TARA A SMITH

License #DCFH.55266 · DAYVILLE, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

24 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

24 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(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-9(f)(2) 2 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-10(a) 1 The provider shall maintain the family child care home within the registered capacity. — 01-Capacity
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-6(c)(3) 1 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)(7) 1 Family child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the home. CO detectors shall comply with the Underwriters Labora…
19a-87b-10(c)(4) 1 The provider shall develop and implement a written schedule that is flexible, with time for free choice play, outdoor play, snacks, meals and a rest period. — 066-Flexible and Balanced Schedule
19a-87b-10(f)(8) 1 The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child�s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as n…
19a-87b-10(h)(10) 1 The provider shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program. — 080-Dev. Milestones

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