider's license at elicense.ct.gov. Nanny agencies and private tutors are not required to hold state licenses in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

1How much does family daycare cost in Shelton?
Family daycare in Shelton 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.
2What 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 Westchester County, family daycares must be licensed and pass regular inspections — ask to see the provider's current license posted in the home.
3How many children can a licensed family daycare watch in NY?
New York has two tiers of licensed home-based care. A Family Day Care Home may care for up to 6 children total (including the provider's own children under 13, up to 2 of whom can be under 2 years old). A Group Family Day Care Home may care for 7-12 children, requiring at least one assistant. Both types are licensed and inspected by OCFS. Larger group sizes allow slightly lower per-child costs.
4How do I verify a family daycare is licensed in Shelton?
Search the NY OCFS Child Care Facility database at ocfs.ny.gov to confirm the home is currently licensed and review any inspection history. Licensed Shelton family daycares must display their current license in the home. Ask to see it during your visit and verify the expiration date. You can also call OCFS at 1-800-732-5207 to ask about a provider's compliance record.

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