Child Care Center
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My First Steps Group Child Care
Hartford, CT
· Hartford County
138 BONNER ST,
Hartford, CT 06106-3515
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCGH.80014
Active Through
Feb 28, 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
My First Steps Group Child Care is a Child Care Center in HARTFORD CT, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00:00-17:00:00
- Tuesday08:00:00-17:00:00
- Wednesday08:00:00-17:00:00
- Thursday08:00:00-17:00:00
- Friday08:00:00-17:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2814199 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-03-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2738034 | IN PROCESS |
| 2025-02-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2547994 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and | |||
| 2024-01-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2349252 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-4a(b)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consu | |||
| 2023-02-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2194368 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-02-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2190459 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-4a(b)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks [19a-79-9a(a)(3)] - Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall | |||
| 2022-02-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2049713 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2022-02-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2045187 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(4)] - Only central heating or permanently installed heating systems shall be used. Portable space heaters are prohibited. - 068-Portable Space Heaters [19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] - Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed. - 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards [19a-79-10(k)(5)] - Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name. - 140-Bottles Individually Identifed w/ Child's Name [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] - All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall re | |||
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