JOY E DUFFY

License #DCFH.52821 · COVENTRY, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

30 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

30 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(b) 4 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-6(c)(3) 3 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(d)(3) 3 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-9(d)(7) 2 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(d)(6) 2 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) 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-9(d)(8) 2 The provider shall show documentation that any new heating system or auxiliary heater installed after original construction of the facility has been inspected and approved for proper and safe installation by an authorize…
19a-87b-6(b) 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(n) 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(f)(2) 2 When there is a swimming pool or any other body of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence/barrier, four (4) fee…

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