Martha Shore
801 WORTHINGTON RDG, BERLIN, CT 06037-3210Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Connecticut OEC Elevate rating of Member. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Connecticut's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Connecticut caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Connecticut OEC Elevate Member (1 out of Max 3) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 063-Sufficient Play Equipment19a-87b-10(c)(1)
- 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible19a-87b-9(c)
Dec 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 054-Child Health Record19a-87b-10(b)(2)
Nov 22, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 054-Child Health Record19a-87b-10(b)(2)
- 100-Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission19a-87b-17(b)(3)
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