A STEP ABOVE CHILDCARE

License #DCCC.70699 · GLASTONBURY, CT · Capacity —

Lifetime deficiency profile

39 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

39 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-79-7a(h)(2) 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(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 3 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-79-6a(a)(2) 2 A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises l…
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 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-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 2 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 require participat…
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 2 A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that i…
19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 1 The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical …
19a-79-2a(c)(8) 1 At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home. — 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(c)(1-4) 1 The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If …
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 1 The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the …

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