License #DCFH.46282 · BRIDGEPORT, CT · Capacity 6
32 total deficiencies
32 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.
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19a-87b-9(d)(7)
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4 | 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-9(b)
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3 | 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(h)
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3 | The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature |
19a-87b-9(d)(3)
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2 | Electrical cords and appliances shall be in good repair. Special protective covers for all electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children. — 21-Electrical Safety |
19a-87b-6(c)
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2 | The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. — 015-CPR Certificate |
19a-87b-6(b)
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2 | 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(c)
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2 | Poisonous substances shall not be accessible to children enrolled in the facility. Poisonous and unidentified plants and plant parts shall be removed from the area, protected by barriers, or kept out of the reach of chil… |
19a-87b-8a
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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-17
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1 | 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-9(d)(6)
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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… |
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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood