DIANE DORFER

License #DCFH.54523 · MANSFIELD CENTER, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

26 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

26 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)(6) 4 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(b) 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-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…
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-9(d)(5) 2 The provider shall establish a written plan for the protection of occupants in the event of fire or other emergency evacuation from the building. All child care staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of…
19a-87b-9(h) 2 The bathroom washing and toileting facilities shall be adequate to ensure the health, safety and comfort of the day care children. Sewage and garbage disposal systems shall ensure a sanitary environment. Garbage and tras…
19a-87b-9(a) 1 The facility and equipment shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall not pose a health hazard to children. — 16-Clean/Sanitary Environment
19a-87b-9(d)(4) 1 There shall be two (2) readily accessible, passable, remotely located and safe means of escape from each room used for child care in the facility. Passageways leading to means of escape shall have adequate lighting and b…
19a-87b-9(n) 1 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-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 1 For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. — 44-Immunizations

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