Swetabahen Shah
Home daycare in Ellington, CT. Ellington, CT 06029. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.
About the program
Swetabahen Shah is a licensed home daycare in Ellington, Connecticut, on the state register since 2016. It is licensed for 6 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Swetabahen Shah does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,321 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
Authorized Release [19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)]
Regulation: For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the name, address and telephone numbers of persons permitted to remove the child from the family child care home on behalf of the parent.
Water Temperature [19a-87b-9(h)]
Regulation: The water temperature at the tap shall be within a range of sixty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit.
Child Health Record [19a-87b-10(b)(2)]
Regulation: 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 These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
Immunizations [19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)]
Regulation: For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.
Show all 18 violations on file
Basement Supervision [19a-87b-9(d)(4)(A)]
Regulation: The provider shall remain with the children at all times, when the children are being cared for in space below ground level, to assist with emergency exiting.
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
Body of Water [19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4)]
Regulation: When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four (4) feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars access to the water by the children. All entries and exits through such fence or barrier shall have self-closing, self-latching devices or locks. When an outside wall of the facility that serves as one side of the fence o
Stairways: Protected/Handrails [19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)]
Regulation: Every stairway shall have a sturdy handrail with no areas in which a child may fall through, shall provide safe passageway and be maintained free of obstructions. There shall be a gate or other structure in place that may be hung, drawn or lowered at the entry of stairways accessible to children to prevent falls.
Safe Space-Sufficient [19a-87b-9(f)(1)]
Regulation: There shall be sufficient indoor and outdoor play space to ensure appropriate activities, safety and comfort for the children at the facility. When outdoor play space does not exist at the facility, the provider shall identify alternate outdoor play space and develop a written plan that ensures the safe transportation of children to and from the alternate outdoor play space. The outdoor play space shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies, and other hazards by barriers, which eff
Handwashing [19a-87b-10(c)(3)]
Regulation: The provider, staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating, handling food and after toileting.
Parent Permission for Nonprescription Topical Meds [19a-87b-17(a)(2)]
Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written permission of the parent(s).
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
Emergency Plan [19a-87b-9(d)(5)]
Regulation: The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies.
Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly [19a-87b-9(d)(5)]
Regulation: 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.
Background Check [19a-87b-8a]
Regulation: 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 Commissioner reasonably believes renders such person ineligible. The provider shall not employ program staff who have a record the commissioner reasonably believes renders such staff ineligible. The provider shall maintain at the family child care home evidence of compliance with the comprehensive backgr
Incident Log [19a-87b-10(b)(4)]
Regulation: 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.
Reqts for Sleeping Arrangements Posted/Discussed [19a-87b-10(f)(8)]
Regulation: 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.
What parents say
It has been a great experience since we enrolled our son at Play N Learn 1 year ago. Sweta is highly invested in taking care of these kids. She keeps them engaged and busy all day. She does so many activities with the kids - has then writing, singing, dancing, learning new things, reading, coloring, playing fun games, has them do exercises and yoga. My kid loves going to her. She celebrates and teaches kids about all…
Khushboo Surti · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoSwetha is a wonderful teacher, and the kids absolutely love her. She is energetic throughout the day, plays so well with the children, and always keeps them engaged. My son is two years old and has been attending daycare for the past six months; he is excited to go every single day. We are very grateful for the warm, caring environment she creates for the kids.
Jasti Vamsi Krishna · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoPlay n learn daycare has been absolutely wonderful for our child! Sweta makes sure that child is comfortable and she is patient, and truly cares about each child’s development. The facility is clean, safe, and full of fun activities. We’ve noticed so much growth and confidence in our little one since joining. Highly recommend!”. Also she communicates well, send updates, and make us feel included. It’s such a relief…
bala krishnan · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoWe’ve had our daughter enrolled in this daycare for the past 6 months, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Sweta has been incredibly welcoming, professional, and nurturing. It’s clear she genuinely care about the children and go above and beyond to create a safe, fun, and educational environment. Over the past few months, we’ve seen so much growth in our daughter - both socially…
Hema C · 5/5 on Google · a year agoQuestions about Swetabahen Shah
Is Swetabahen Shah licensed?
Yes. Swetabahen Shah holds an active Family Child Care Home licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCFH.56767), with a licensed capacity of 6 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Swetabahen Shah had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 7 violations for Swetabahen Shah in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Swetabahen Shah take?
Swetabahen Shah is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 8 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Swetabahen Shah cost?
Swetabahen Shah does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.