License activeChild-care center
Nature'S Playground- After School Program
253 Bushy Hill Road-Activities Center, Deep River, CT 06417 (860) 767-0848 License #DCCC.16368 · first licensed Aug 21, 2007
15
inspections on file
127
recorded violations
—
severity not classified by the state
Apr 22, 2026
last inspection
Inspection history
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 9 | Agency record |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 1 | Agency record |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 2 | Agency record |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 13 | Agency record |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 12 | Agency record |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 17 | Agency record |
| Mar 19, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| May 1, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 1 | Agency record |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 8 | Agency record |
| May 8, 2017 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 10 | Agency record |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 14 | Agency record |
| May 28, 2015 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 16 | Agency record |
| May 16, 2013 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 6 | Agency record |
| Dec 15, 2011 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 18 | Agency record |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Connecticut Office of Early ChildhoodHow to read violations
Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
Apr 22, 2026Unannounced Inspection - Full · 9 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)] — Policies- complete, implemented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)] — Professional development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)] — Toileting
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-11(g)] — Designated Head teacher approved- 60%
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] — Authorized prescriber/parent permission
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)] — Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
Correction date not recorded
Mar 21, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Apr 22, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Correction date not recorded
Feb 14, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 13 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(c)] — Notification of Change
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — First Aid Trained Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] — Authorized Released Permission
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(3)] — Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)] — Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Correction date not recorded
Mar 24, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 12 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — 018b-Background Checks
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[Public Act 19-106] — 015a-Dev.Milestones
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a] — 015c-Staffing
Correction date not recorded
Feb 23, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 17 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] — Designated Head Teacher/60%
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(d)(1)] — Designated Director
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] — Enrollment Information
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] — Operable CO Detector on Each Level
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
Correction date not recorded
May 1, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jul 9, 2018
Mar 23, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 8 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Corrected Jul 9, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected Jul 9, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Jul 9, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Corrected Jul 9, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Jul 9, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jul 9, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Jul 9, 2018
Not classified
19a-79-3a(k) — 015bb-Endorsements
Corrected Jul 9, 2018
Apr 28, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 10 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(9)] — Radon Test
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(d)(1)] — Designated Director
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] — Emergency Medical Permission
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a] — 015c-Staffing
Corrected Nov 22, 2017
Jun 8, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 14 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(9)] — Radon Test
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] — Enrollment Information
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] — Authorized Released Permission
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(7)] — Emergency Numbers Posted
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)] — Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Jun 16, 2016
May 28, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 16 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(c)] — Notification of Change
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — CPR Certified Staff
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] — First Aid Trained Staff
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] — Enrollment Information
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] — Emergency Medical Permission
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] — Authorized Released Permission
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected May 3, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a] — Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
Corrected May 3, 2016
May 16, 2013Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Jun 3, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(3)] — OEC Complaint Procedure
Corrected Jun 3, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(9)] — Radon Test
Corrected Jun 3, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Jun 3, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Jun 3, 2013
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Jun 3, 2013
Dec 15, 2011Unannounced Inspection - Full · 18 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(7)] — No Smoking Signs
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(9)] — Radon Test
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] — Designated Head Teacher/60%
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] — Operable CO Detector on Each Level
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)] — Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-11(d) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — School Age Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
Corrected Mar 1, 2012
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)] — Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
Corrected Mar 1, 2012