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Lismette Santos

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Connecticut OEC Elevate rating of Member. Structural quality reflects a 269% violation rate across 13 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Connecticut's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Connecticut caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Connecticut OEC Elevate Member (1 out of Max 3) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Family Child Care Home
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Licensed capacity
6
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:48
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2026 · 5 Findings
5 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 13, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • 073-Infants Placed in Safe Crib/Snug Mattress/Tight Sheet19a-87b-10(f)(1)
    • 074-Crib or Other Provision Free From Observable Hazards19a-87b-10(f)(3) 19a-87b-10(f)(7)
    • 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)
  2. Feb 4, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • 069-Individual Plan of Care19a-87b-10(d)(3)
    • 100-Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission19a-87b-17(b)(3)
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