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4200 PARK AVE, Bridgeport CT 06604 · License #DCCC.13715 · Center · Child Care Center
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[19a-79-4a(b)] · The operator shall ensure that all program staff have completed a comprehensive background check before they have unsupervised access to children. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. The operator shall obtain from each prospective employee, who is eighteen years of age or older, for a position that requires the provision of care to a child or involves unsupervised access to a child, a listing of all employment held in the United States for an organization that provides care or services to children in the preceding five years. The operator shall take reasonable steps to contact each previous employer provided by the prospective employee to verify at a minimum the prospective employee’s job title, description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and whether such previous employer would recommend the prospective employee for rehire. This information shall be made accessible to the Office upon request. The operator shall not employ program staff, including volunteers, who have a record that the commissioner reasonably believes renders such program staff unsuitable to be employed in a child care center or group child care home.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(c)(2)] · For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
Data synced from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] · The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] · The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] · Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer which indicates that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has orders to receive medication is present at the facility. The training in the administration of medications shall be documented. A copy of the approval shall be on file at the facility where the director, head teacher, program staff or group child care home provider is employed and shall be available to Office of Early Childhood staff upon request.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] · Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] · All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the facility, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(b)] · A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] · The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] · All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the facility, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a] · The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a] · The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including documentation of annual training for current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] · The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] · Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-10(i)] · A health consultant shall visit the program on the days and times children under the age of three (3) are present. The health consultant shall prepare and maintain signed documentation of visits which shall be kept on the licensed premises. The health consultant shall visit the program according to the following schedule: (A) once a week for children up to twenty-four (24) months of age, (B) once a week for children two (2) to three (3) years of age attending a full day, and (C) once a month for children two (2) to three (3) years of age attending part day programs.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including documentation of annual training for current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-3a] · The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] · A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a professional development plan for each program staff member which shall be maintained on site at the facility and made available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] · At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center. The child care center shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the CPR requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] · At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has successfully completed within the past three years an Office of Early Childhood approved first aid course. The child care center or group child care home shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the first aid requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] · A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] · A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] · The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] · The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] · Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] · Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] · Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] · The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] · The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.