License #DCCC.12593 · ESSEX, CT · Capacity —
150 total deficiencies
150 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 10 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.
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19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)
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11 | 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. — … |
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
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9 | 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. — 089-Playground Free From Hazards |
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)
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8 | A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or de… |
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
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8 | A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that i… |
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)
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8 | 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 req… |
19a-79-7a(h)(2)
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7 | Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. — 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment |
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)
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5 | The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not… |
19a-79-3a(e)(2)
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4 | The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. — 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate |
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)
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4 | When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Chang… |
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)
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4 | 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 documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for … |
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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood