License #DCFH.56703 · BRIDGEPORT, CT · Capacity 6
9 total deficiencies
9 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 9 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(b)
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1 | 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)
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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(d)(2)
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1 | Fasteners for doors to cupboards, closets and rooms shall be designed so that it is impossible for a child to become locked in the enclosed area. Every room used for child care or capable of access by children, when prov… |
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-9(d)(6)
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1 | 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(d)(7)
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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(f)(2)
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1 | 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-9(h)
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1 | The bathroom washing and toileting facilities shall be adequate to ensure the health, safety and comfort of the day care children. Sewage and garbage disposal systems shall ensure a sanitary environment. Garbage and tras… |
19a-87b-9(k)
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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