HAPPY HANDS PREP

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 13 visits in the state's files from April 13, 2018 to April 8, 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. April 8, 2026 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-986

2. March 10, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-986

   • 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.

3. April 9, 2025 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-620

4. February 19, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-620

   • 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.

   • 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

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

     Rule cited (text as published)

     For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

5. March 14, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-996

   • 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.

   • 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.

6. March 22, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-1049

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

7. May 19, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-1869

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

8. July 15, 2021 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 5 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2021-1335

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

     Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the facility, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.

9. October 7, 2020 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2020-3541

10. October 9, 2019 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed

    Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-4142

11. August 14, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations

    Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-4142

    • 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.

    • 024-CPR Certified Staff

      Regulation: 19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)

      Rule cited (text as published)

      At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center. The child care center shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the CPR requirement.

    • 025-First Aid Trained Staff

      Regulation: 19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)

      Rule cited (text as published)

      At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has successfully completed within the past three years an Office of Early Childhood approved first aid course. The child care center or group child care home shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the first aid requirement.

12. January 23, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed

    Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed February 13, 2019 · Inspection number X2019-371

13. April 13, 2018 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations

    Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed April 18, 2018 · Inspection number X2018-1783

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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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.