VERNICE CUFFY

License #DCFH.56175 · NEW HAVEN, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

16 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

16 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(d)(6) 2 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(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(c) 2 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-7(a) 1 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-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-10(b)(2)(A) 1 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) 1 For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. — 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-5(g)(2) 1 The license shall be displayed conspicuously in a location visible to the Office of Early Childhood staff and to parents whose children are in care or who are considering placing their children in the provider's care. — …
19a-87b-5(h) 1 When a child is enrolled, the provider shall furnish the parent(s) with the telephone number of the Office of Early Childhood. The provider shall explain that any person with good cause and in good faith may file a compl…
19a-87b-9(a) 1 The facility and equipment shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall not pose a health hazard to children. — 16-Clean/Sanitary Environment

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