VANESSA CRUZ

License #DCFH.56891 · WEST HAVEN, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

9 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

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.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
19a-87b-6(b) 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-9(b) 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) 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)(3) 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(d)(5) 1 The provider shall establish a written plan for the protection of occupants in the event of fire or other emergency evacuation from the building. All child care staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of…
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
19a-87b-9(m) 1 The provider shall have easily available, but out of reach of young children, adequate first aid supplies and current information about medical emergencies and appropriate first aid procedures. — 39-First Aid Supplies
19a-87b-10(c )(4) 1 There shall be a bed, cot, mat or other provision for each child for napping or resting which is comfortable, clean, safe, and allows for minimal disturbance for each day care child. Day care children shall not be napped…

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