License #DCFH.56413 · HAMDEN, CT · Capacity 6
17 total deficiencies
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.
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19a-87b-9(h)
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3 | The temperature of water at taps used by children shall be safe to prevent scalding. — 36-Water Temperature |
19a-87b-6(c)(3)
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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(b)
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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-13
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2 | The provider or substitute shall allow Office of Early Childhood staff full access to the facility named on the registration, whenever Office of Early Childhood staff seeks to perform home visits. The provider or substit… |
19a-87b-9(a)
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2 | 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 |
19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)
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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(d)(3)
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1 | Electrical cords and appliances shall be in good repair. Special protective covers for all electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children. — 21-Electrical Safety |
19a-87b-9(c)
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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(g)
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1 | The ventilation, light and temperature of the facility shall ensure the health and comfort of the day care children. The room temperature where children are present at the facility shall not be lower than 68 degrees Fahr… |
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… |
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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood