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.
[19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children.
[19a-87b-9(c)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies.
[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
Family child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the home. CO detectors shall comply with the Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Safety and shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
[19a-87b-9(d)(7)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-10(b)(1)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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 These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C)-(D)-(F)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
The provider shall maintain the family child care home within the licensed capacity, as indicated on the license.
[19a-87b-5(d) and/or 10(a)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
The provider shall have a copy of the regulations at the facility and shall have read and understood the family child care standards set forth in these regulations.
[19a-87b-6(a)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-6(b)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-6(c)(1)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-6(c)(2)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-8a(a)-(f)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
The facility and equipment shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall not pose a health hazard to children.
[19a-87b-9(a)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-10(b)(4)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-9(k)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-10(c)(4)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
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.
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024
The provider, staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating, handling food and after toileting.
[19a-87b-10(c)(3)] · Corrected Apr 5, 2024