License #DCCC.70600 · GALES FERRY, CT · Capacity —
46 total deficiencies
46 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-79-6a 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(d)(10)
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3 | Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes. — 060-Approved Safety… |
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)
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2 | Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall include well constructed f… |
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)
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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-79-9a(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(e)(10)
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2 | Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. — 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked |
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
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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-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)
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2 | Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of … |
19a-79-10(h)(2)
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2 | Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. — 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible |
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)
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1 | Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed. — 130-C… |
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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood