All windows that open to the outside and are used for ventilation shall be protected to prevent falls.
[19a-79-7a(d)(4)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
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.
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, services or voluntary closing shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change. A change of location, change of operator or a change of ownership requires a new initial application.
[19a-79-3a(c)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months.
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
The operator shall post radon test results in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
[19a-79-3a(e)(9)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
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 Dec 22, 2021
A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
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.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
Emergency telephone numbers shall be posted in an area adjacent to the phone.
[19a-79-7a(e)(7)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
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.
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
Upon completion of the required medication administration training program, the training approval and an outline of the curriculum content shall be on file at the facility.
[19a-79-9a(b)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
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 and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s).
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)] · Corrected Dec 22, 2021
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 Dec 22, 2021
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 Dec 22, 2021
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 Dec 22, 2021