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Lismette Santos

Waterbury CT 06706 · License #DCFH.57690 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home

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Capacity 9 childrenAges 6 mo – 52 yrLast inspected May 6, 2026

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Address: Waterbury CT 06706 · Directions
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Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

Does not accept Care 4 Kids
Licensed for 9 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Connecticut OEC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

4.5

Connecticut average

3.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

May 6, 2026 — Follow-Up Inspection

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation

Low
[-] · -
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

Apr 13, 2026 — Follow-Up Inspection

3 violations cited · view state record

3 violations

Low
[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 May 26, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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.

Substantiated complaints

Complaint

Aug 12, 2025

Follow-Up Visit for 07/22/2025

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 08/18/2025

Complaint

Jul 22, 2025

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 08/18/2025

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1A complaint alleged: “Follow-Up Visit for 07/22/2025” — what is your current policy to prevent this?
2A complaint alleged: “Inspection & Findings” — what is your current policy to prevent this?

Data synced from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Feb 4, 2026 — UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL

5 violations cited · view state record

5 violations

Low
[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 May 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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 May 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(d)(3)] · The provider shall maintain in the family child care home a written individual plan of care for each child with disabilities or special health care needs who requires special care be taken or provided while the child is at the family child care home. Such plan shall be developed with the child’s parent(s) and health care provider at intake, implemented and updated as necessary. Such plan shall include appropriate care of the child in the event of a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the provider, parent(s) and any approved staff members responsible for the care of the child.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-17(b)(3)] · Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, 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 family child care home. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written order of the authorized prescriber and shall not administer the first dose of any medication, except in an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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 May 26, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

Sep 18, 2024 — UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL

8 violations cited · view state record

8 violations

Low
[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 Oct 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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 Oct 23, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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 Oct 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the name, address and telephone numbers of persons permitted to remove the child from the family child care home on behalf of the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying name, address and telephone numbers of emergency medical care provider for the children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C)-(D)-(F)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying any activity away from the family child care home, including days and times, and transportation for children leaving the family child care home by the provider or staff.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(d)(3)] · The provider shall maintain in the family child care home a written individual plan of care for each child with disabilities or special health care needs who requires special care be taken or provided while the child is at the family child care home. Such plan shall be developed with the child’s parent(s) and health care provider at intake, implemented and updated as necessary. Such plan shall include appropriate care of the child in the event of a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the provider, parent(s) and any approved staff members responsible for the care of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)] · Every stairway shall have a sturdy handrail with no areas in which a child may fall through, shall provide safe passageway and be maintained free of obstructions. There shall be a gate or other structure in place that may be hung, drawn or lowered at the entry of stairways accessible to children to prevent falls.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

Oct 11, 2023 — UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL

23 violations cited · view state record

23 violations

Low
[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 Mar 15, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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 Mar 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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 Mar 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the name, address and telephone numbers of persons permitted to remove the child from the family child care home on behalf of the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying name, address and telephone numbers of emergency medical care provider for the children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C)-(D)-(F)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying any activity away from the family child care home, including days and times, and transportation for children leaving the family child care home by the provider or staff.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(b)(4)] · The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, incidents that shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families, injuries, illnesses or unusual behaviors that occur and observations of the child made by the provider during business hours. The incident log shall be complete and be available upon request to the Office of Early Childhood and shared with the parent(s) no later than the next business day.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(c)(6)] · For each child in care, there shall be individual bedding, towel and toilet articles appropriate to the needs of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-10(c)] · The provider is responsible for ensuring that the physical needs of the children are adequately met while receiving family child care services.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(b)] · The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-12(a)] · If care is provided for one or more hours between the hours of 10 P.M. and 5 a.m., the provider is responsible for providing a separate bed, appropriate to the child's age, with individual, clean bedding. The bed shall be located in a quiet part of the family child care home. A child six (6) years of age or older, shall not be in a room shared with any adult, nor with another child of the opposite sex unless the children are siblings and the provider maintains at the family child care home written parent permission consenting to such sleep arrangement. For a child younger than three years of age, the bed shall be on the same floor as the provider. In preparation for sleep, the child shall be dressed in appropriate, comfortable sleepwear as agreed to by the parent of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-17(a)(2)] · The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written permission of the parent(s).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B)] · The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-17(b)(3)] · Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, 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 family child care home. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written order of the authorized prescriber and shall not administer the first dose of any medication, except in an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-5(j)] · The applicant or provider shall notify the Commissioner in writing within five (5) working days of any change in circumstances which alters or affects the provision of family child care services.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-6(b)] · The provider shall be physically, emotionally and mentally able to handle child care responsibilities and emergencies and shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems which may impair such ability or otherwise adversely affect the children in care. The provider shall furnish to the Office of Early Childhood, medical information and documentation as requested.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-6(e)] · The applicant and provider shall demonstrate the personal qualities appropriate for working and communicating with children and their families and other adults.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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 Mar 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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 Mar 15, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(c)] · All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)] · Every stairway shall have a sturdy handrail with no areas in which a child may fall through, shall provide safe passageway and be maintained free of obstructions. There shall be a gate or other structure in place that may be hung, drawn or lowered at the entry of stairways accessible to children to prevent falls.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[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 Mar 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
[19a-87b-9(h)] · The water temperature at the tap shall be within a range of sixty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.