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.
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
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 Mar 24, 2022
Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
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 Mar 24, 2022
The operator shall post emergency plans in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
[19a-79-3a(e)(6)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
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 Mar 24, 2022
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.
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
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.
[19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light.
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.
[19a-79-7a(h)(7)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
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.
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
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.
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022
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.
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] · Corrected Mar 24, 2022