MARIA MERCADO

License #DCFH.57758 · WATERBURY, CT · Capacity 6

Lifetime deficiency profile

19 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

19 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(b) 2 The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children. — 023-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 2 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)(3)(B) 2 For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying name, address and telephone numbers of emergency medical care provider for the c…
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 2 For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the name, address and telephone numbers of persons permitted to remove the child…
19a-87b-5(j) 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 provision of family child care services. — 011-Notification of Ch…
19a-87b-17(a)(2) 1 The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each child administered a nonpre…
19a-87b-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B) 1 The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. — 097-Nonprescription Topical Meds Stored/Labeled
19a-87b-8a 1 The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commissioner reasonably bel…
19a-87b-7(a) 1 Household members shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems that might adversely affect children receiving family child care services. — 017-Medical Statement
19a-87b-9(c) 1 All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children. — 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible

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