DENISE WORKS

License #DCFH.25513 · STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT · Capacity 6

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-87b-9(b) 5 The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that would be dangerous to children. — 17-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-9(f)(2) 4 When there is a swimming pool or any other body of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence/barrier, four (4) fee…
19a-87b-6(c) 4 The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. — …
19a-87b-6(b) 3 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)(5) 3 The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies. — 032-Emergency Plan
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 2 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-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 2 For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. — 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-9(d)(8) 1 The provider shall show documentation that any new heating system or auxiliary heater installed after original construction of the facility has been inspected and approved for proper and safe installation by an authorize…
19a-87b-8a(a)-(f) 1 The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commissioner reasonably bel…
19a-87b-10(c)(4) 1 The provider shall develop and implement a written schedule that is flexible, with time for free choice play, outdoor play, snacks, meals and a rest period. — 066-Flexible and Balanced Schedule

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