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Jack and Jill II Day Care Center

Child care center

1593 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike
Milldale, CT 06467

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Nov 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-CT-DCCC.70350-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Milldale, CT
Record Period
2018–2026
Source Documents
14
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 13 licensing visits from January 2018 to September 2026, OEC cited 43 violations at Jack and Jill II Day Care Center.

Visits
13
2018–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations
Violations
43
Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff
Visits With Violations
11
Correction dates are not published
Complaint investigations
1
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: 12 violations across 3 visits1220183 visits2019: 7 violations across 1 visit720191 visit2020: 2 violations across 2 visits220202 visits2021: 4 violations across 1 visit420211 visit2022: 4 violations across 1 visit420221 visit2023: 3 violations across 1 visit320231 visit2024: 5 violations across 1 visit520241 visit2025: 4 violations across 1 visit420251 visit2026: 2 violations across 2 visits22026*2 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: 12 violations across 3 visits1220183 visits2019: 7 violations across 1 visit720191 visit2020: 2 violations across 2 visits220202 visits2021: 4 violations across 1 visit420211 visit2022: 4 violations across 1 visit420221 visit2023: 3 violations across 1 visit320231 visit2024: 5 violations across 1 visit520241 visit2025: 4 violations across 1 visit420251 visit2026: 2 violations across 2 visits22026*2 visits

* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.

Violations by year
YearVisitsViolations
201100
201200
201300
201400
201500
201600
201700
2018312
201917
202022
202114
202214
202313
202415
202514
202622

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.
  • 1 visit in this window included a complaint investigation. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest full inspection, September 15, 2026, recorded 1 violation.
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

    Unannounced full inspection

    1 violation

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)LightingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-3877

  2. 2026

    Investigation

    1 violation

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

    • 19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B)Parent notification of illness or injuryCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2026-309

  3. 2025

    Unannounced full inspection

    4 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)Water supply- water testingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)Labeling and storageCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual care plan- signed by parents/staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-3275

  4. 2024

    Announced full inspection

    5 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(d)(8)Individual Storage of Clothing/BeddingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo 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-79-3a001b-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), X2024-3144

  5. 2023

    Unannounced full inspection

    3 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-79-9a(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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-3339

  6. 2022

    Unannounced full inspection

    4 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(g)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo 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)(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(d)(2)(C)Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking TrayCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-2670

  7. 2021

    Unannounced full inspection

    4 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo 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-79-5a(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

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-1585

  8. 2020

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-2759

  9. 2020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    2 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)021b-SupervisionCitedNo 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), X2020-2759

  10. 2019

    Unannounced full inspection

    7 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)Annual Staff TrainingCitedNo 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-79-7a(g)Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxicCitedNo 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)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo 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), X2019-4064

  11. 2018

    Follow-up visit

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2018-4432

  12. 2018

    Unannounced full inspection

    5 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo 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(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), X2018-4432

  13. 2018

    Unannounced full inspection

    7 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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-79-7a(e)(4)Portable Space HeatersCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo 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-79-3a001b-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), X2018-296

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

    Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff, Cited in Five Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in August 2018, August 2019, August 2021, August 2023 and August 2025. The agency describes it this way: Individual care plan- signed by parents/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.

    1818181920202122232425262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) in January 2018, August 2018 and August 2019. The agency describes it this way: Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB. 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.

    1818181920202122232425262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in August 2021, August 2023 and July 2024. 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.

    1818181920202122232425262619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(a)(2) in January 2018, August 2018 and June 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.

    1818181920202122232425262619a-79-9a(a)(2) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) in August 2021, June 2022 and August 2023. 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.

    1818181920202122232425262619a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Citation 19a-79-3a, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a in January 2018 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of 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.

    1818181920202122232425262619a-79-3a across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) in August 2019 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet. 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.

    1818181920202122232425262619a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g) in August 2019 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic. 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.

    1818181920202122232425262619a-79-7a(g) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    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 2019 and July 2024. 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.

    1818181920202122232425262619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 13 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.

  2. 02

    What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

  3. 03

    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 three visits, with no risk level published.

  4. 04

    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.

  5. 05

    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 three visits, with no risk level published.

  6. 06

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

    Citation 19a-79-3a: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  7. 07

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  8. 08

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

    Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  9. 09

    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.

  10. 10

    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.

  11. 11

    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.70350

    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 · X2018-296

    Visit Jan 22, 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 · X2018-4432

    Visit Aug 27, 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 · X2018-4432

    Visit Sep 25, 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 · X2019-4064

    Visit Aug 1, 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 · X2020-2759

    Visit Sep 11, 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 · X2020-2759

    Visit Oct 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 · X2021-1585

    Visit Aug 4, 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 · X2022-2670

    Visit Jun 27, 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 · X2023-3339

    Visit Aug 4, 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 · X2024-3144

    Visit Jul 18, 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 · X2025-3275

    Visit Aug 13, 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 · 2026-309

    Visit Apr 2, 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 · X2026-3877

    Visit Sep 15, 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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