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Home › CT › Meriden › Ymca Meriden Child Care Center
66 CROWN ST, Meriden CT 06450 · License #DCCC.16416 · Center · Child Care Center
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[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] · Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the licensed premises.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(2)(C) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)] · 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 signed and dated by the parent(s) that shall include, but not be limited to: the child’s name, address, date of birth and date enrolled, the residence, business address(es) and telephone number(s) of the parent(s) and the name and telephone number of the child’s physician or other primary health care provider.
Follow-Up Visit for 03/29/2023
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 04/25/2023
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 04/25/2023
Follow-Up Visit for 06/02/2022
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 06/22/2022
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 06/22/2022
Follow-Up Visit for 02/18/2022
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 03/31/2022
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 03/31/2022
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 01/03/2022
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 12/09/2021
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 11/15/2021
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)] · 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 signed physical examination form including the child's date of birth, a statement about the child's general health and the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to other children or which would currently affect this child’s functional ability to participate safely in a child care setting.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(c)(2)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)] · All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle or equivalent of lighting per square foot. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have at least fifty foot candles or equivalent of light per square foot in rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work. There shall be at least thirty foot candles of light or equivalent in other work or play areas. Programs that serve exclusively school age children may utilize program space with less lighting provided the lighting is bright enough to accommodate the activities with comfort. During napping and resting, lighting shall be maintained at a level that will enable children to be visible. All areas accessible to children shall have light fixtures that are shielded or shatter proof.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] · There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and sufficient to cushion the fall of a child. Concrete, asphalt, grass and dirt shall not be considered a shock absorbing surface. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. Nuts, bolts and screws shall be tight; and those that protrude shall be covered or protected. Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability when recommended by the manufacturer. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. The operator shall provide documentation to the Office, upon request, by a certified playground safety inspector that newly constructed playgrounds and all newly installed playground equipment that are set in position and anchored in such a way to last indefinitely are designed and installed in accordance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials Standards. Drinking water shall be available and accessible to children. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents. All play equipment, fences, and structures shall not pose a hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] · The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(d)(7) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(3)] · Exit doorways, stairs or hallways shall not be blocked by furniture, toys or play equipment. Cots, cribs and playpens shall be placed so that walkways are clear for emergencies and evacuation.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] · Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(a)(3)] · Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] · Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] · Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] · Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(c)] · The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)] · Every area used by children shall be adequately ventilated and have a thermometer affixed to the wall. The ambient air temperature shall be at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(c)] · The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(c)] · There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance. 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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(d)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(c)] · The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(a)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] · The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.