LISA BALZANO

License #DCFH.55530 · BRANFORD, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

17 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

17 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-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-6(c)(3) 2 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(h) 2 The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature
19a-87b-9(n) 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)(3)(D) 1 For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the conditions under which the parent will allow swimming when recreational swim…
19a-87b-9(l) 1 The provider shall utilize safe transportation for children when transportation is required for an emergency or a child care activity. This shall include, but not be limited to, the use of child auto safety restraints. A…
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) 1 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-9(d)(5) 1 Provider and all child care staff shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. — 26-Fire Drills-Quarterly
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…
19a-87b-9(k) 1 The provider shall have a working telephone at the facility, with emergency numbers posted nearby in an easily visible location. — 37-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted

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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 12, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood