CARELOT CHILDREN'S CENTER- CHAPLIN

License #DCCC.16648 · CHAPLIN, CT · Capacity —

Lifetime deficiency profile

103 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

103 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.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 7 The building, equipment and services 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 cle…
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 6 Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. — 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 6 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-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 5 Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed. — 130-C…
19a-79-10(k)(5) 5 Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name. — 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-7a(g) 5 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 constru…
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 3 All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting. — 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 3 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-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 3 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 …

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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood