CDI HEAD START - PORTLAND CENTER

License #DCCC.70436 · PORTLAND, CT · Capacity —

Lifetime deficiency profile

7 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

7 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 7 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 1 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) 1 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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 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-79-3a(e)(6) 1 The operator shall post emergency plans in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. — 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 1 Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the res…
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 1 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-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 1 A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. A program providing care for one (1) or more hours between …

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