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1137 WEST ST, Southington CT 06489 · License #DCCC.16398 · Center · Child Care Center
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[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 Mar 2, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(g)(1-8)] · Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping 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 unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for an alternative sleep position or alternate piece of equipment. When infants can easily turn over from the supine to the prone position, they shall be put down to sleep on their back, but allowed to adopt whatever position they prefer for sleep. No items including, but not limited to, pillows, soft bumpers, toys and blankets, including weighted blankets, weighted sleepers, and weighted swaddles, 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 unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for its use. Bibs and garments with ties or hoods shall be removed from infants that are placed to sleep. No toys or objects shall be attached to sleeping or rest equipment. No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, bed, couch, soft mattress, waterbed or other soft surface. No infant shall be put to sleep or allowed to remain asleep in a child restraint system intended for use in a vehicle, an infant carrier, a swing or any place that is not specifically designed to be an infant bed unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying a medical reason for their use. No infant shall be swaddled unless the child has written documentation from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse specifying instructions and a timeframe for swaddling the infant. Infants under twelve months of age shall be physically observed at least every fifteen minutes to assess the infants breathing, color, temperature and comfort. 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. Written policies and procedures for sleep arrangements shall include the requirements of this subsection and shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the areas where infants under twelve months of age sleep. The operator shall document that the child’s parent(s) has been informed of the child care center or group child care home’s policies and procedures for sleep arrangements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child’s enrollment.
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 03/02/2026
Follow-Up Visit for 03/20/2025
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 05/16/2025
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 05/16/2025
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 12/04/2024
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 11/22/2024
Follow-Up Visit for 07/25/2024
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 10/07/2024
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 10/07/2024
Follow-Up Visit for 06/28/2024
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 07/30/2024
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 07/30/2024
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 Jun 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-2a(c)(8)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(g)(6)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D)] · Children shall be supervised at all times while at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 Dec 4, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a] · 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 22, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 Nov 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 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 Oct 7, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024
Category: other. 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 Jul 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] · For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance. 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 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] · For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] · There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. 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 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(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 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] · Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of Early Childhood prior to implementation of the plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Jul 11, 2023
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 Jul 11, 2023
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 Jul 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
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 Jan 17, 2023
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 Dec 6, 2022
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 16, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(c)] · The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, services or voluntary closing shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change. A change of location, change of operator or a change of ownership requires a new initial application.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: other. 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 16, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(g)] · 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 Aug 16, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 16, 2022
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 16, 2022
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 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)] · The operator and 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 31, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(d)(1)] · In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2021
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 31, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(e)(9)] · The operator shall post radon test results in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a] · 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 Aug 31, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(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 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2021
Category: health medication. 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 31, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(g)] · 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 Aug 31, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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 31, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Follow-Up Visit for 10/27/2022
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 01/17/2023
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 01/17/2023
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 12/06/2022
Inspection & Findings
Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 08/04/2022