License #DCFH.55089 · NORTHFORD, CT · Capacity 6
51 total deficiencies
51 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.
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19a-87b-9(f)(2)
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5 | 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-9(h)
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4 | The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature |
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B)
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4 | 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-7(a)
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3 | The members of the household shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems which might adversely affect the day care children. The provider shall furnish every two (2) years and at any other time r… |
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)
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3 | 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(n)
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2 | 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)(1)
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2 | 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)(2)(A)
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2 | 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)
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2 | 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-10(f)
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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… |
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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 12, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood