HELEN CLAY

License #DCFH.55102 · NEW HAVEN, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

8 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

8 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 8 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
19a-87b-9(h) 1 The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-10(b)(4) 1 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(h) 1 The provider shall be responsible for the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors or on excursions. It is done by a provider who is within effective sight or s…
19a-87b-9(b) 1 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(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…
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…
19a-87b-9(d)(7) 1 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…

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