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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 10 visits in the state's files from December 12, 2017 to February 11, 2026, newest first, with 14 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. February 11, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-576

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around

     Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(6)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Indoor play equipment for climbing shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpet is not considered a shock absorbing surface.

2. December 20, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-4912

   • 035- Consultants

     Regulation: 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)

     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.

   • 060- First aid supplies

     Regulation: 19a-79-6a(c)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The first aid kit shall contain at least the following items assorted sizes of non medicated adhesive strips; sterile, individually wrapped, three or four inch gauze squares; two inch gauze roller bandage; one roll of adhesive tape (hypoallergenic); scissors; tweezers; two instant cold packs; a non-glass thermometer to measure a child's temperature; disposable, nonporous gloves; and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation mouth barrier.

3. December 13, 2023 · Announced inspection (full) · 1 violation

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-5123

   • 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.

4. December 6, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-4677

   • 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.

5. March 9, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-728

6. September 24, 2020 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2020-3146

7. September 24, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-4737

   • 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.

8. September 25, 2018 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed October 12, 2018 · Inspection number X2018-4932

   • 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.

   • 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).

9. December 12, 2017 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed

   Case status: In Process · Inspection number X2017-5985

10. December 12, 2017 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations

    Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed December 21, 2017 · Inspection number X2017-5872

    • 023-Designated Director

      Regulation: 19a-79-4a(d)(1)

      Rule cited (text as published)

      The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a qualified designated director.

    • 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.

    • 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).

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• 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.