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Stamford CT 06902 · License #DCFH.53045 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(d)(3)] · The provider shall maintain in the family child care home a written individual plan of care for each child with disabilities or special health care needs who requires special care be taken or provided while the child is at the family child care home. Such plan shall be developed with the child’s parent(s) and health care provider at intake, implemented and updated as necessary. Such plan shall include appropriate care of the child in the event of a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the provider, parent(s) and any approved staff members responsible for the care of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-17(b)(5)(D)] · All unused or expired medication, except for controlled drugs, 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 family child care home shall keep a written record of the medications disposed of for three years which shall be signed by both parties.
Data synced from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-17(b)(5)(E)] · The provider shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for a premeasured commercially prepared auto-injector used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or other injectable medication or rectal medication or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the authorized prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the family child care home, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(d)(8)] · The provider shall have easily accessible to the area of child care a minimum of one ABC multi-purpose fire extinguisher in operating condition that contains at least five pounds of fire extinguishing agent and shall have knowledge of its use and the ability to manage its use. Each fire extinguisher shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, at a height not to exceed five (5) feet above the floor. Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured in order to allow for immediate access.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 Jan 10, 2024
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 Jan 10, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 Jan 10, 2024
Category: other. 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 Jan 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(h)(10)] · The provider shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: other. 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 Jan 10, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 Jan 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 Jul 14, 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 Jul 14, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 Jul 14, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(h)(10)] · The provider shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-17(b)(1) and/or 19a-87b-17(b)(2)] · Prior to the administration of any medication other than nonprescription topical medications, the provider and any substitute(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall be trained in the methods of administration of medications and in the specific route by which the medication will be administered and shall receive written approval from the trainer indicating that the trainee has successfully completed such training. A provider or substitute trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has orders to receive medication is enrolled and present at the family child care home. Training approval documents and outline shall be maintained on site at the family child care home.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-17(b)(3)] · Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, 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 family child care home. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written order of the authorized prescriber and shall not administer the first dose of any medication, except in an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-17(b)(5)(D)] · All unused or expired medication, except for controlled drugs, 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 family child care home shall keep a written record of the medications disposed of for three years which shall be signed by both parties.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 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 Jul 14, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n)] · The provider shall have at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit where children are in care, including field trips. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to the provider and substitute at all times but out of the reach of children. First aid kits shall contain required supplies and shall be restocked after use.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.