CAMP DOWNTOWN

Inspection history

A violation means an inspector found a licensing rule wasn't met at the time of the visit. Programs are expected to fix what was cited, and the state often asks for a written corrective action plan. Read the official record for details.

Below are all 3 visits in the state's files from June 24, 2022 to July 28, 2026, newest first, with 13 violations in all. A follow-up visit checks on violations cited earlier. Each violation shows OEC's short title for it and the regulation cited. The rule text shows which regulation was cited, not what the inspector saw; ask the program or OEC for details. A case result of "Corrective Action Plan" means the state asked the program for a written plan to fix what was cited, and "Closed" means the state lists the case as closed. Case results and status are shown as the state published them.

1. July 28, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-2543

   • 024-Emergency plan

     Regulation: 19a-428-2(r)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The licensee shall develop, in consultation with the local emergency management director, a written emergency management plan for matters that include, but are not limited to, fire, a medical incident, a weather related incident, a man-made disaster, natural disasters or acts of terrorism. The plan shall address the assignment of staff responsibilities, identification of means of egress, identification of evacuation sites that will provide safe temporary care for children, transportation, plans for shelter in place if evacuation is not feasible, lock-down procedures, and accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions that have been developed in consultation with the child's parent(s). All staff shall be trained on the details of the plan and a copy shall be maintained on-site and available to all staff.

   • 039-Food service

     Regulation: 19a-428-4(h)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Youth camps that dispense foods or beverages shall meet requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Day camps shall collect and store potentially hazardous food in accordance with the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

   • 042-Buildings safe & sanitary

     Regulation: 19a-428-4(j)(2)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Buildings shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. When the Office of Early Childhood or the local director of health so directs, a certificate of approval shall be obtained from the local or state fire marshal.

   • 024b-Background checks

     Regulation: 19a-428-2t(1)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The licensee shall comply with the requirements pertaining to staff comprehensive background checks. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the youth camp which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.

2. August 22, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-1422

   • 010-Director responsible for health, comfort & safety

     Regulation: 19a-428-2(c)(3)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The youth camp director shall be responsible at all times for the health, comfort and safety of campers and staff.

   • 025-Staff records current/complete

     Regulation: 19a-428-3(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Records of staff shall be kept on file at the youth camp and shall include, but not be limited to, the name, age and address of the staff, the name, address and telephone numbers including the business telephone number of the parent or an adult next of kin who shall be notified in an emergency, the date of first attendance at the youth camp and the date of leaving the youth camp permanently in the case of residence youth camps, or the last date of attendance at the youth camp in the case of day camps, and a current physical examination or health status certification.

   • 024b-Background checks

     Regulation: 19a-428-2t(1)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The licensee shall comply with the requirements pertaining to staff comprehensive background checks. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the youth camp which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.

3. June 24, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 6 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-1034

   • 026-Child records current/complete

     Regulation: 19a-428-3(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Records of campers shall be kept on file at the youth camp and shall include, but not be limited to, the name, age and address of the camper, the name, address and telephone numbers including the business telephone number of the parent or an adult next of kin who shall be notified in an emergency, the date of first attendance at the youth camp and the date of leaving the youth camp permanently in the case of residence youth camps, or the last date of attendance at the youth camp in the case of day camps, and a current physical examination or health status certification.

   • 027-Individual care plan(s)

     Regulation: 19a-428-3(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The record for each camper shall include information regarding disabilities or special health care needs and an individual plan of care for a camper with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.

   • 042-Buildings safe & sanitary

     Regulation: 19a-428-4(j)(2)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Buildings shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. When the Office of Early Childhood or the local director of health so directs, a certificate of approval shall be obtained from the local or state fire marshal.

   • 056-Standing orders/first aid instructions

     Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Annually the physician or advanced practice registered nurse shall sign and date standing orders or first aid instructions.

   • 057-CT nurse/first aider

     Regulation: 19a-428-5(a) and 19a-428-2(l)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The youth camp shall have on site a camp nurse or a person at least twenty-one years of age who holds current certification in first aid by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, the National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute or Medic First Aid International, Inc. The youth camp director shall not serve as the director of first aid.

   • 078-Written parent permission

     Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(C)(i) and (ii)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Except for nonprescription topical medications described, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, shall be administered to a child without the written permission of the child's parent which shall be on file at the youth camp.

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Sources

• Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Program Data: program details.
• Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Inspections: visit dates, types and case results.
• Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Violations: violations and regulation text.

All three are published by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on data.ct.gov as Public Domain. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published; a few visit dates in the files fall far in the future, and we list those as not published. Program details last checked November 12, 2026.