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Dawn Longo

Norwalk CT 06850 · License #DCFH.52426 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home

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Capacity 9 childrenAges 6 mo – 52 yrLast inspected May 4, 2026

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Address: Norwalk CT 06850 · Directions
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Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

Does not accept Care 4 Kids
Licensed for 9 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Connecticut OEC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

5.0

Connecticut average

3.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

May 4, 2026 — UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations

Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(6)] · The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care children's sleeping areas, play areas and the basement. There shall be at least one smoke detector on each level of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(c)(3)] · The provider, staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating, handling food and after toileting.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(8)] · The provider shall have easily accessible to the area of child care a minimum of one ABC multi-purpose fire extinguisher in operating condition that contains at least five pounds of fire extinguishing agent and shall have knowledge of its use and the ability to manage its use. Each fire extinguisher shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, at a height not to exceed five (5) feet above the floor. Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured in order to allow for immediate access.

Data synced from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Jul 23, 2024 — UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL

7 violations cited · view state record

7 violations

Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5)] · The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(c)] · All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(c)(4)] · The provider shall develop and implement a written schedule that is flexible, with time for free choice play, outdoor play, snacks, meals and a rest period.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-7(a)] · Household members shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems that might adversely affect children receiving family child care services.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(o)] · The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

Oct 17, 2023 — UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL

8 violations cited · view state record

8 violations

Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5)] · The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(b)] · The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(f)(8)] · The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child’s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child’s enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(4)] · The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, incidents that shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families, injuries, illnesses or unusual behaviors that occur and observations of the child made by the provider during business hours. The incident log shall be complete and be available upon request to the Office of Early Childhood and shared with the parent(s) no later than the next business day.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(7)] · 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 Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Safety and shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.