THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

License #DCCC.70167 · BERLIN, CT · Capacity —

Lifetime deficiency profile

40 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

40 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-79-10(h)(2) 4 Toys and other objects with a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (11/4) inches shall not be accessible to children…
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 2 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-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 2 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 dia…
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 2 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, supervis…
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 2 The operator shall post emergency plans in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. — 013-Emergency Plans
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-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 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-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 2 There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. The kitchen in child care centers or gr…
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 2 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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 2 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…

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