The Vardell Report.Porter's House #541

Across 11 licensing visits from May 2023 to August 2026, OEC cited 55 violations at Porter's House #541.

Visits

11

2023–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

55

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

7

Correction dates are not published

Complaint investigations

2

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. Aug 122026

   Unannounced full inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-3454

2. Dec 302025

   Investigation

   No violations

   Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: No Action Taken.

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2025-1451

3. Oct 282025

   Investigation

   2 violations

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

   • 19a-79-7a(c)(3)Schl age only premises- sanitary, hazard freeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(b)Indoor/Outdoor space inspected/approvedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2025-1248

4. May 222025

   Unannounced full inspection

   13 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-2a(c)(8)Local Health InspectionCitedNo 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
   • 19a-79-3a(a)Ensuring the safety & health of childrenCitedNo 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
   • 19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)ConsultantsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(c)First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field TripCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo 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)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C)Medication TrainingsCitedNo 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)(D)Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returnedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-2065

5. May 302024

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1991

6. May 222024

   Follow-up visit

   1 violation

   • 19a-79-4a(c)(2)Two Staff PresentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1991

7. May 92024

   Unannounced full inspection

   18 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-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo 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-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)Annual Staff TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)Consultant Agreements/ContractsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)New Staff/Employee OrientationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(c)(2)Two Staff PresentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(6)Emergency PlansCitedNo 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)(A) through (C)Enrollment InformationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)Emergency Medical PermissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)First Aid Trained StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)Logs/Visits DocumentedCitedNo 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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field TripCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1991

8. Jun 262023

   Follow-up visit

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-2169

9. Jun 122023

   Follow-up visit

   1 violation

   • 19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 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), X2023-2169

10. May 312023

    Follow-up visit

    3 violations

    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo 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(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), X2023-2169

11. May 302023

    Unannounced full inspection

    17 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(e)(6)Emergency PlansCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(9)Radon TestCitedNo 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-79-3a(c)Notification of ChangeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)First Aid Trained StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)Enrollment InformationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)Authorized Released PermissionCitedNo 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)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field TripCitedNo 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
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)Emergency Medical PermissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(7)Emergency Numbers PostedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • Public Act 19-106015a-Dev.MilestonesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-2169

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

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

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in May 2023, May 2023, May 2024 and May 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.

   232323232424242525252619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) in May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip. 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.

   232323232424242525252619a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) in May 2023 and June 2023. The agency describes it this way: School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 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.

   232323232424242525252619a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Current Fire Marshal Certificate, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(2) in May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Current Fire Marshal 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.

   232323232424242525252619a-79-3a(e)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Emergency Plans, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(6) in May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Emergency Plans. 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.

   232323232424242525252619a-79-3a(e)(6) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Two Staff Present, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(c)(2) in May 2024 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Two Staff Present. 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.

   232323232424242525252619a-79-4a(c)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   First Aid Trained Staff, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) in May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: First Aid Trained 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.

   232323232424242525252619a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Enrollment Information, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) in May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Enrollment Information. 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.

   232323232424242525252619a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Emergency Medical Permission, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) in May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Emergency Medical 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.

   232323232424242525252619a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Nutritious Snacks/Meals, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(2) in May 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Nutritious Snacks/Meals. 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.

    232323232424242525252619a-79-6a(a)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in May 2023 and May 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.

    232323232424242525252619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

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

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(5) in May 2023 and May 2024. 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.

    232323232424242525252619a-79-7a(e)(5) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Playground Free From Hazards, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) in May 2023 and May 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.

    232323232424242525252619a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) across all 11 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

2. 02

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

   First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

3. 03

   What changed after 19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

4. 04

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

   Current Fire Marshal Certificate: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

5. 05

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

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

6. 06

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

   Two Staff Present: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

7. 07

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

   First Aid Trained Staff: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

8. 08

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

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

9. 09

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

   Emergency Medical Permission: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

10. 10

    What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Nutritious Snacks/Meals: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

11. 11

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

12. 12

    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 two visits, with no risk level published.

13. 13

    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.

14. 14

    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.

15. 15

    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.70688

  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 · X2023-2169

  Visit May 30, 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 · X2023-2169

  Visit May 31, 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 · X2023-2169

  Visit Jun 12, 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 · X2023-2169

  Visit Jun 26, 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 · X2024-1991

  Visit May 9, 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 · X2024-1991

  Visit May 22, 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 · X2024-1991

  Visit May 30, 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 · X2025-2065

  Visit May 22, 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 · 2025-1248

  Visit Oct 28, 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 · 2025-1451

  Visit Dec 30, 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 · X2026-3454

  Visit Aug 12, 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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