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STRONG FOUNDATIONS
A licensed child care center in Vernon Rockville, Connecticut, with its state inspection history from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 550 HARTFORD TPKE, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
Phone: (860) 870-5997
OEC license number: DCCC.70536
View the official record on Connecticut's eLicense lookup (search license number DCCC.70536).
Inspection history
Last 3 years: November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated
- 2 inspections
- 7 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 7 visits in the state's files from November 4, 2020 to December 15, 2025, newest first, with 38 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 15, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-4686
001-Local Health Inspection
Regulation: 19a-79-2a(c)(8)
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.
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.
070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)
Rule cited (text as published)
If the child care center or group child care home is housed in any portion of a building that was constructed prior to 1978, the operator shall submit to the Office and maintain documentation on file at the child care center or group child care home of the following. Prior to use, all space used by staff, program staff, and children shall have undergone a comprehensive lead inspection by a lead consultant licensed by the Department of Public Health. Such lead inspection shall include testing of representative components of each type of painted surface throughout the facility, dust wipes sampling of a window well, window sill and floor in each room, hallway and entry/egress areas, and testing of bare soil areas in the child play areas. Identified toxic level(s) of lead on defective surface(s) as those terms are defined in section 19a-111-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be remediated by an EPA Certified Firm using lead-safe work practice standards. All intact surfaces, including areas that have undergone remediation, for paint and soil shall be documented on a lead management plan that has been approved by the local director of health and shall be monitored in accordance with the approved plan by the operator. A letter issued by the local director of health confirming that appropriate action to remediate identified lead hazards has been completed, that clearance dust wipes have passed and that an approved lead management plan is on file.
084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(1-2)
Rule cited (text as published)
Every area used by children shall be adequately ventilated and programs serving children younger than school age shall have a non-mercury thermometer affixed to the wall. The ambient air temperature shall be at least sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit as measured three feet from the floor.
September 23, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-3968
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.
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.
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.
September 28, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-4009
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.
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.
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.
September 26, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 8 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-3831
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.
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.
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.
033-Emergency Medical Permission
Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)
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 the operator to use the programs emergency policies which shall accompany the child on trips away from the premises.
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.
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.
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.
October 20, 2021 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2021-2222
September 27, 2021 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 18 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2021-2222
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.
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.
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.
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.
033-Emergency Medical Permission
Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)
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 the operator to use the programs emergency policies which shall accompany the child on trips away from the premises.
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.
042-Kitchen Separated
Regulation: 19a-79-6a(a)(9)
Rule cited (text as published)
The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes shall not be used as a playroom, but may be used for a specific program activity room under supervision. It shall be separated by a door or a gate from the rooms used by the children in the child care center or group child care home to prevent them from entering the kitchen except under supervision.
051-Designated Staff Toilet/Sink
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(d)(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
In child care centers that are licensed by January 1, 1994, a toilet and sink shall be designated for use by the staff and other adults. In child day care centers that are licensed or renovated after January 1, 1994, a room with a toilet and sink within the licensed child care center shall be designated for the exclusive use of staff and other adults.
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.
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.
098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)
Rule cited (text as published)
Upon completion of the required medication administration training program, the training approval and an outline of the curriculum content shall be on file at the facility.
110-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.
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.
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.
047b-Plans for New Construction, Expansion, Renovation or Conversion
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(b)
Rule cited (text as published)
Plans for new construction, expansion, renovation or conversion, indicating the proposed use and accompanied by a written narrative shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood prior to the start of construction. Completed plans and specifications shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Office of Early Childhood on the basis of compliance with the Public Health Code. Written approval by the local building inspector, local director of health or designee, local zoning and local fire marshal shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood, upon request of the Office of Early Childhood. Approval by the Office of Early Childhood is required prior to the use of any space that has been newly constructed, expanded, renovated or converted. All construction, remodeling, renovation, repairs or alterations of structures shall be done in such a manner to prevent hazards or unsafe physical or environmental conditions during periods of operation.
November 4, 2020 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2020-4159
001b-Administration
Regulation: 19a-79-3a
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.
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- 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.