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Waterbury CT 06705 · License #DCFH.57758 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
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 Jan 23, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Data synced from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
[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 23, 2025
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 These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.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 Jan 23, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 Jan 23, 2025
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 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 Jan 23, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(b)] · The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B)] · The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-5(j)] · The applicant or provider shall notify the Commissioner in writing within five (5) working days of any change in circumstances which alters or affects the provision of family child care services.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-7(a)] · Household members shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems that might adversely affect children receiving family child care services.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
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 Feb 23, 2024
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 Feb 23, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 Feb 23, 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 Feb 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 Feb 23, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-17(a)(2)] · The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written permission of the parent(s).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 Feb 23, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(b)] · The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 Feb 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(d)(6)] · The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care children's sleeping areas, play areas and the basement. There shall be at least one smoke detector on each level of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
Category: other. 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 Nov 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.