Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
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.
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including documentation of annual training for current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures.
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a professional development plan for each program staff member which shall be maintained on site at the facility and made available for review.
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
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.
[19a-79-4a(b)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
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 Aug 2, 2024
At all times the child care center is in operation there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has current certification in CPR appropriate for all of the children served at the child care center. The child care center shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the CPR requirement.
[19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for advice regarding problems, availability, in person of the consultant to the program, consulting with administration and staff about specific problems, and acting as a resource person to staff and the parents.
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall require participation by new staff in employee orientation. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation.
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer which indicates that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has orders to receive medication is present at the facility. The training in the administration of medications shall be documented. A copy of the approval shall be on file at the facility where the director, head teacher, program staff or group child care home provider is employed and shall be available to Office of Early Childhood staff upon request.
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024
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 Aug 2, 2024
At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has successfully completed within the past three years an Office of Early Childhood approved first aid course. The child care center or group child care home shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the first aid requirement.
[19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] · Corrected Aug 2, 2024