License #DCFH.46377 · BRIDGEPORT, CT · Capacity 6
20 total deficiencies
20 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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3 | 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)(2)(A)
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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(d)(5)
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2 | The provider shall establish a written plan for the protection of occupants in the event of fire or other emergency evacuation from the building. All child care staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of… |
19a-87b-9(n)
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2 | The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the facility… |
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… |
19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)
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1 | Every stairway shall have a sturdy handrail for children to use, shall provide safe passageway and be maintained free of obstructions. Sturdy child-safe gates shall be placed at the top and bottom of stairways to prevent… |
19a-87b-9(b)
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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(h)
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1 | The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature |
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B)
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1 | For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying emergency health care for the child. — 45-Emergency Permission Form |
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)
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1 | For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying any persons permitted to remove the child from the child care home on behalf of … |
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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood