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Bright Years Old Saybrook

Child care center

139 Mill Rock Rd E
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Nov 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-CT-DCCC.70361-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Old Saybrook, CT
Record Period
2018–2026
Source Documents
20
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 19 licensing visits from March 2018 to July 2026, OEC cited 38 violations at Bright Years Old Saybrook.

Visits
19
2018–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations
Violations
38
Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff
Visits With Violations
13
Correction dates are not published
Complaint investigations
4
Investigations opened on a complaint

Violations by Year

  • Violations
2011: 0 violations across 0 visits020110 visits2012: 0 violations across 0 visits020120 visits2013: 0 violations across 0 visits020130 visits2014: 0 violations across 0 visits020140 visits2015: 0 violations across 0 visits020150 visits2016: 0 violations across 0 visits020160 visits2017: 0 violations across 0 visits020170 visits2018: 0 violations across 2 visits020182 visits2019: 0 violations across 1 visit020191 visit2020: 6 violations across 2 visits620202 visits2021: 3 violations across 2 visits320212 visits2022: 7 violations across 3 visits720223 visits2023: 6 violations across 3 visits620233 visits2024: 1 violation across 1 visit120241 visit2025: 7 violations across 1 visit720251 visit2026: 8 violations across 4 visits82026*4 visits2011: 0 violations across 0 visits020110 visits2012: 0 violations across 0 visits020120 visits2013: 0 violations across 0 visits020130 visits2014: 0 violations across 0 visits020140 visits2015: 0 violations across 0 visits020150 visits2016: 0 violations across 0 visits020160 visits2017: 0 violations across 0 visits020170 visits2018: 0 violations across 2 visits020182 visits2019: 0 violations across 1 visit020191 visit2020: 6 violations across 2 visits620202 visits2021: 3 violations across 2 visits320212 visits2022: 7 violations across 3 visits720223 visits2023: 6 violations across 3 visits620233 visits2024: 1 violation across 1 visit120241 visit2025: 7 violations across 1 visit720251 visit2026: 8 violations across 4 visits82026*4 visits

* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.

Violations by year
YearVisitsViolations
201100
201200
201300
201400
201500
201600
201700
201820
201910
202026
202123
202237
202336
202411
202517
202648

What the Record Shows

  • OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
  • OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
  • 4 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest full inspection, March 12, 2026, recorded 6 violations.

What to Ask About

Report at a Glance

Facility
Bright Years Old Saybrook
Address
139 Mill Rock Rd E, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
License Number
CT-DCCC.70361
License Type
Child care center
Licensed Capacity
147 children
Capacity Under Age 3
96 children
Ages Served
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours
Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
License Expires
2029-07-31
Record Window
September 1, 2011 to November 1, 2026
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A violation is a licensing regulation Connecticut found was not met. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A)Child behavior managementCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2026-933

  2. 2026

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-2237

  3. 2026

    Unannounced full inspection

    6 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)Non-Prescription Topical MedicationsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)Child Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(c)(2)Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance programCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)LightingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-1034

  4. 2026

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6)RatiosCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2026-75

  5. 2025

    Unannounced full inspection

    7 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(6)Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and aroundCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)Authorized prescriber/parent permissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)Labeling and storageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prepCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(c)(2)Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance programCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)Non-Prescription Topical MedicationsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-401

  6. 2024

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-1349

  7. 2023

    Unannounced full inspection

    4 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-5264

  8. 2023

    Investigation

    2 violations

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)Administration- Managing Child BehaviorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E)Administration- Failure to ReportCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2023-53

  9. 2023

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4742

  10. 2022

    Unannounced full inspection

    4 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Rugs SecuredCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4742

  11. 2022

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(d)Physical Plant- Basic requirementsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2022-401

  12. 2022

    Investigation

    2 violations

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)Administration-Policies, plans and proceduresCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2022-296

  13. 2021

    Unannounced full inspection

    2 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a001b-AdministrationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-3023

  14. 2021

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)Administration- Managing Child BehaviorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2021-622

  15. 2020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-2211

  16. 2020

    Unannounced full inspection

    6 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-9a(a)(2)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MARCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(a)(3)Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects InaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(5)Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's NameCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(k)(1)Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from ParentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-763

  17. 2019

    Unannounced full inspection

    No violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-1400

  18. 2018

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-1370

  19. 2018

    Unannounced full inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-1370

Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Citation 19a-79-9a(a)(2), Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(2) in February 2020, December 2022 and December 2023. The agency describes it this way: Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    1818192020212122222223232324252626262619a-79-9a(a)(2) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Administration- Managing Child Behavior, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) in September 2021 and January 2023. The agency describes it this way: Administration- Managing Child Behavior. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    1818192020212122222223232324252626262619a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Citation 19a-79-7a(c)(2), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(c)(2) in February 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    1818192020212122222223232324252626262619a-79-7a(c)(2) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Non-Prescription Topical Medications, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) in February 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Non-Prescription Topical Medications. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    1818192020212122222223232324252626262619a-79-9a(a)(2-3) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 19a-79-9a(a)(2): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

  2. 02

    What changed after 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Administration- Managing Child Behavior: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  3. 03

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(c)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 19a-79-7a(c)(2): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  4. 04

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Non-Prescription Topical Medications: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  5. 05

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  6. 06

    Has the center ever been referred for legal action or put on a corrective plan, and what changed afterward?

    OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, inspections, investigations and the violations cited at each are published by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood's Division of Licensing in its daily files on data.ct.gov.

  • Child care licensing program data (data.ct.gov)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.70361

    Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-1370

    Visit Mar 23, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-1370

    Visit Apr 6, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-1400

    Visit Mar 26, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-763

    Visit Feb 14, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-2211

    Visit Aug 21, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2021-622

    Visit Sep 16, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-3023

    Visit Nov 30, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2022-296

    Visit May 4, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2022-401

    Visit Jun 10, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-4742

    Visit Dec 14, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-4742

    Visit Jan 5, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2023-53

    Visit Jan 19, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-5264

    Visit Dec 27, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2024-1349

    Visit Dec 31, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-401

    Visit Feb 3, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2026-75

    Visit Jan 30, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-1034

    Visit Mar 12, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-2237

    Visit May 20, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2026-933

    Visit Jul 30, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowSeptember 1, 2011 – November 1, 2026

  • This record is OEC's list of active child care licenses as of November 2026, with the inspections, follow-up visits and investigations in OEC's files, which run from September 2011.
  • OEC's files give no correction date for a violation, so no violation in this record shows one; OEC's resolution of each inspection or investigation (a corrective action plan, a referral to its legal division) is kept with the visit.
  • Exempt child care centers (programs OEC records but does not license, such as those a public school runs) and youth camps are not in this record.
  • OEC's files give no county and no map point for a program.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Correction dates
OEC's files record the violation cited, not when it was corrected.
Severity of violations
OEC's files do not grade violations.
Complaints not investigated
Complaints OEC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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