[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] · An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation review and classroom observations to the director and head teacher. A health consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice regarding the health of the children and the health program. Specific duties of the health consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, quarterly site visits to facilities that serve children three years of age and older; or for group child care homes, facilities that operate no more than three hours per day, or facilities that enroll only school age children, semi-annual site visits. Facilities that are closed during the summer months may omit the summer quarterly visit. Site visits shall be made by the health consultant during customary business hours when the children are present at the facility. Specific duties include, but are not limited to reviewing health and immunization records of children and program staff, reviewing the contents, storage and plan for maintenance of first aid kits, observing the indoor and outdoor environments for health and safety, observing children’s general health and development, observing diaper changing and toileting areas and diaper changing, toileting and hand washing procedures, reviewing the policies, procedures and required documentation for the administration of medications, including petitions for special medication authorizations needed for programs that administer medication, assisting in the review of individual care plans for children with special health care needs or children with disabilities, as needed; and quarterly review of all injury, illness, incident and accident reports. A social service consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice regarding the emotional needs, program staff support and the social service program. A registered dietitian consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice regarding nutrition and food service for those programs that prepare or plan meals. A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative service shall include, but not be limited to an annual review of written policies, plans and procedures that relate to the services provided by the consultant, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person, of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and program staff about specific problems, acting as a resource person to program staff and the parent(s) to include coordinating services and assisting families and program staff in identifying necessary resources, and seeking and supporting the collaboration of multiple consultants serving the program. The activities and observations required by each consultant shall be documented in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] · Daily attendance records for both children and program staff, recorded daily at the time of arrival and departure and kept on file at the facility for at least one year, showing the specific times of arrival and departure.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(d)(1)-(e)(2)] · 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. The head teacher shall be approved by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(d)(2)] · There shall be at least two program staff eighteen years of age or older on the premises when one or more children are in attendance. The program staff shall be available to care for the children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(e)(1)] · The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a designated director who is twenty years of age or older. Any director hired or newly designated shall have not later than one year of being hired/ designated, at least three credits in the administration of early childhood education programs or educational administration from a regionally accredited higher education institution.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(f)(1)] · At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one program staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center or group child care home. The certification shall be based on a hands-on demonstration of the individual’s ability to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Such program staff shall respond to all medical emergencies. Written verification of such training shall be kept on file.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(f)(2)] · At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one program staff member who holds current certification in first aid based on a first aid course appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center or group child care home. Such certification shall be based on a hands-on demonstration of the individual’s ability to provide first aid. Such program staff member shall respond to all situations requiring first aid. Written verification of such training shall be kept on file.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] · An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] · 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 three years after the child is no longer attending the program.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(1)] · The operator shall post the license in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] · The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(3)] · The operator shall post the Office of Early Childhood complaint procedure in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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 Feb 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(6)] · The operator shall post emergency plans in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(7)] · The operator shall post no smoking signs at entrances in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: other. 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 Feb 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Feb 20, 2024

Category: background checks. 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 Feb 20, 2024

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 Feb 20, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] · A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises less than five (5) hours shall have a nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises longer than five (5) but less than eight (8) hours shall have one (1) meal and one (1) nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises eight (8) hours or more shall have one (1) meal plus two (2) nutritious snacks, or two (2) meals plus one (1) nutritious snack.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[CGS 10-514(b)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) · The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Feb 28, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(e)(7)] · Emergency telephone numbers shall be posted in an area adjacent to the phone.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 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 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] · The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(7)] · The operator shall post no smoking signs at entrances in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 Feb 28, 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 Feb 28, 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 Feb 28, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 Feb 28, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a] · The operator shall maintain a file on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home and maintain staff adequate for the number, ages and developmental needs of the children to be accommodated.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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 Feb 28, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] · A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises less than five (5) hours shall have a nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises longer than five (5) but less than eight (8) hours shall have one (1) meal and one (1) nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises eight (8) hours or more shall have one (1) meal plus two (2) nutritious snacks, or two (2) meals plus one (1) nutritious snack.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Category: nutrition. 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 Feb 28, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-9a(b)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(c)] · The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.