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Southington CT 06489 · License #DCFH.54593 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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[19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4)] · When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four (4) feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars access to the water by the children. All entries and exits through such fence or barrier shall have self-closing, self-latching devices or locks. When an outside wall of the facility that serves as one side of the fence or barrier to the body of water has a doorway, such doorway shall remain locked. Shallow wading pools that are not fenced shall be emptied after each use and shall not collect water. Decorative ponds, fish ponds, fountains or similar bodies of water that do not have a fence or barrier, shall be completely covered with childproofing grate or other barrier to prevent access to children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
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Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Follow-Up Visit for 02/01/2023
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 06/13/2023
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 06/13/2023
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
[19a-87b-7(a)] · Household members shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems that might adversely affect children receiving family child care services.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4)] · When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four (4) feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars access to the water by the children. All entries and exits through such fence or barrier shall have self-closing, self-latching devices or locks. When an outside wall of the facility that serves as one side of the fence or barrier to the body of water has a doorway, such doorway shall remain locked. Shallow wading pools that are not fenced shall be emptied after each use and shall not collect water. Decorative ponds, fish ponds, fountains or similar bodies of water that do not have a fence or barrier, shall be completely covered with childproofing grate or other barrier to prevent access to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(o)] · The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(b)(1)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a current and complete enrollment form. This form shall be kept for one year after a child ceases to be enrolled in the family child care home.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-8a(a)-(f)] · The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such person ineligible. The provider shall not employ program staff who have a record the commissioner reasonably believes renders such staff ineligible. The provider shall maintain at the family child care home evidence of compliance with the comprehensive background check requirements. The provider shall make available to the OEC any information obtained concerning comprehensive background checks upon request.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(d)(7)] · Family 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 home. CO detectors shall comply with the Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Safety and shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(c)] · All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(f)(1)] · Infants under 12 months shall be placed to sleep in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-5(d) and/or 10(a)] · The provider shall maintain the family child care home within the licensed capacity, as indicated on the license.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(f)(3) and/or 19a-87b-10(f)(7)] · No potentially hazardous items shall be placed with an infant in a crib or hung over the side of a crib or other piece of equipment designed for sleeping except for a pacifier without attachments. Bibs and garments with ties or hooks shall be removed from infants that are placed to sleep. No toys or objects shall be attached to sleeping or rest equipment. No child under three years of age shall have access to teething necklaces, teething bracelets or other jewelry that could present a choking or strangulation hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(f)(8)] · The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child’s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child’s enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(h)(10)] · The provider shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(c)] · All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(h)(10)] · The provider shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5)] · The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(f)(8)] · The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child’s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child’s enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(d)(6)] · The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care children's sleeping areas, play areas and the basement. There shall be at least one smoke detector on each level of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(d)(8)] · The provider shall have easily accessible to the area of child care a minimum of one ABC multi-purpose fire extinguisher in operating condition that contains at least five pounds of fire extinguishing agent and shall have knowledge of its use and the ability to manage its use. Each fire extinguisher shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, at a height not to exceed five (5) feet above the floor. Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured in order to allow for immediate access.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(o)] · The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.