[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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

[19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)] · Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] · Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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

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Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

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Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

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Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(l)(1)] · All infant toddler outdoor play space shall be fenced.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19-79-6a(a)(6);19a-79-7a(d)(4)];19a-79-7a(e)(16) · The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be ventilated and protected by window screening. All windows that open to the outside and are used for ventilation shall be equipped with 16 mesh screening...and to prevent the entrance of vectors. There shall be effective measures taken to prevent vermin from entering or breeding in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(c)(3)] · For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(c)(4)] · For children under three years of age, there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-10(h)(2)] · Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] · The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a] · The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(b)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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

[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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

[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] · A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises less than five (5) hours shall have a nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises longer than five (5) but less than eight (8) hours shall have one (1) meal and one (1) nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises eight (8) hours or more shall have one (1) meal plus two (2) nutritious snacks, or two (2) meals plus one (1) nutritious snack.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11)] · Separate hand washing facilities shall be located convenient to the room where food is prepared in child care centers and group child care homes. Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating or handling food.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(e)(12)] · Stairs must be properly protected and maintained in good repair. There must be handrails installed at a height usable by children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] · Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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

[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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

[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] · Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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

[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(g)] · All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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

[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] · The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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

[19a-79-10(h)(2)] · Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] · The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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

[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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

[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] · 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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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

[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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

[19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)] · Every area used by children shall be adequately ventilated and have a thermometer affixed to the wall. The ambient air temperature shall be at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] · Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one (1) operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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

[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] · All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the facility, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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