[19a-87b-10(c)(5)] · There shall be an individual bed, cot, mat or other provision intended for each child for napping or resting which is age appropriate, comfortable, clean, safe, and allows for minimal disturbance. Children shall nap or rest on such bed, cot, mat or other provision. All cribs shall comply with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission crib standards.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-6(c)(1)] · The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-6(c)(2)] · The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(f)(1)] · Infants under 12 months shall be placed to sleep in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(g)] · The provider shall change a child’s diapers frequently for the child's comfort. The hands of the provider and child shall be washed with soap and water after each diaper change. Each diapering surface shall be nonporous and disinfected after each use. Waste materials shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner out of the reach of children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-6(e)] · The applicant and provider shall demonstrate the personal qualities appropriate for working and communicating with children and their families and other adults.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(c)(5)] · There shall be an individual bed, cot, mat or other provision intended for each child for napping or resting which is age appropriate, comfortable, clean, safe, and allows for minimal disturbance. Children shall nap or rest on such bed, cot, mat or other provision. All cribs shall comply with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission crib standards.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(f)(1)] · Infants under 12 months shall be placed to sleep in a supine (back) position for sleeping.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(f)(1)] · Infants under 12 months shall be placed to sleep in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-9(d)(9)] · The provider shall show documentation that any auxiliary heater installed after original construction of the facility has been inspected and approved for proper and safe installation by an authorized licensed professional and, where applicable the local building official. All devices shall be safely located, shall be properly cleaned and maintained with a barrier where necessary for the protection of children receiving family child care services. All heating systems and devices shall not pose a hazard to children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(c)(5)] · There shall be an individual bed, cot, mat or other provision intended for each child for napping or resting which is age appropriate, comfortable, clean, safe, and allows for minimal disturbance. Children shall nap or rest on such bed, cot, mat or other provision. All cribs shall comply with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission crib standards.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(f)(1)] · Infants under 12 months shall be placed to sleep in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(g)] · The provider shall change a child’s diapers frequently for the child's comfort. The hands of the provider and child shall be washed with soap and water after each diaper change. Each diapering surface shall be nonporous and disinfected after each use. Waste materials shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner out of the reach of children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-9(d)(3)] · Electrical cords and appliances shall be secured and in good repair. Electrical cords shall not hang within reach of children. Protective covers or approved safety outlets shall be provided for all electrical receptacles in all areas accessible to children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(b)(1)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a current and complete enrollment form. This form shall be kept for one year after a child ceases to be enrolled in the family child care home.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-10(g)] · The provider shall change a child’s diapers frequently for the child's comfort. The hands of the provider and child shall be washed with soap and water after each diaper change. Each diapering surface shall be nonporous and disinfected after each use. Waste materials shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner out of the reach of children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-9(d)(9)] · The provider shall show documentation that any auxiliary heater installed after original construction of the facility has been inspected and approved for proper and safe installation by an authorized licensed professional and, where applicable the local building official. All devices shall be safely located, shall be properly cleaned and maintained with a barrier where necessary for the protection of children receiving family child care services. All heating systems and devices shall not pose a hazard to children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

[19a-87b-9(h)] · The water temperature at the tap shall be within a range of sixty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.

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Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(h)] · The washing and toileting facilities shall be adequate to ensure the health, safety and comfort of the children in care. A mechanism for individual hand drying shall be accessible. Sewage and garbage disposal systems shall ensure a sanitary environment. Garbage and trash shall be disposed of properly and kept covered.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026

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

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026

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

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026

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

[19a-87b-13] · The provider, assistant, emergency caregiver or substitute shall allow the Office of Early Childhood immediate access during customary hours to the facility named on the license whenever the Office of Early Childhood seeks to perform an inspection. The provider or substitute shall allow the Office of Early Childhood to inspect, upon request, any records required to be maintained.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-8(a)-(b) and/or 19a-87b-8(d)] · The provider may have substitutes and assistants in the family child care home only after the intended staff member has been approved in writing by the Commissioner. All staff members shall have read and understood the regulations and shall be familiar with the operating procedures of the family child care home. Assistants shall maintain current first aid certification and substitutes shall maintain current first aid and CPR certification.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026

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

[19a-87b-6(b)] · The provider shall be physically, emotionally and mentally able to handle child care responsibilities and emergencies and shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems which may impair such ability or otherwise adversely affect the children in care. The provider shall furnish to the Office of Early Childhood, medical information and documentation as requested.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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

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Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-6(c)(1)] · The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-6(c)(2)] · The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-8a(a)-(f)] · The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such person ineligible. The provider shall not employ program staff who have a record the commissioner reasonably believes renders such staff ineligible. The provider shall maintain at the family child care home evidence of compliance with the comprehensive background check requirements. The provider shall make available to the OEC any information obtained concerning comprehensive background checks upon request.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[-] · -

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying name, address and telephone numbers of emergency medical care provider for the children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5)] · The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the name, address and telephone numbers of persons permitted to remove the child from the family child care home on behalf of the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(1)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a current and complete enrollment form. This form shall be kept for one year after a child ceases to be enrolled in the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C)-(D)-(F)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying any activity away from the family child care home, including days and times, and transportation for children leaving the family child care home by the provider or staff.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(4)] · The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, incidents that shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families, injuries, illnesses or unusual behaviors that occur and observations of the child made by the provider during business hours. The incident log shall be complete and be available upon request to the Office of Early Childhood and shared with the parent(s) no later than the next business day.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-10(c)(4)] · The provider shall develop and implement a written schedule that is flexible, with time for free choice play, outdoor play, snacks, meals and a rest period.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(f)(8)] · The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child’s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child’s enrollment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-17] · If the provider administers medications of any kind, they shall have written policies and procedures at the family child care home governing the administration of medications.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-6(c)(1)] · The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-6(c)(2)] · The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-8a(a)-(f)] · The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such person ineligible. The provider shall not employ program staff who have a record the commissioner reasonably believes renders such staff ineligible. The provider shall maintain at the family child care home evidence of compliance with the comprehensive background check requirements. The provider shall make available to the OEC any information obtained concerning comprehensive background checks upon request.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-9(a)] · The facility and equipment shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall not pose a health hazard to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-9(c)] · All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)] · Every stairway shall have a sturdy handrail with no areas in which a child may fall through, shall provide safe passageway and be maintained free of obstructions. There shall be a gate or other structure in place that may be hung, drawn or lowered at the entry of stairways accessible to children to prevent falls.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4)] · When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four (4) feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars access to the water by the children. All entries and exits through such fence or barrier shall have self-closing, self-latching devices or locks. When an outside wall of the facility that serves as one side of the fence or barrier to the body of water has a doorway, such doorway shall remain locked. Shallow wading pools that are not fenced shall be emptied after each use and shall not collect water. Decorative ponds, fish ponds, fountains or similar bodies of water that do not have a fence or barrier, shall be completely covered with childproofing grate or other barrier to prevent access to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(h)] · The water temperature at the tap shall be within a range of sixty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(k)] · The provider shall have a working telephone at the family child care home, with emergency numbers posted in a readily accessible location in an area where family child care services are provided which is known to the provider and all staff.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

[19a-87b-9(a)] · The facility and equipment shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall not pose a health hazard to children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023

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