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742 ELLINGTON RD, South Windsor CT 06074 · License #DCCC.70661 · Center · Child Care Center
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Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(c)(2)] · There shall be at least one program staff qualified under section 19a79-4a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for every four children or fraction thereof who are under the age of two years in attendance and for every five children or fraction thereof who are two years old in attendance, indoors and outdoors.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] · The group size shall not exceed eight for children that are under the age of two years and shall not exceed ten for children that are two years old, indoors and outdoors.
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 05/26/2026
Follow-Up Visit for 02/25/2026
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 06/03/2026
Follow-Up Visit for 02/25/2026
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 06/03/2026
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 06/03/2026
Follow-Up Visit for 02/07/2025
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 04/08/2025
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 04/08/2025
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 02/10/2025
Follow-Up Visit for 10/04/2024
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 11/20/2024
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 11/20/2024
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 May 22, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(e)(1)] · The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a designated director who is twenty years of age or older. Any director hired or newly designated shall have not later than one year of being hired/ designated, at least three credits in the administration of early childhood education programs or educational administration from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(g)(1)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)] · The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child’s record. The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall contain the following information on the container or packaging indicating the individual child’s name; the name of the medication; and directions for the medication’s administration. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s). Any expired medication shall be destroyed in a safe manner or returned to the parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 May 22, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A)] · The operator and program staff shall manage child behavior using techniques based on developmentally appropriate practice, including positive guidance, redirection and setting clear limits that encourage children to develop self-control, self-discipline and positive self-esteem and communicate acceptable techniques to all staff.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6)] · Proper staff child ratios shall be maintained at all times, indoors and outdoors. There shall be at least one program staff for every ten 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. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(d)(5)-(A-B)] · Group size shall be maintained at all times, indoors and outdoors. The group size shall not exceed twenty children. For field trips exclusively for school age children, outdoor play exclusively for school age children, and activities organized by program staff exclusively for school age children the group size shall not exceed thirty children. Staff/child ratios shall be maintained during these activities. When there is a mixed age group, the smaller required group size shall prevail.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6)] · Proper staff child ratios shall be maintained at all times, indoors and outdoors. There shall be at least one program staff for every ten 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. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(d)(5)-(A-B)] · Group size shall be maintained at all times, indoors and outdoors. The group size shall not exceed twenty children. For field trips exclusively for school age children, outdoor play exclusively for school age children, and activities organized by program staff exclusively for school age children the group size shall not exceed thirty children. Staff/child ratios shall be maintained during these activities. When there is a mixed age group, the smaller required group size shall prevail.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] · Chairs for feeding, each of which has a stable base, safety straps on all high chairs attached to the chair and a tray which locks securely.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(E)] · Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include a refrigerator and facilities to store and heat food and bottles.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(a)(2)] · The operator shall comply with all local codes and ordinances, including the State of Connecticut Fire Safey Code. These codes include but are not limited to: inspections by the fire marshal, ensuring fire marshal inspection certificates are on file, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and documentation of fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(c)(2)] · There shall be at least one program staff qualified under section 19a79-4a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for every four children or fraction thereof who are under the age of two years in attendance and for every five children or fraction thereof who are two years old in attendance, indoors and outdoors.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)] · 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, multi-hazard and medical emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, administrative oversight 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 Apr 8, 2025
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 Feb 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) · 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 Nov 20, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) · 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 Nov 5, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(3)] · The facility shall produce and maintain on the premises, for a period of not less than two years, a written record of all injuries or accidents that result in an injury to a child or illness of a child enrolled at the facility that occur on or off site as part of the child care program. The written report for an individual child shall be available to the Office of Early Childhood and a copy shall be provided to the child's parent(s) no later than the next business day.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
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 and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Follow-Up Visit for 08/12/2024
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 11/05/2024
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 11/05/2024