ELIZABETH MEARKLE

License #DCFH.54118 · PLANTSVILLE, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

63 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

63 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(f)(2) 9 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…
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 4 For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. — 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-9(b) 3 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(d)(1) 3 The provider shall ensure that the home and grounds provide a reasonable degree of safety from fire. — 19-Safe Storage of Flammables
19a-87b-9(h) 3 The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 3 The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies. — 032-Emergency Plan
19a-87b-5(e) 3 The provider shall care for no more than two (2) children under the age of two (2) years at one time, including his/her own children, except that the provider may care for up to six (6) children under the age of two (2) …
19a-87b-6(c) 3 The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home. — 015-CPR Certificate
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(d)(4)(D) 2 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…

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