BRENDA L CASTRO

License #DCFH.52181 · EAST HAVEN, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

18 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

18 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) 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(l) 2 For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. — 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-6(c) 2 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-10(b)(4) 1 The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, incidents that shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families, injuries, illnesses or unusual behaviors that occu…
19a-87b-8a 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(f)(8) 1 The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child�s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as n…
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 1 The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall b…
19a-87b-9(k) 1 The provider shall have a working telephone at the family child care home, with emergency numbers posted in a readily accessible location in an area where family child care services are provided which is known to the pro…
19a-87b-9(d)(7) 1 Family child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the home. CO detectors shall comply with the Underwriters Labora…
19a-87b-9(d)(3) 1 Electrical cords and appliances shall be secured and in good repair. Electrical cords shall not hang within reach of children. Protective covers or approved safety outlets shall be provided for all electrical receptacle…

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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 12, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood