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Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(n)] · The operator shall not exceed the licensed capacity allowed under the license.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(g)(5)] · All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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

[19a-79-10(e)(1-10)] · The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be available and located in a convenient place for soiled waste material. These materials shall be removed to an exterior waste storage area at least daily. Disposable diapers shall be discarded in a covered receptacle immediately after diapering. The hands of the program staff and the children shall be washed after each diaper change. Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area and followed. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a written plan for their use and care shall be developed and implemented. This plan shall include, but not be limited to, these procedures: placing soiled clothing and diapers in a sealed air tight container; removing soiled clothing and diapers from the child care center or group child care home daily; and cleaning and sanitizing the container daily.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

[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 Jun 12, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6)] · Proper staff child ratios shall be maintained at all times, indoors and outdoors. There shall be at least one program staff for every ten children, or fraction thereof in attendance. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[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.

[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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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

[19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)] · Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be adequate, safe and in compliance with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Water from at least one drinking fountain or drinking, beverage and food preparation sink, and from two such sources if the facility has more than one, shall be tested every two years for lead content. The water sample shall have been standing in plumbing pipes at least six hours and the results shall be submitted to the local director of health and kept on file at the facility. New child care facilities shall submit lead test results from each drinking, beverage and food preparation sink to the Office with the facility’s initial application. Whenever water is obtained from other than a public water system that is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two years for bacterial and chemical quality and the results submitted to the local director of health. The water analysis shall include tests for bacteria, physical parameters (color, odor, turbidity, pH), and sanitary chemicals (nitrogen series, chloride, hardness, iron, manganese and sodium). Additional tests may be required as deemed necessary by the Office. Drinking water shall be available and accessible to children at all times including at all meals and snacks.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] · There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and sufficient to cushion the fall of a child. Concrete, asphalt, grass and dirt shall not be considered a shock absorbing surface. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. Nuts, bolts and screws shall be tight; and those that protrude shall be covered or protected. Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability when recommended by the manufacturer. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. The operator shall provide documentation to the Office, upon request, by a certified playground safety inspector that newly constructed playgrounds and all newly installed playground equipment that are set in position and anchored in such a way to last indefinitely are designed and installed in accordance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials Standards. Drinking water shall be available and accessible to children. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents. All play equipment, fences, and structures shall not pose a hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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

[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] · The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)] · 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. The record shall include enrollment information and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s).

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

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 Apr 4, 2024

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

[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] · Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Category: other. 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 Apr 4, 2024

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

Violation

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(d)(1)] · In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] · The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(e)(5)] · Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

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 Apr 4, 2023

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 Apr 4, 2023

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 Apr 4, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(c)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

Category: supervision. 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 Apr 4, 2023

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 Apr 4, 2023

Category: background checks. 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 Apr 4, 2023

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

[19a-79-6a(a)(9)] · The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes shall not be used as a playroom, but may be used for a specific program activity room under supervision. It shall be separated by a door or a gate from the rooms used by the children in the child care center or group child care home to prevent them from entering the kitchen except under supervision.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] · Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the results submitted to the local and state health departments. Whenever water is obtained from other than a Department of Public Health-approved public water supply, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two (2) years for bacterial and chemical quality and the results submitted to the local and state health departments.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

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

[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] · Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(k)] · The operator shall enroll only children for whom the child care center or group child care home is licensed to provide services. No services that require an endorsement shall be provided without the applicable endorsement from the Office of Early Childhood.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: ratio. 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 May 24, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] · The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(h)(2)] · Toys and other objects with a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022

Category: other. 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 May 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] · The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022

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 May 24, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 May 24, 2022

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

[19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] · There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. 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.

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 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 May 24, 2022

Category: other. 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 May 24, 2022

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

[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] · Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(g)] · All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022

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