Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
[19a-79-10(k)(5)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
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.
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
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 Oct 23, 2023
Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include chairs for feeding, each of which has a stable base, safety straps on all high chairs attached to the chair and a tray which locks securely.
[19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
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.
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
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.
[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
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.
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes.
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Corrected Oct 23, 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 Oct 23, 2023
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.
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
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.
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
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.
[19a-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s).
[19a-79-9a(a)(3)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
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 Oct 23, 2023
There shall be an area available for the individual storage of each child's clothing and bedding.
[19a-79-7a(d)(8)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023
There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be clean, well lighted and ventilated, protected by window screening and provided with hot and cold running water, adequate and safe storage for food and supplies and refrigeration.
[19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)] · Corrected Oct 23, 2023