Findings cited on visits tied to this case
These are line items from OEC's compliance checklist — most centers accrue several per routine visit. Category labels are ours; the statute code and language are verbatim from the state record.
[19a-87b-9(c)]Health & safetyApr 13, 2012
25-Physical Environment- Absence of poisonous substances
Poisonous substances shall not be accessible to children enrolled in the facility. Poisonous and unidentified plants and plant parts shall be removed from the area, protected by barriers, or kept out of the reach of children.
[19a-87b-9(d)]Health & safetyApr 13, 2012
26-Physical Environment- Fire safety
The provider shall ensure that the home and grounds provide a reasonable degree of safety from fire.
[19a-87b-9(b)]Health & safetyApr 13, 2012
24-Physical Environment- Freedom from hazards
The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that would be dangerous to children.
[19a-87b-9(h)]OtherApr 13, 2012
30-Physical Environment- Adequate washing, toileting sewage, garbage
The bathroom washing and toileting facilities shall be adequate to ensure the health, safety and comfort of the day care children. Sewage and garbage disposal systems shall ensure a sanitary environment. Garbage and trash shall be disposed of properly and kept covered.
[19a-87b-10(b)]Health & safetyApr 13, 2012
39-Responsibilities of Provider & Substitute- Maintaining records on children
For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a current and complete enrollment form. The provider shall have a complete and current general health record, including immunization records, on file when the child begins attending the family child care home. The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, illnesses, unusual behaviors that occur at the facility and observations of the child made by the provider. The provider and staff shall not release any records pertaining to a child or family except in emergencies, or upon request of the Office of Early Childhood, police, or DCF, unless the parent of the child gives the provider and staff written permission to release the information.
[19a-87b-10(c)]Health & safetyApr 13, 2012
41-Responsibilities of Provider & Substitute- Meeting children's physical needs
The provider is responsible for seeing that the day care children's physical needs are adequately met while in the facility. 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. There shall be equipment which encourages large and fine muscle activity, solitary and group play and quiet play. The family child care program shall include adequate and nutritious meals and snacks, prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner including proper refrigeration for perishable foods. Readily available drinking water shall be accessible to children at all times. The program’s schedule shall remain flexible, with time for free choice play, snacks, meals and a rest period. There shall be a bed, cot, mat or other provision for each child for napping or resting which is comfortable, clean, safe, and allows for minimal disturbance for each day care child. Day care children shall not be napped directly on carpeting or flooring. For each day care child, there shall be an individual blanket, towel and toilet articles appropriate to the needs of the child.
[19a-87b-10(e)]OtherApr 13, 2012
43-Responsibilities of Provider & Substitute- Planning for special needs of infants
The provider shall allow infants to crawl or toddle, shall hold them for bottle feedings and at other times during the child care period, and shall give them individual attention, and verbal communication.