PAULA MASSA

License #DCFH.41382 · WETHERSFIELD, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

15 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

15 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(h) 5 The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-7(b) and/or 19a-87b-7(c) 1 The members of the household in a family child care home shall not have been convicted of any offenses which the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such household unsuitable for the provision of family child care s…
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-6(c)(3) 1 The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers. — 09-First Aid Certificate
19a-87b-9(b) 1 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(d)(6) 1 The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care children's sleeping areas, play areas and the basement. There shall be at least one smoke detector on each lev…
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 1 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(c )(4) 1 There shall be a bed, cot, mat or other provision for each child for napping or resting which is comfortable, clean, safe, and allows for minimal disturbance for each day care child. Day care children shall not be napped…
19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 1 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-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…

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