The Vardell Report.Brightpath - Glastonbury

Across 30 licensing visits from November 2017 to October 2026, OEC cited 97 violations at Brightpath - Glastonbury.

Visits

30

2017–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

97

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

19

Correction dates are not published

Complaint investigations

4

Investigations opened on a complaint

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. Oct 202026

   Unannounced full inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-4431

2. Dec 182025

   Unannounced partial inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-4753

3. Nov 122025

   Unannounced full inspection

   11 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)Non-Prescription Topical MedicationsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prepCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(g)(1-8)Safe SleepCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returnedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(e)(1-10)DiaperingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)Children's Enrollment informationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(1-2)Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-4299

4. Aug 72025

   Investigation

   1 violation

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

   • 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D)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), 2025-870

5. Dec 232024

   Unannounced full inspection

   9 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(e)(1-6)PostingsCitedNo 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)(10)Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)Labeling and storageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returnedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(e)(1-10)DiaperingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Annual policy training for program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)Non-Prescription Topical MedicationsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(g)(1-8)Safe SleepCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-4926

6. May 102024

   Investigation

   1 violation

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

   • 19a-79-3a001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of 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), 2024-401

7. Nov 202023

   Unannounced full inspection

   5 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-10(d)(2)(E) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(5)Refrigerators & Food Prep FacilitiesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)Authorized Released PermissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good RepairCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-4837

8. Mar 132023

   Unannounced partial inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-900

9. Dec 222022

   Follow-up visit

   3 violations

   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4212

10. Oct 272022

    Unannounced full inspection

    13 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)MenusCitedNo 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-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)Crib/Bed Used for Infant SleepingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo 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-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)Med Trained Staff/CertificatesCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)(3)Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8CitedNo 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), X2022-4212

11. Aug 312022

    CO/NCAP monitoring visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-3693

12. Aug 232022

    Investigation

    3 violations

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

    • CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A)Administration- Managing Child BehaviorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2022-650

13. Jun 232022

    Investigation

    2 violations

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

    • 19a-79-3a(a)Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(b)Staffing- Staff recordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2022-433

14. Mar 282022

    CO/NCAP monitoring visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-1230

15. Dec 92021

    Investigation

    2 violations

    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
    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- 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), 2021-880

16. Sep 222021

    Investigation

    2 violations

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Referred to Legal Division.

    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- RatiosCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2021-658

17. Aug 42021

    Unannounced full inspection

    8 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(4)Food Service CertificateCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)Authorized Released PermissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)Med Trained Staff/CertificatesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good RepairCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/DisposedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-1561

18. Mar 82021

    Investigation

    1 violation

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

    • 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), 2021-118

19. Oct 292020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-4116

20. Sep 142020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-2680

21. Jul 82020

    Investigation

    1 violation

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

    • 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), 2020-273

22. Oct 42019

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-4912

23. Jul 112019

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-2905

24. Jun 42019

    Unannounced full inspection

    10 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)Professional DevelopmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(d)(1)Designated DirectorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)Proper Refrigeration 45 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(5)Rugs SecuredCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/StorageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/DisposedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)Crib/Bed Used for Infant SleepingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2019-2905

25. Oct 262018

    Follow-up visit

    5 violations

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo 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-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)Crib/Bed Free from Observable HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-4259

26. Oct 112018

    Investigation

    No violations

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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2018-936

27. Aug 162018

    Unannounced full inspection

    12 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(c)Notification of ChangeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(4)Food Service CertificateCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo 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(d)(1)Adequate Sinks in Program SpaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)Crib/Bed Free from Observable HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(h)(2)Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects InaccessibleCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-4259

28. Apr 192018

    Unannounced partial inspection

    2 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(c)Notification of ChangeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(b)047b-Plans for New Construction, Expansion, Renovation or ConversionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-1849

29. Dec 42017

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-5366

30. Nov 62017

    Unannounced full inspection

    6 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)Proper Refrigeration 45 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(7)Outdoor Play Area Protected/FencedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)Crib/Bed Free from Observable HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2017-5366

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

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

1. 1

   Staff Health Records, Cited in Five Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) in August 2018, October 2018, August 2021, October 2022 and December 2022. The agency describes it this way: Staff Health Records. 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.

   17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff), Cited in Five Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in August 2018, October 2018, June 2019, August 2021 and October 2022. The agency describes it this way: Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff). 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.

   17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B), Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) in November 2017, August 2018, October 2018 and June 2019. The agency describes it this way: Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents. 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.

   17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Staffing- Ratios, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(c) in July 2020, March 2021, September 2021 and December 2021. The agency describes it this way: Staffing- Ratios. 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.

   17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-4a(c) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment, Cited in Four Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(h)(2) in August 2018, June 2019, October 2022 and December 2022. The agency describes it this way: Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment. 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.

   17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-7a(h)(2) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Adequate Sinks in Program Space, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(d)(1) in August 2018, October 2022 and December 2022. The agency describes it this way: Adequate Sinks in Program Space. 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.

   17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-10(d)(1) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) in November 2017, August 2018 and October 2022. The agency describes it this way: Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use. 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.

   17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) in November 2017, August 2018 and October 2018. The agency describes it this way: Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards. 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.

   17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Citation 19a-79-7a(e)(10), Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in November 2023, December 2024 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to children. 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.

   17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in June 2019, August 2021 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-7a(e)(5) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Citation 19a-79-10(c), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(c) in September 2021 and August 2022. The agency describes it this way: Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier). 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-10(c) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Diapering, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(e)(1-10) in December 2024 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Diapering. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-10(e)(1-10) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Safe Sleep, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(g)(1-8) in December 2024 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Safe Sleep. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-10(g)(1-8) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) in June 2019 and October 2022. The agency describes it this way: Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Administration- Managing Child Behavior, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) in December 2021 and August 2022. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
16. 16

    Notification of Change, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(c) in April 2018 and August 2018. The agency describes it this way: Notification of Change. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-3a(c) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
17. 17

    Food Service Certificate, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(4) in August 2018 and August 2021. The agency describes it this way: Food Service Certificate. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-3a(e)(4) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
18. 18

    Authorized Released Permission, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) in August 2021 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Authorized Released Permission. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
19. 19

    License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in November 2017 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
20. 20

    Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) in November 2017 and June 2019. The agency describes it this way: Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
21. 21

    Playground Free From Hazards, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in August 2018 and August 2021. The agency describes it this way: Playground Free From Hazards. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
22. 22

    Non-Prescription Topical Medications, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) in December 2024 and November 2025. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-9a(a)(2-3) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
23. 23

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(2) in August 2018 and October 2022. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-9a(a)(2) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
24. 24

    Med Trained Staff/Certificates, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) in August 2021 and October 2022. The agency describes it this way: Med Trained Staff/Certificates. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
25. 25

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in October 2018 and October 2022. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
26. 26

    Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) in December 2024 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest
27. 27

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) in June 2019 and August 2021. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed. 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.

    17171818181819191920202021212121222222222222232324242525252619a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) across all 30 visits, oldest to newest

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-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Staff Health Records: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.

2. 02

   What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff): cited in five visits, with no risk level published.

3. 03

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

   Citation 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B): cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

4. 04

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(c) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Staffing- Ratios: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

5. 05

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

   Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.

6. 06

   What changed after 19a-79-10(d)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Adequate Sinks in Program Space: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

7. 07

   What changed after 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

8. 08

   What changed after 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

9. 09

   What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 19a-79-7a(e)(10): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

10. 10

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

11. 11

    What changed after 19a-79-10(c) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 19a-79-10(c): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

12. 12

    What changed after 19a-79-10(e)(1-10) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Diapering: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

13. 13

    What changed after 19a-79-10(g)(1-8) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Safe Sleep: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

14. 14

    What changed after 19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

15. 15

    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.

16. 16

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

    Notification of Change: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

17. 17

    What changed after 19a-79-3a(e)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Food Service Certificate: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

18. 18

    What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Authorized Released Permission: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

19. 19

    What changed after 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a was cited, and how do you check it now?

    License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

20. 20

    What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

21. 21

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Playground Free From Hazards: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

22. 22

    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.

23. 23

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

24. 24

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Med Trained Staff/Certificates: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

25. 25

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

26. 26

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

27. 27

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

28. 28

    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.

29. 29

    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.

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.70342

  Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-5366

  Visit Nov 6, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2017-5366

  Visit Dec 4, 2017 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-1849

  Visit Apr 19, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-4259

  Visit Aug 16, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2018-936

  Visit Oct 11, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2018-4259

  Visit Oct 26, 2018 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-2905

  Visit Jun 4, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-2905

  Visit Jul 11, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2019-4912

  Visit Oct 4, 2019 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2020-273

  Visit Jul 8, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-2680

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

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-4116

  Visit Oct 29, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2021-118

  Visit Mar 8, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-1561

  Visit Aug 4, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2021-658

  Visit Sep 22, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2021-880

  Visit Dec 9, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-1230

  Visit Mar 28, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2022-433

  Visit Jun 23, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2022-650

  Visit Aug 23, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-3693

  Visit Aug 31, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-4212

  Visit Oct 27, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-4212

  Visit Dec 22, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-900

  Visit Mar 13, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-4837

  Visit Nov 20, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2024-401

  Visit May 10, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-4926

  Visit Dec 23, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2025-870

  Visit Aug 7, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-4299

  Visit Nov 12, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-4753

  Visit Dec 18, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-4431

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

  View Dataset ↗

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

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