CATHY MAHLER

License #DCFH.54749 · STAMFORD, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

29 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

29 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-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-10(b)(2)(A) 4 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-10(c )(4) 3 There shall be a bed, cot, mat or other provision for each child for napping or resting which is comfortable, clean, safe, and allows for minimal disturbance for each day care child. Day care children shall not be napped…
19a-87b-6(b) 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-10(f) 2 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-9(d)(3) 2 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)(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-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(c) 1 Poisonous substances shall not be accessible to children enrolled in the facility. Poisonous and unidentified plants and plant parts shall be removed from the area, protected by barriers, or kept out of the reach of chil…
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…

↑ Each rule code links to its CT most-cited rules breakdown — director-friendly summaries with evidence checklists.

Get the full Risk Score

Sign up to get this facility's full 0-1000 Risk Score across 8 weighted compliance components — citation history, evidence completeness, drill compliance, mock inspection scores, and more.

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