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  Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Aug 21, 2025

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)] · The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-4a(a)(1)] · 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, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

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

• Low

  [19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)] · Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of April 1, 2025, such annual training shall include content as defined in 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(i) to (a)(1)(xi). Such education may include, but is not limited to, early education and child development, licensing and regulations, emergency preparedness, prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices, administration of medication, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; child maltreatment, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, precautions in transporting children, pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, nutrition and programming for children with disabilities or special health care needs.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Aug 21, 2025

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

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] · Potentially hazardous substances and materials in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a labeled container identifying the exact contents and dilutions, used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and for the intended purpose, handled in a safe manner and inaccessible to children.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)] · The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child’s record. The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall contain the following information on the container or packaging indicating the individual child’s name; the name of the medication; and directions for the medication’s administration. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s). Any expired medication shall be destroyed in a safe manner or returned to the parent.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

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

• Low

  [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 Aug 21, 2025

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)] · 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. Only personnel authorized to administer medication may be provided with the means to access such medication. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

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

• Low

  [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)] · All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

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

• Low

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  Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-10(c)(2)] · There shall be at least one program staff qualified under section 19a79-4a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for every four children or fraction thereof who are under the age of two years in attendance and for every five children or fraction thereof who are two years old in attendance, indoors and outdoors.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jul 30, 2025

  Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-3a(a)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

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

• Low

  [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 Jul 30, 2025

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

• Low

  [19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A)] · A written report shall be produced and maintained on the licensed premises, and for a period of not less than 2 years, documenting any injuries or accidents that result in an injury to a child, or illness of a child enrolled at the facility, an incident that is required to be reported to DCF. This report shall be available to the OEC upon request and a copy shall be provided to the parent no later than the next business day.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

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

• Low

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D)] · Children shall be supervised at all times while at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.

  Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

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  Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Nov 4, 2024

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

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

• Low

  [19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] · Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall include well constructed free standing cribs, not stacked cribs, each of which has slats no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches apart and a fully waterproofed, firm, snug-fitting mattress for infants.

  Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-10(j)] · Infants shall be removed from their cribs and held for all bottle feedings. They may be placed in chairs for all other feedings. Infants and toddlers shall be removed from their cribs or playpens at other intervals during the day for individual cuddlings and for verbal communication. They shall be allowed to crawl and toddle as age and development permit. Each infant shall be placed in a prone (front) position part of the time when awake.

  Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jul 1, 2024

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] · 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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center or group child care home.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [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 Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jul 1, 2024

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-3a] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] · 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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center or group child care home.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [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 Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] · All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [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 Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [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 Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] · All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the facility, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  [19a-79-9a(b)(5)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

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

• Low

  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 Jul 1, 2024

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

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  Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jun 4, 2024

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-10(c)(3)] · For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children.

  Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  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 Jun 4, 2024

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

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  Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jan 5, 2024

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jan 5, 2024

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

• Low

  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 Jan 5, 2024

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(c)] · 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. Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. Sanitary drinking fountains or individual disposable drinking cups shall be provided and accessible to the children at all times.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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

• Low

  [19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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

• Low

  [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 Jun 6, 2023

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jun 6, 2023

  Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jun 6, 2023

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

• Low

  [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 Jun 6, 2023

  Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jun 6, 2023

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

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(d)(10)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jun 6, 2023

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

• Low

  [19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-9a(b)(5)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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

• Low

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-10(g)] · Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed. No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, soft mattress, waterbed or other soft surface. No infant shall be put to sleep in a child restraint system intended for use in a vehicle, an infant carrier, a swing or any place that is not specifically designed to be an infant bed.

  Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(c)] · 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. Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. Sanitary drinking fountains or individual disposable drinking cups shall be provided and accessible to the children at all times.

  Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(e)] · The operator shall ensure that environmental health requirements related to such things as ventilation, room and water temperature, telephone, lighting, hazards, garbage, stairs, pets, radon, and carbon monoxide detectors are met.

  Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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

• Low

  [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 Jun 20, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Jun 20, 2022

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

• Low

  [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 Jun 20, 2022

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

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(d)(10)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(e)] · The operator shall ensure that environmental health requirements related to such things as ventilation, room and water temperature, telephone, lighting, hazards, garbage, stairs, pets, radon, and carbon monoxide detectors are met.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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

• Low

  [19a-79-6a(a)] · The operator shall meet requirements pertaining to the transportation, preparation, maintenance and provision of food. Separate hand washing facilities shall be located convenient to the room where food is prepared in child care centers and group child care homes. Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating or handling food.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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

• Low

  [19a-79-10(c)] · 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, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children and there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-10(e)] · 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. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of Early Childhood prior to implementation of the plan. The hands of the staff and the children shall be washed before and after each diaper change. Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-10(c)] · 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, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children and there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-10(j)] · Infants shall be removed from their cribs and held for all bottle feedings. They may be placed in chairs for all other feedings. Infants and toddlers shall be removed from their cribs or playpens at other intervals during the day for individual cuddlings and for verbal communication. They shall be allowed to crawl and toddle as age and development permit. Each infant shall be placed in a prone (front) position part of the time when awake.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-3a(d)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-4a(c)] · There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [-] · A Negotiated Corrective Action Plan or Consent Order is a voluntary agreement in which a provider/program agrees to take certain steps or make changes above and beyond the regulations in order to retain their license.

  Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [-] · A Negotiated Corrective Action Plan or Consent Order is a voluntary agreement in which a provider/program agrees to take certain steps or make changes above and beyond the regulations in order to retain their license.

  Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-10(c)(3)] · For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children.

  Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2022

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [19a-79-3a] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2022

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Feb 1, 2022

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 1, 2022

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

• Low

  [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 1, 2022

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

• Low

  [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 Feb 1, 2022

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

• Low

  [19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11)] · Separate hand washing facilities shall be located convenient to the room where food is prepared in child care centers and group child care homes. Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating or handling food.

  Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2022

  Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Feb 1, 2022

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

• Low

  [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.

  Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Low

  [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 Feb 1, 2022

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• N/A

  [-] · -

  Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2021

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-11(d)] · A program providing care for school age children shall have at least one (1) qualified program staff person for each ten (10) children or fraction thereof.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-11(e)] · For school age children, the group size shall not exceed twenty (20) children.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-4a(c)] · There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-5a(a)] · 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, permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s), a health record, a written record of all injuries or accidents, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-3a(a)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-3a(b)] · The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child day care center or group day care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations. The operator shall develop and implement a written organizational chart and require orientation/training of new and current staff. 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 Dec 23, 2021

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [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 Dec 23, 2021

  Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-6a(a)] · The operator shall meet requirements pertaining to the transportation, preparation, maintenance and provision of food. Separate hand washing facilities shall be located convenient to the room where food is prepared in child care centers and group child care homes. Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating or handling food.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

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

• High

  [19a-79-10(c)] · 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, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children and there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-3a(d)] · 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  Violation

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-10(c)] · 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, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children and there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• High

  [19a-79-4a(c)] · There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) 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.

  Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

Follow-Up Visit for 03/13/2024

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 06/04/2024

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 06/04/2024

Follow-Up Visit for 11/20/2023

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 01/05/2024

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 01/05/2024

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 08/01/2023

Follow-Up Visit for 06/09/2022

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 09/30/2022

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 09/30/2022

Follow-Up Visit for 05/13/2022

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 08/02/2022

Follow-Up Visit for 05/13/2022

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 08/02/2022

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 08/02/2022

Follow-Up Visit for 07/28/2021

Disposition: Consent Order 12/23/2021

Follow-Up Visit for 09/16/2021

Disposition: Consent Order 12/23/2021

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Consent Order 12/23/2021

Follow-Up Visit for 08/19/2021

Disposition: Consent Order 12/23/2021

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Consent Order 12/23/2021