License #DCCC.70367 · CHESTER, CT · Capacity —
44 total deficiencies
44 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.
| Rule | Times cited | Sample narrative |
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19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
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4 | Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication 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 f… |
19a-79-7a(h)(2)
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4 | 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-79-7a(h)(7)
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3 | The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children. — 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced |
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
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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)
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2 | 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)
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2 | 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)
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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-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)
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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-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)
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2 | At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has successfully completed within the past three years an Office of Early Childhood ap… |
19a-79-9a(b)(5)
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2 | Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label direct… |
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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood