CATHERINE FORTIN

License #DCFH.23000 · CHESHIRE, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

31 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

31 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-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 4 For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. — 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 4 Prior to the administration of any medication, the licensed provider and any substitute(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practi…
19a-87b-17 3 If the provider accepts responsibility for the administration of medications of any kind, the provider shall comply with all requirements in the regulations that pertain to the administration of medications and shall hav…
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 3 The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registere…
19a-87b-9(h) 2 The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-10(b)(4) 2 The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, illnesses, unusual behaviors that occur at the facility and observations of the child made by the provider. — 46-Incident Log
19a-87b-6(b) 1 The provider shall be physically, emotionally and mentally able to handle child care responsibilities and emergencies and shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems which might impair such abili…
19a-87b-9(d)(7) 1 The provider shall have easily accessible to the area of child care at least one five (5) pound ABC multi-purpose fire extinguisher in operating condition and shall have knowledge of its use. Each fire extinguisher shall…
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 1 For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a current and complete enrollment form. This form shall be kept for one year after a child ceases to be cared for in the facility. — 42-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-10(d) 1 An appropriate plan for each child's individual care shall be developed with the child's parent(s) at intake and updated as necessary to meet the child's changing needs. — 51-Individual Plan of Care

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