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-79-4a(c)]RatioJun 24, 2014
22-Staffing- Ratios
There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises.
[19a-79-7a(c)]Health & safetyJun 24, 2014
36-Physical Plant- General requirements
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. Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. Sanitary drinking fountains or individual disposable drinking cups shall be provided and accessible to the children at all times.
[19a-79-7a(e)]Health & safetyJun 24, 2014
38-Physical Plant- Environmental requirements
The operator shall ensure that environmental health requirements related to such things as ventilation, room and water temperature, telephone, lighting, hazards, garbage, stairs, pets, radon, and carbon monoxide detectors are met.
[19a-79-7a(h)]Health & safetyJun 24, 2014
42-Physical Plant- Outdoor play space
There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area
shall be fenced or protected for safety. 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. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children. Drinking water shall be available and accessible. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.
[19a-79-10(c)]RatioJun 24, 2014
57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)
For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children and there shall be a physical barrier separating each group of eight (8) children, indoors and outdoors.