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 Aug 18, 2022
The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly.
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022
For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised.
[19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022
For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children.
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022
For children under three years of age, there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022
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.
[19a-79-10(i)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022
All infant toddler outdoor play space shall be fenced.
[19a-79-10(l)(1)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
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.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, services or voluntary closing shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change. A change of location, change of operator or a change of ownership requires a new initial application.
[19a-79-3a(c)] · Corrected Aug 18, 2022