License #DCFH.56265 · GALES FERRY, CT · Capacity 6
11 total deficiencies
11 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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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-5(j)
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1 | The applicant or provider shall notify the Commissioner in writing within five (5) working days of any change in circumstances which alters or affects the child care services. — 06-Notification of Change |
19a-87b-6(b)
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1 | 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)
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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-8(c)
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1 | Each provider shall identify to the Office of Early Childhood at least one emergency caregiver who shall be available and on call during customary business hours to provide child care only for unscheduled, unforeseen eme… |
19a-87b-9(f)(1)
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1 | There shall be sufficient indoor and outdoor play space to ensure appropriate activities, safety and comfort for the day care children. The indoor and outdoor play space shall be neither isolated nor remote from the prim… |
19a-87b-10(b)(2)
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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(l)
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1 | For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. — 055-Immunizations |
19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)
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1 | 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-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k)
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1 | For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. — 44-Immunizations |
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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood