Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Carmen A Ortiz
Willimantic, CT
· Windham County
24 LAFAYETTE ST,
Willimantic, CT 06226-2910
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
DCFH.56417
Active Through
Jan 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
CARMEN A ORTIZ is a Family Child Care Home in WILLIMANTIC CT, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- MondayMon-Fri | 5:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- TuesdayMon-Fri | 5:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- WednesdayMon-Fri | 5:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- ThursdayMon-Fri | 5:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- FridayMon-Fri | 5:30 AM-5:30 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2717870 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-10-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2672233 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-10-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2669479 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(o)] - The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file. - 051-Pets [19a-87b-10(b)(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 registered nurse. These records shall be r | |||
| 2025-02-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2538000 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-01-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2537247 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(i)(1)] - The provider's personal schedule shall ensure that the provider has sufficient rest for alert and competent attention to the children receiving family child care services. - 082-Personal Schedule-Alert/Competent Attention [19a-87b-13] - The provider, assistant, emergency caregiver or substitute shall allow the Office of Early Childhood immediate access during customary hours to the facility named on the license whenever the Office of Early Childhood seeks to perform an inspection. The provider or substitute shall allow the Office of Early Childhood to inspect, upon request, any records required to be maintained. - 093-Access | |||
| 2024-08-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2459317 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-08-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2454510 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. - 055-Immunizations [19a-87b-9(c)] - All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children. - 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible [19a-87b-10(c)] - The provider is responsible for ensuring that the physical needs of the children are adequately met while receiving family child care services. - 062-Meeting the Child's Needs [19a-87b-9(k)] - The provider shall have a working telephone at the family child care home, with emergency numbers posted in a readily accessible location in an area where family child care services are provided which is known to the provider and all staff. - 048-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted [19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n)] - The provider shall have at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit where children are in care, including field trips. Each kit shall be | |||
| 2023-10-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2306153 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(d)(3)] - The provider shall maintain in the family child care home a written individual plan of care for each child with disabilities or special health care needs who requires special care be taken or provided while the child is at the family child care home. Such plan shall be developed with the child�s parent(s) and health care provider at intake, implemented and updated as necessary. Such plan shall include appropriate care of the child in the event of a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the provider, parent(s) and any approved staff members responsible for the care of the child. - 069-Individual Plan of Care | |||
| 2023-09-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2293970 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(f)(8)] - The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child�s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child�s enrollment. - 077-Reqts for Sleeping Arrangements Posted/Discussed [19a-87b-10(d)(3)] - The provider shall maintain in the family child care home a written individual plan of care for each child with disabilities or special health care needs who requires special care be taken or provided while the child is at the family child care home. Such plan shall be developed with the child�s parent(s) and health care provider at intake, implemented and updated as necessary. Such plan shall include appropriate care of the child in the event of a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the provider, parent(s) and any approved staff members responsible for the care of the child. - 069-Individual Plan of Care | |||
| 2022-10-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2147486 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-10(b)(1)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a current and complete enrollment form. This form shall be kept for one year after a child ceases to be enrolled in the family child care home. - 053-Enrollment Form [19a-87b-6(b)] - 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 may impair such ability or otherwise adversely affect the children in care. The provider shall furnish to the Office of Early Childhood, medical information and documentation as requested. - 013-Medical Statement [19a-87b-10(b)(4)] - The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, incidents that shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families, injuries, illnesses or unusual behaviors that occur and observations of the child made by the provider during business hours. The inci | |||
| 2022-09-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2142590 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-87b-8, 19a-87b-8(d) and/or 19a-87b-8(e)] - The provider may have substitutes and assistants in the family child care home only after the intended staff member has been approved in writing by the Commissioner. All staff members shall have read and understood the regulations and shall be familiar with the operating procedures of the family child care home. Assistants shall maintain current first aid certification and substitutes shall maintain current first aid and CPR certification. - 019-Substitute/Assistant | |||
| 2021-09-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1991604 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-87b-9(b)] - 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)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] - For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record. - 055-Immunizations [19a-87b-10(b)(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 registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home. - 054-Child Health Record [19a-87b-9(d)(5)] - The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home | |||
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