PHELPS INGERSOLL CTR FOR CHILDREN @ MCDONOUGH

License #DCCC.70119 · MIDDLETOWN, CT · Capacity —

Lifetime deficiency profile

73 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

73 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-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 7 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-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 5 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-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 5 The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's en…
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 5 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-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 4 The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual trai…
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 3 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) 2 Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard. — 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean,…
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 2 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-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 2 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…

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