License #DCFH.52755 · MERIDEN, CT · Capacity 6
19 total deficiencies
19 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-6(b)
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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)
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2 | 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(b)
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2 | 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-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-9(o)
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1 | The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develo… |
19a-87b-10(i)
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1 | The provider shall be responsible for the supervision of the children at all times indoors, outdoors or on excursions. The provider shall be either indoors or outdoors with all children in care unless an approved staff i… |
19a-87b-10(b)(2)
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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-9(d)(7)
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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-10(f)
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1 | The provider shall change an infant's diapers frequently for the child's comfort, shall cleanse and disinfect the surface of the changing area after changing each diaper, shall dispose of waste material in a sanitary man… |
19a-87b-10(d)
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1 | An appropriate plan for each child's individual care shall be developed with the child's parent(s) at intake and updated as necessary to meet the child's changing needs. — 51-Individual Plan of Care |
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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood