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Waterbury CT 06706 · License #DCFH.53821 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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[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 Mar 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(c)(1)] · There shall be a sufficient quantity and variety of indoor and outdoor equipment which is appropriate to the needs of the children, their developmental levels and interests and is available for their use. There shall be equipment that encourages large and fine muscle activity, solitary and group play and quiet play. All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is accessible to children. Any furniture, equipment or toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed from the facility or repaired as indicated.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
Data synced from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
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 Mar 27, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(h)] · The water temperature at the tap shall be within a range of sixty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: other. 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 Mar 12, 2026
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 Mar 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 Mar 12, 2026
Category: other. 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 Mar 12, 2026
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 Mar 12, 2026
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 Mar 12, 2026
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 Mar 12, 2026
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 Mar 12, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(b)(4)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 Mar 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(g)] · The provider shall change a child’s diapers frequently for the child's comfort. The hands of the provider and child shall be washed with soap and water after each diaper change. Each diapering surface shall be nonporous and disinfected after each use. Waste materials shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner out of the reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(i)] · The provider shall be responsible for the supervision of the children at all times indoors, outdoors or on excursions. The provider shall be either indoors or outdoors with all children in care unless an approved staff is present to supervise.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 Mar 12, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 Mar 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(d)(7)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(c)(1)] · There shall be a sufficient quantity and variety of indoor and outdoor equipment which is appropriate to the needs of the children, their developmental levels and interests and is available for their use. There shall be equipment that encourages large and fine muscle activity, solitary and group play and quiet play. All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is accessible to children. Any furniture, equipment or toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed from the facility or repaired as indicated.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-10(c)(4)] · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
[19a-87b-9(f)(1-2)] · There shall be sufficient indoor and outdoor play space to ensure appropriate activities, safety and comfort for the children at the facility. When outdoor play space does not exist at the facility, the provider shall identify alternate outdoor play space and develop a written plan that ensures the safe transportation of children to and from the alternate outdoor play space. The outdoor play space shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies, and other hazards by barriers, which effectively bar access in a manner safe for children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: transportation. 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 Jun 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.