DOROTHY H STEVENS

License #DCFH.53828 · MIDDLETOWN, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

19 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

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.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 3 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-6(c)(3) 2 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-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-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-9(h) 1 The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-6(b) 1 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(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(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 1 The provider shall have at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit where children are in care, including field trips. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to the pr…
19a-87b-10(c)(4) 1 The provider shall develop and implement a written schedule that is flexible, with time for free choice play, outdoor play, snacks, meals and a rest period. — 066-Flexible and Balanced Schedule
19a-87b-9(d)(7) 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…

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