HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL

Inspection history

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

Below are all 7 visits in the state's files from July 31, 2019 to July 13, 2026, newest first, with 29 violations in all. A follow-up visit checks on violations cited earlier. Each violation shows OEC's short title for it and the regulation cited. The rule text shows which regulation was cited, not what the inspector saw; ask the program or OEC for details. A case result of "Corrective Action Plan" means the state asked the program for a written plan to fix what was cited, and "Closed" means the state lists the case as closed. Case results and status are shown as the state published them.

1. July 13, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-1761

   • 012-Staff trained on camp’s policies & procedures

     Regulation: 19a-422

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Prior to assuming responsibility for campers, staff shall be trained, at a minimum, on the camp’s policies and procedures pertaining to behavioral management, and supervision, emergency health and safety procedures and recognizing, preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.

   • 014-Small craft director(s), boat/scuba laws followed

     Regulation: 19a-428-2(e), 19a-428-2(g) and 19a-428-2(l)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The youth camp shall have a director of each small craft waterfront area, if such area is used by the youth camp for small craft activities at the camp or on excursions, who shall be at least twenty years of age, possess current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or its equivalent, as determined by the Office of Early Childhood, shall have successfully completed a boating safety course applicable to the type of small craft used at the youth camp and shall have experience and boating safety skills appropriate for the type of small craft used and body of water at the youth camp, verified and documented by the youth camp director. Each such director shall comply with the provisions of the applicable state statutes and regulations governing boating laws and scuba diving. The youth camp director shall not serve as the director of small craft activities.

   • 040-Swimming pools & bathing facilities

     Regulation: 19a-428-4(i)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Swimming pools and bathing facilities, when provided, shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

   • 024b-Background checks

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

2. July 1, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 9 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-711

   • 010-Director responsible for health, comfort & safety

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

   • 027-Individual care plan(s)

     Regulation: 19a-428-3(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

   • 029-Non-public water supply/sufficient quality and quantity

     Regulation: 19a-428-4(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The water supply shall be provided from (1) a public water system that is regulated by the Department of Public Health and complies with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, or (2) a source that is of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy the requirements of the maximum number of persons served by the youth camp at any time and that conforms with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

   • 056-Standing orders/first aid instructions

     Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

   • 058-All health care staff hold current CPR cert

     Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     All youth camp health care personnel shall hold current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation appropriate to the population served by the youth camp and issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, the National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, Medic First Aid International, Inc. or an organization using guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care published by the AHA and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.

   • 060-First aid equipment & supplies

     Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     First aid equipment and supplies shall be specified by the youth camp physician or advanced practice registered nurse in the first aid instructions.

   • 080-MAR maintained

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Except for nonprescription topical medications, individual written medication administration records for each child shall be maintained, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the youth camp for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer enrolled in the youth camp.

   • 081-Prescription meds storage and labeling

     Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(E)(i), (ii) and (iii)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Except for nonprescription topical medications and emergency medications, medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container, in a refrigerator in keeping with the label or manufacturer's directions, away from food and inaccessible to children and unauthorized personnel. Emergency medications shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency.

   • 093-Parent agreement to maintain equipment

     Regulation: 19a-428-7(d)(3)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The licensee shall obtain a signed agreement from the child's parent that the parent agrees to check and maintain the child's glucose monitoring equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, restock supplies, and remove material to be discarded from the facility.

3. July 11, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 6 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-3126

   • 027-Individual care plan(s)

     Regulation: 19a-428-3(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

   • 056-Standing orders/first aid instructions

     Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

   • 060-First aid equipment & supplies

     Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     First aid equipment and supplies shall be specified by the youth camp physician or advanced practice registered nurse in the first aid instructions.

   • 078-Written parent permission

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

   • 093-Parent agreement to maintain equipment

     Regulation: 19a-428-7(d)(3)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The licensee shall obtain a signed agreement from the child's parent that the parent agrees to check and maintain the child's glucose monitoring equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, restock supplies, and remove material to be discarded from the facility.

   • 096-Parent authorization form

     Regulation: 19a-428-7(e)(1)(B)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The licensee shall keep diabetes monitoring records at the youth camp which shall include an authorization form signed by the child's parent(s).

4. July 21, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-2157

   • 078-Written parent permission

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

   • 024b-Background checks

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The licensee shall comply with the requirements pertaining to staff comprehensive background checks.

5. July 6, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 7 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-1951

   • 027-Individual care plan(s)

     Regulation: 19a-428-3(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

   • 056-Standing orders/first aid instructions

     Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

   • 060-First aid equipment & supplies

     Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     First aid equipment and supplies shall be specified by the youth camp physician or advanced practice registered nurse in the first aid instructions.

   • 069-Policies & procedures for adm. of meds

     Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     If a youth camp permits the administration of medications of any kind by staff not licensed to administer medication, the youth camp shall have written policies and procedures at the youth camp.

   • 074-Documented general med trained staff

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Prior to the administration of any medication other than nonprescription topical medications by staff members, the staff members responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer indicating that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A staff member trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has written orders to receive medication by an authorized prescriber is enrolled and present at the youth camp, and the youth camp permits the administration of medication by staff not licensed to administer medication. The training in the administration of medications shall be documented.

   • 075-Documented oral, topical, inhalant, rectal, non premeasured injectable med trained staff

     Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(A)(iii),(v) and (vi); 19a-428-6(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     In addition to training in the methods of administration of medications, before a staff member may administer oral, topical, inhalant, rectal medications or injectable medications other than by a premeasured commercially prepared auto-injector, the staff member shall have successfully completed a training program within three years. Training approval documents and outline shall be maintained on site at the youth camp.

   • 076-Documented premeasured injectable med trained staff

     Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(A)(iv); 19a-428-6(a)(2)(B)(i), (ii

     Rule cited (text as published)

     In addition to training in the methods of administration of medications, before a staff member may administer injectable medications by a premeasured commercially prepared auto-injector, the staff member shall have successfully completed a training program within one year. Training approval documents and outline shall be maintained on site at the youth camp.

6. July 16, 2021 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2021-840

   • 026-Child records current/complete

     Regulation: 19a-428-3(a)

     Rule cited (text as published)

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

7. July 31, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-2936

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Sources

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

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