Each child care center and group child care home shall develop and implement a written plan for the daily program that includes a flexible schedule and shall be made available to the parent(s) and staff. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have policies, procedures and activities that meet and enhance the individual needs of the diverse population of children served, which includes children with cultural, language and developmental differences.
[19a-79-8a] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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.
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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.
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
The facility shall produce and maintain on the premises, for a period of not less than two years, a written record of all injuries or accidents that result in an injury to a child or illness of a child enrolled at the facility that occur on or off site as part of the child care program. The written report for an individual child shall be available to the Office of Early Childhood and a copy shall be provided to the child's parent(s) no later than the next business day.
[19a-79-5a(a)(3)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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 require participation by new staff in employee orientation. 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.
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room.
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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.
[19a-79-3a] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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 an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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.
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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.
[19a-79-4a(b)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a qualified designated director.
[19a-79-4a(d)(1)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
The operator shall have on staff a designated head teacher, approved by the Office who is 20 years of age or older and has the personal qualifications needed to supervise people. A designated head teacher shall be on site for sixty percent (60%) of the time the child care center or group child care home is in operation on a weekly basis. A program providing care for one (1) or more hours between the hours of ten (10) P.M. and five (5) A.M. shall have a person on the licensed premises designated as the person in charge who shall meet the head teacher qualifications.
[19a-79-4a(e)(2),(c)(1)-11(f) &/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one (1) operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the facility.
[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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.
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
Group child care homes and child care centers that administer medications of any kind shall have written policies and procedures at the facility governing the administration of medications.
[19a-79-9a] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
The operator shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program.
[CGS 10-514(b)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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.
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
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.
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months.
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures.
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023
Upon completion of the required medication administration training program, the training approval and an outline of the curriculum content shall be on file at the facility.
[19a-79-9a(b)] · Corrected Jan 27, 2023