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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 5 visits in the state's files from November 15, 2022 to October 7, 2026, newest first, with 28 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. October 7, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-4312

   • 019-Staff Health Records

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

     A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.

2. October 22, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-4059

   • 033-Professional development

     Regulation: 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of April 1, 2025, such annual training shall include content as defined in 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(i) to (a)(1)(xi). Such education may include, but is not limited to, early education and child development, licensing and regulations, emergency preparedness, prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices, administration of medication, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; child maltreatment, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, precautions in transporting children, pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, nutrition and programming for children with disabilities or special health care needs.

   • 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

     Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.

   • 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

     Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program.

3. December 9, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-4768

   • 004-Employee orientation for new program staff

     Regulation: 19a-79-3a(b)(6)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The operator shall require participation by new program staff in employee orientation.

   • 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.

   • 019-Staff Health Records

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

     A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.

   • 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

     Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.

4. November 8, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 11 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-4711

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

     Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.

   • 027-Logs/Visits Documented

     Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.

   • 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

     Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.

   • 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

     Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

     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.

5. November 15, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 9 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-4374

   • 001-Local Health Inspection

     Regulation: 19a-79-2a(c)(7)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.

   • 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

     Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

     Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer which indicates that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has orders to receive medication is present at the facility. The training in the administration of medications shall be documented. A copy of the approval shall be on file at the facility where the director, head teacher, program staff or group child care home provider is employed and shall be available to Office of Early Childhood staff upon request.

   • 015a-Dev.Milestones

     Regulation: Public Act 19-106

     Rule cited (text as published)

     The operator shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program.

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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.