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Childcare center · Naugatuck, CT
NAUGATUCK YMCA PRESCHOOL AND EARLY LEARNING CENTER
A licensed child care center in Naugatuck, Connecticut, with its state inspection history from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 284 CHURCH ST, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Phone: (203) 729-9622
OEC license number: DCCC.12283
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Inspection history
Last 3 years: November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated
- 3 inspections
- 2 follow-up visits
- 17 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 22 visits in the state's files from November 19, 2012 to December 11, 2025, newest first, with 103 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.
December 11, 2025 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-4502
December 1, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 6 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-4502
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.
074- Window screens
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(d)(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
For programs serving children less than school age, windows that open to the outside and are used for ventilation shall be equipped with sixteen mesh screening.
086- Water temperature 60 ℉ – 120 ℉
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 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times.
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.
118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
Regulation: 19a-79-10(c)(2)
Rule cited (text as published)
There shall be at least one program staff qualified under section 19a79-4a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for every four children or fraction thereof who are under the age of two years in attendance and for every five children or fraction thereof who are two years old in attendance, indoors and outdoors.
119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
Regulation: 19a-79-10(c)(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
The group size shall not exceed eight for children that are under the age of two years and shall not exceed ten for children that are two years old, indoors and outdoors.
October 29, 2024 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-4038
September 26, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 11 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-4038
z018b-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.
z027-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.
z032-Enrollment Information
Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(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).
z045-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.
z069-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.
z076-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.
z100-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).
z102-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.
z110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
Regulation: 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)
Rule cited (text as published)
For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance. 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.
z111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
Regulation: 19a-79-10(c)(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children.
z140-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.
January 23, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-282
October 24, 2023 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-3995
September 27, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 16 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-3995
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Regulation: 19a-79-10(c)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
For children under three years of age, there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.
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.
129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping
Regulation: 19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)
Rule cited (text as published)
Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall include well constructed free standing cribs, not stacked cribs, each of which has slats no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches apart and a fully waterproofed, firm, snug-fitting mattress for infants.
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.
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.
December 1, 2022 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-4525
November 18, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 14 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-4525
007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(d)(1)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. 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.
008-License
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(1)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall post the license in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
013-Emergency Plans
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(6)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall post emergency plans 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.
019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
Regulation: 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)
Rule cited (text as published)
A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. A program providing care for one (1) or more hours between the hours of ten (10) P.M. and five (5) A.M. shall have a person on the licensed premises designated as the person in charge who shall meet the head teacher qualifications.
052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened
Regulation: 19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a
Rule cited (text as published)
The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be ventilated and protected by window screening.
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.
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.
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.
132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4
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 (1 1/4) inches 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).
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.
January 31, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 8 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-136
011-Food Service Certificate
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall post a food service certificate as required by the local director of health 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.
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.
068-Portable Space Heaters
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
Only central heating or permanently installed heating systems shall be used. Portable space heaters are prohibited.
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.
112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Regulation: 19a-79-10(c)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
For children under three years of age, there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.
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.
August 3, 2020 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2020-1982
May 31, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 7 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-2839
013-Emergency Plans
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(6)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall post emergency plans 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.
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 program’s 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.
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.
047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall comply with any lead management plan established to address previous lead paint identified (indoors).
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 15, 2018 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed August 22, 2018 · Inspection number X2018-4178
August 7, 2018 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed August 22, 2018 · Inspection number X2018-4178
002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall require participation by new staff in employee orientation. 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.
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.
October 24, 2017 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 7 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed December 11, 2017 · Inspection number X2017-5260
002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall require participation by new staff in employee orientation. 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.
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.
040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
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.
041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
Regulation: 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)
Rule cited (text as published)
There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be clean, well lighted and ventilated, protected by window screening and provided with hot and cold running water, adequate and safe storage for food and supplies and refrigeration.
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.
047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall comply with any lead management plan established to address previous lead paint identified (indoors).
December 22, 2016 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 9 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed January 24, 2017 · Inspection number X2016-5856
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.
007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(d)(1)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 19, 2016 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed, closed September 19, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-4449
April 7, 2016 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 17 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed July 29, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-1591
005-Notification of Change
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(c)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, services or voluntary closing shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change. A change of location, change of operator or a change of ownership requires a new initial application.
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.
007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(d)(1)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. 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.
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.
031-Lifeguard Certified/Supervision
Regulation: 19a-79-4a(d)(6)
Rule cited (text as published)
When children are participating in swimming or wading as part of the program, whether at the facility or on a field trip, there shall be a person directly supervising the children who holds a current lifeguard certification accepted by the Office of Early Childhood.
034-Authorized Released Permission
Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)
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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center or group child care home.
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.
041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
Regulation: 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)
Rule cited (text as published)
There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be clean, well lighted and ventilated, protected by window screening and provided with hot and cold running water, adequate and safe storage for food and supplies and refrigeration.
046-Peeling Paint Observed
Regulation: 19a-79-7a
Rule cited (text as published)
The building, equipment and services (indoors) shall be maintained in a good state of repair, free of chipping/peeling paint, and lead paint hazards.
047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall comply with any lead management plan established to address previous lead paint identified (indoors).
054-Glass Protected to 36
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(d)(5)
Rule cited (text as published)
Any unprotected glass doors, windows or mirrors to which children have access shall be protected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
Regulation: 19a-79-9a
Rule cited (text as published)
Group child care homes and child care centers that administer medications of any kind shall have written policies and procedures at the facility governing the administration of medications.
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.
June 25, 2015 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed July 13, 2015 · Inspection number X2015-2725
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 program’s 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.
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.
July 2, 2014 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed, closed July 2, 2014 · Inspection number X2014-2027
June 20, 2014 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed, closed July 2, 2014 · Inspection number X2014-2027
November 19, 2012 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed November 19, 2012 · Inspection number X2012-569332
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.
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.
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