License #DCCC.70400 · ELLINGTON, CT · Capacity —
21 total deficiencies
21 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-79-7a(h)(2)
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3 | 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(e)(10)
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2 | Potentially hazardous substances and materials in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a labeled container identifying the exact contents and dilutions, used according to the manufacturer�… |
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
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2 | 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(c)(2)
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1 | For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, ext… |
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)
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1 | There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor… |
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)
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1 | 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(d)(11)
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1 | Backpacks, handbags, purses or other bags belonging to adults, staff or program staff for carrying personal articles shall not be accessible to children. — 083- Staff personal articles inaccessible |
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
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1 | 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-79-9a(a)(3)
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1 | Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall… |
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
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1 | 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