CAROL POTTINGER

License #DCFH.54927 · BRIDGEPORT, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

39 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

39 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) 6 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(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 5 For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. — 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 5 For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying emergency health care for the child. — 45-Emergency Permission Form
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 4 For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying any persons permitted to remove the child from the child care home on behalf of …
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-10(b)(1) 3 For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a current and complete enrollment form. This form shall be kept for one year after a child ceases to be cared for in the facility. — 42-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-10(b)(4) 3 The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, illnesses, unusual behaviors that occur at the facility and observations of the child made by the provider. — 46-Incident Log
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) 2 For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying transportation for children leaving the home as part of the child care program. …
19a-87b-5(j) 1 The applicant or provider shall notify the Commissioner in writing within five (5) working days of any change in circumstances which alters or affects the child care services. — 06-Notification of Change
19a-87b-9(d)(6) 1 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…

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