ONCE UPON A TIME DEVELOPMENT CENTER-MILFORD

A licensed child care center in Milford, Connecticut, with its state inspection history from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).

Program details

Program type: Licensed child care center

Address: 326 W MAIN ST, Milford, CT 06460

Phone: (203) 882-0983

OEC license number: DCCC.15106

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Inspection history

Last 3 years: November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated

6 inspections
1 follow-up visit
26 violations cited on these visits

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 28 visits in the state's files from October 14, 2011 to July 22, 2026, newest first, with 195 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.

July 22, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 7 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-3237
- 019-Staff Health Records
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(a)(1)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.
- 021- Comprehensive background checks
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(b)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall ensure that all program staff have completed a comprehensive background check before they have unsupervised access to children. 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. The operator shall obtain from each prospective employee, who is eighteen years of age or older, for a position that requires the provision of care to a child or involves unsupervised access to a child, a listing of all employment held in the United States for an organization that provides care or services to children in the preceding five years. The operator shall take reasonable steps to contact each previous employer provided by the prospective employee to verify at a minimum the prospective employee’s job title, description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and whether such previous employer would recommend the prospective employee for rehire. This information shall be made accessible to the Office upon request. The operator shall not employ program staff, including volunteers, who have a record that the commissioner reasonably believes renders such program staff unsuitable to be employed in a child care center or group child care home.
- 033-Professional development
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of April 1, 2025, such annual training shall include content as defined in 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(i) to (a)(1)(xi). Such education may include, but is not limited to, early education and child development, licensing and regulations, emergency preparedness, prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices, administration of medication, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; child maltreatment, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, precautions in transporting children, pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, nutrition and programming for children with disabilities or special health care needs.
- 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard.
- 111- Outdoor space
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and sufficient to cushion the fall of a child. Concrete, asphalt, grass and dirt shall not be considered a shock absorbing surface. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. Nuts, bolts and screws shall be tight; and those that protrude shall be covered or protected. Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability when recommended by the manufacturer. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. The operator shall provide documentation to the Office, upon request, by a certified playground safety inspector that newly constructed playgrounds and all newly installed playground equipment that are set in position and anchored in such a way to last indefinitely are designed and installed in accordance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials Standards. Drinking water shall be available and accessible to children. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents. All play equipment, fences, and structures shall not pose a hazard.
- 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program.
- 164- Labeling and storage
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Only personnel authorized to administer medication may be provided with the means to access such medication. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law.
March 31, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-1307
March 6, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-928
December 16, 2025 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-4440
November 24, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-4440
- 130- Safe Sleep
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(g)(1-8)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for an alternative sleep position or alternate piece of equipment. When infants can easily turn over from the supine to the prone position, they shall be put down to sleep on their back, but allowed to adopt whatever position they prefer for sleep. No items including, but not limited to, pillows, soft bumpers, toys and blankets, including weighted blankets, weighted sleepers, and weighted swaddles, shall be placed with an infant in a crib or hung over the side of a crib or other piece of equipment designed for sleeping except for a pacifier without attachments unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for its use. Bibs and garments with ties or hoods shall be removed from infants that are placed to sleep. No toys or objects shall be attached to sleeping or rest equipment. No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, bed, couch, soft mattress, waterbed or other soft surface. No infant shall be put to sleep or allowed to remain asleep in a child restraint system intended for use in a vehicle, an infant carrier, a swing or any place that is not specifically designed to be an infant bed unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for their use. No infant shall be swaddled unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying instructions and a timeframe for swaddling the infant. Infants under twelve months of age shall be physically observed at least every fifteen minutes to assess the infants breathing, color, temperature and comfort. No child under three years of age shall have access to teething necklaces, teething bracelets or other jewelry that could present a choking or strangulation hazard. Written policies and procedures for sleep arrangements shall include the requirements of this subsection and shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the areas where infants under twelve months of age sleep. The operator shall document that the child's parent(s) has been informed of the child care center or group child care home's policies and procedures for sleep arrangements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.
- 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(a)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.
June 26, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 10 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-2645
- 018-Postings
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document.
- 035- Consultants
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation review and classroom observations to the director and head teacher. A health consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice regarding the health of the children and the health program. Specific duties of the health consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, quarterly site visits to facilities that serve children three years of age and older; or for group child care homes, facilities that operate no more than three hours per day, or facilities that enroll only school age children, semi-annual site visits. Facilities that are closed during the summer months may omit the summer quarterly visit. Site visits shall be made by the health consultant during customary business hours when the children are present at the facility. Specific duties include, but are not limited to reviewing health and immunization records of children and program staff, reviewing the contents, storage and plan for maintenance of first aid kits, observing the indoor and outdoor environments for health and safety, observing children's general health and development, observing diaper changing and toileting areas and diaper changing, toileting and hand washing procedures, reviewing the policies, procedures and required documentation for the administration of medications, including petitions for special medication authorizations needed for programs that administer medication, assisting in the review of individual care plans for children with special health care needs or children with disabilities, as needed; and quarterly review of all injury, illness, incident and accident reports. A social service consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice regarding the emotional needs, program staff support and the social service program. A registered dietitian consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice regarding nutrition and food service for those programs that prepare or plan meals. A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative service shall include, but not be limited to an annual review of written policies, plans and procedures that relate to the services provided by the consultant, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person, of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and program staff about specific problems, acting as a resource person to program staff and the parent(s) to include coordinating services and assisting families and program staff in identifying necessary resources, and seeking and supporting the collaboration of multiple consultants serving the program. The activities and observations required by each consultant shall be documented in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
- 047- Nutritious meals and snacks
  Regulation: 19a-79-6a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises less than five (5) hours shall have a nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises longer than five (5) but less than eight (8) hours shall have one (1) meal and one (1) nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises eight (8) hours or more shall have one (1) meal plus two (2) nutritious snacks, or two (2) meals plus one (1) nutritious snack.
- 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall comply with all local codes and ordinances, including the State of Connecticut Fire Safey Code. These codes include but are not limited to: inspections by the fire marshal, ensuring fire marshal inspection certificates are on file, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and documentation of fire drills.
- 069- Water supply- water testing
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be adequate, safe and in compliance with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Water from at least one drinking fountain or drinking, beverage and food preparation sink, and from two such sources if the facility has more than one, shall be tested every two years for lead content. The water sample shall have been standing in plumbing pipes at least six hours and the results shall be submitted to the local director of health and kept on file at the facility. New child care facilities shall submit lead test results from each drinking, beverage and food preparation sink to the Office with the facility's initial application. Whenever water is obtained from other than a public water system that is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two years for bacterial and chemical quality and the results submitted to the local director of health. The water analysis shall include tests for bacteria, physical parameters (color, odor, turbidity, pH), and sanitary chemicals (nitrogen series, chloride, hardness, iron, manganese and sodium). Additional tests may be required as deemed necessary by the Office. Drinking water shall be available and accessible to children at all times including at all meals and snacks.
- 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard.
- 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(18)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Child care centers and group 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 licensed premises.
- 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  In child care centers there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of program staff and children. This sink shall be located in the program space. Child care centers which have three program staff for a group of infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation.
- 130- Safe Sleep
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(g)(1-8)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for an alternative sleep position or alternate piece of equipment. When infants can easily turn over from the supine to the prone position, they shall be put down to sleep on their back, but allowed to adopt whatever position they prefer for sleep. No items including, but not limited to, pillows, soft bumpers, toys and blankets, including weighted blankets, weighted sleepers, and weighted swaddles, shall be placed with an infant in a crib or hung over the side of a crib or other piece of equipment designed for sleeping except for a pacifier without attachments unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for its use. Bibs and garments with ties or hoods shall be removed from infants that are placed to sleep. No toys or objects shall be attached to sleeping or rest equipment. No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, bed, couch, soft mattress, waterbed or other soft surface. No infant shall be put to sleep or allowed to remain asleep in a child restraint system intended for use in a vehicle, an infant carrier, a swing or any place that is not specifically designed to be an infant bed unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for their use. No infant shall be swaddled unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying instructions and a timeframe for swaddling the infant. Infants under twelve months of age shall be physically observed at least every fifteen minutes to assess the infants breathing, color, temperature and comfort. No child under three years of age shall have access to teething necklaces, teething bracelets or other jewelry that could present a choking or strangulation hazard. Written policies and procedures for sleep arrangements shall include the requirements of this subsection and shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the areas where infants under twelve months of age sleep. The operator shall document that the child's parent(s) has been informed of the child care center or group child care home's policies and procedures for sleep arrangements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.
- 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties.
March 25, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 7 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-1136
- 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
- 018b-Background Checks
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(b)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home 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.
- 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
- 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
- 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
- 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(d)(1)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
June 16, 2023 · Follow-up visit · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-1359
- 027-Logs/Visits Documented
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
April 13, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 13 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-1359
- 017-Professional Development
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a professional development plan for each program staff member which shall be maintained on site at the facility and made available for review.
- 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.
- 027-Logs/Visits Documented
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
- 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
  Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
- 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
- 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
- 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
- 089-Playground Free From Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
- 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
- 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
December 22, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-4850
August 9, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-3510
July 8, 2022 · Follow-up visit · 5 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-2251
- 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
- 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
June 8, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 13 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-2251
- 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised.
- 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
- 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
  Regulation: 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly.
- 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
  Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
- 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
- 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
- 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
- 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
- 089-Playground Free From Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
- 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
- 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.
- 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
August 11, 2021 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 8 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2021-1642
- 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
- 027-Logs/Visits Documented
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
- 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
- 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 089-Playground Free From Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
- 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
- 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.
August 31, 2020 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2020-2471
August 9, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 13 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-4083
- 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.
- 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
- 016-Staff Health Records
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
- 027-Logs/Visits Documented
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
- 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.
- 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
- 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
  Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
- 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the results submitted to the local and state health departments. Whenever water is obtained from other than a Department of Public Health-approved public water supply, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two (2) years for bacterial and chemical quality and the results submitted to the local and state health departments.
- 063-Potty Chairs: Nonporous/Emptied/Disinfected
  Regulation: 19A-79-7a(d)(11)(C)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Facilities using potty chairs in addition to the required toilets shall ensure that they are of a nonporous, synthetic product, and emptied into the toilet, cleaned and disinfected after each individual use.
- 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
- 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
- 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(k)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
November 9, 2018 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 10 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed January 2, 2019 · Inspection number X2018-5812
- 006-Policies
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room.
- 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.
- 027-Logs/Visits Documented
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
- 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
- 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
  Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
- 089-Playground Free From Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
- 096-Activity Choices
  Regulation: 19a-79-8a(b)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Each child care center and group child care home shall develop and implement a written plan for the daily program that includes a flexible schedule. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have policies, procedures and activities that meet and enhance the individual needs of the diverse population of children served, which includes children with cultural, language and developmental differences.
- 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Toys and other objects with a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (11/4) inches shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
- 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Every area used by children shall be adequately ventilated and have a thermometer affixed to the wall. The ambient air temperature shall be at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit.
January 24, 2018 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 7 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed February 8, 2018 · Inspection number X2018-424
- 006-Policies
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room.
- 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.
- 027-Logs/Visits Documented
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
- 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
  Regulation: 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly.
- 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.
August 10, 2017 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 11 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed October 24, 2017 · Inspection number X2017-4049
- 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
- 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
  Regulation: 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly.
- 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
  Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
- 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
- 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
- 089-Playground Free From Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
- 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
- 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(k)(1)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written statement specifying the formula, breast milk or other liquids and the feeding schedule for infants shall be obtained from the parent(s).
January 4, 2017 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 25 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed May 9, 2017 · Inspection number X2017-27
- 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.
- 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
- 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.
- 027-Logs/Visits Documented
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
- 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.
- 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
- 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
  Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
- 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
- 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
- 089-Playground Free From Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
- 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.
- 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(7)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.
- 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
- 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.
- 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency.
- 107-Appvd Petition For Special Medication Authorization
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(7)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home shall have petitioned and obtained approval from the Office of Early Childhood to administer medications to a child cared for at the child care center or group child care home by a modality which is not specifically permitted under the regulations.
- 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(d)(1)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation.
- 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.
- 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of Early Childhood prior to implementation of the plan.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
- 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(i)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A health consultant shall visit the program on the days and times children under the age of three (3) are present. The health consultant shall prepare and maintain signed documentation of visits which shall be kept on the licensed premises. The health consultant shall visit the program according to the following schedule: (A) once a week for children up to twenty-four (24) months of age, (B) once a week for children two (2) to three (3) years of age attending a full day, and (C) once a month for children two (2) to three (3) years of age attending part day programs.
- 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(k)(1)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written statement specifying the formula, breast milk or other liquids and the feeding schedule for infants shall be obtained from the parent(s).
- 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(k)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
July 5, 2016 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · 3 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed July 25, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-3393
- 127-Under 12 Months Placed on Back for Sleeping
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(g)(1)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress.
- 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed.
- 018b-Background Checks
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(b)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home 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.
February 19, 2016 · Follow-up visit · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed April 6, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-633
- 089-Playground Free From Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
- 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.
February 8, 2016 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed April 6, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-633
February 5, 2016 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 9 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed April 6, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-633
- 001-Local Health Inspection
  Regulation: 19a-79-2a(c)(7)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
- 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
- 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting.
- 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(9)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  All areas accessible to children shall have light fixtures that are shielded or shatter proof.
- 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
- 137-Unused Portions of Liquids Discarded
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(k)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Unused portions of formula, breast milk or other liquids shall be discarded after each feeding.
- 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Every area used by children shall be adequately ventilated and have a thermometer affixed to the wall. The ambient air temperature shall be at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit.
June 16, 2015 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 7 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed July 1, 2015 · Inspection number X2014-1978
- 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
  Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
- 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(18)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one (1) operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the facility.
- 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
- 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.
- 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of Early Childhood prior to implementation of the plan.
June 18, 2014 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 15 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed July 1, 2015 · Inspection number X2014-1978
- 001-Local Health Inspection
  Regulation: 19a-79-2a(c)(7)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
- 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
- 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.
- 027-Logs/Visits Documented
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
- 032-Enrollment Information
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. The record shall include enrollment information and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s).
- 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
  Regulation: 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly.
- 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
  Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
- 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the results submitted to the local and state health departments. Whenever water is obtained from other than a Department of Public Health-approved public water supply, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two (2) years for bacterial and chemical quality and the results submitted to the local and state health departments.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
- 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Any pet or animal present at the facility, indoors or outdoors, shall be in good health, show no evidence of carrying disease and be a friendly companion for the children. When pets are kept on the premises, procedures for their care and maintenance and access to the children shall be written and implemented.
- 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
- 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
- 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
August 29, 2012 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 12 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed December 7, 2012 · Inspection number X2012-568640
- 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.
- 027-Logs/Visits Documented
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
- 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
- 089-Playground Free From Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
- 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(a)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
- 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
  Regulation: 19a-79-9a(a)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s).
- 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of Early Childhood prior to implementation of the plan.
- 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for an alternative sleep position. No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, soft mattress, waterbed or other soft surface. No infant shall be put to sleep in a child restraint system intended for use in a vehicle, an infant carrier, a swing or any place that is not specifically designed to be an infant bed.
- 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Toys and other objects with a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (11/4) inches shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
October 14, 2011 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 15 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed January 23, 2012 · Inspection number X2011-354379
- 006-Policies
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room.
- 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
  Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
- 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
  Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.
- 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
  Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
- 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
  Regulation: 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly.
- 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the results submitted to the local and state health departments. Whenever water is obtained from other than a Department of Public Health-approved public water supply, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two (2) years for bacterial and chemical quality and the results submitted to the local and state health departments.
- 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
- 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
- 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
- 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
- 089-Playground Free From Hazards
  Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
- 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of Early Childhood prior to implementation of the plan.
- 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
- 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(i)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  A health consultant shall visit the program on the days and times children under the age of three (3) are present. The health consultant shall prepare and maintain signed documentation of visits which shall be kept on the licensed premises. The health consultant shall visit the program according to the following schedule: (A) once a week for children up to twenty-four (24) months of age, (B) once a week for children two (2) to three (3) years of age attending a full day, and (C) once a month for children two (2) to three (3) years of age attending part day programs.
- 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
  Regulation: 19a-79-10(k)(5)
  Rule cited (text as published)
  Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.

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