The Vardell Report.Lighthouse Academy

Across 3 licensing visits from March 2025 to April 2026, OEC cited 35 violations at Lighthouse Academy.

Visits

3

2025–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

35

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

3

Correction dates are not published

Complaint investigations

0

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. Apr 232026

   Follow-up visit

   5 violations

   • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Employee orientation for new program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(b)Comprehensive background checksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(f)(2)First Aid Certified program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(f)(1)CPR Certified program 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), X2026-1669

2. Apr 222026

   Unannounced full inspection

   20 violations

   OEC's resolution: Referred to Legal Division.

   • 19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C)Medication TrainingsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(a)Ensuring the safety & health of childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)Policies- complete, implementedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)PostingsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Annual policy training for program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(e)(1)Designated DirectorCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(f)(1)CPR Certified program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(m)Motor vehicle laws – transportationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(d)(2)Two staff present - age 18 or olderCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo 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
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)LightingCitedNo 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-79-7a(h)(1-9)Outdoor spaceCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(f)(2)First Aid Certified program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(c)(3)Schl age only premises- sanitary, hazard freeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)Children's Enrollment informationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)Parent PermissionsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)Water supply- water testingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-1669

3. Mar 202025

   Unannounced full inspection

   10 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(d)(1)Daily Attendance Records: Children/StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(7)(B)Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with ParentsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)Parent PermissionsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(11)Handwashing - staff/childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(6)Employee orientation for new program staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A)Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reportsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-11(c)(1-3)Schedule - ActivitiesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-1017

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

   Employee orientation for new program staff, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(b)(6) in March 2025, April 2026 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Employee orientation for new program 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.

   25262619a-79-3a(b)(6) across all 3 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Staff Health Records, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) in March 2025 and April 2026. 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.

   25262619a-79-4a(a)(1) across all 3 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Professional development, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) in March 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Professional development. 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.

   25262619a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) across all 3 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   CPR Certified program staff, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(f)(1) in April 2026 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: CPR Certified program 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.

   25262619a-79-4a(f)(1) across all 3 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   First Aid Certified program staff, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(f)(2) in April 2026 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: First Aid Certified program 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.

   25262619a-79-4a(f)(2) across all 3 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Consultants, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) in March 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Consultants. 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.

   25262619a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) across all 3 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Parent Permissions, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) in March 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Parent Permissions. 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.

   25262619a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) across all 3 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-79-3a(b)(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Employee orientation for new program staff: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

2. 02

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(a)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

3. 03

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

4. 04

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(f)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   CPR Certified program staff: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

5. 05

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(f)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   First Aid Certified program staff: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

6. 06

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

7. 07

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

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

8. 08

   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.

9. 09

   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.70789

  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 · X2025-1017

  Visit Mar 20, 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 · X2026-1669

  Visit Apr 22, 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 · X2026-1669

  Visit Apr 23, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

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