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-5(j)]PaperworkJul 25, 2014
09-Terms of the Registration- Notification of change
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 child care services.
[19a-87b-6(a)]OtherJul 25, 2014
10-Qualifications of the Provider- Awareness of regulations
The provider shall have a copy of the regulations at the facility and shall have read and understood the family child care standards set forth in these regulations.
[19a-87b-7(a)]Health & safetyJul 25, 2014
16-Members of the Household- Health
The members of the household shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems which might adversely affect the day care children. The provider shall furnish every two (2) years and at any other time requested by the Office of Early Childhood, a medical statement and children’s immunization records for each household member.
[19a-87b-7(b)]PaperworkJul 25, 2014
17-Members of the household- Criminal record check
The members of the household in a family child care home shall not have been convicted of any offenses which the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such household unsuitable for the provision of family child care services. The provider shall submit the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct criminal record checks on household members.
[19a-87b-7(c)]OtherJul 25, 2014
18-Members of the household- Protective services check
The members of the household shall not have a protective services history which the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such household unsuitable for the provision of family child care services. The provider shall submit the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct a protective services check on household members.
[19a-87b-10(b)]Health & safetyJul 25, 2014
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-5(d)]PaperworkMay 8, 2014
05-Terms of the Registration- Capacity
[19a-87b-6(e)]OtherMay 8, 2014
13-Qualifications of the Provider- Personal qualities
The applicant and provider shall have the personal qualities appropriate for working and communicating with children and their families.
[19a-87b-10(a)]PaperworkMay 8, 2014
38-Responsibilities of Provider & Substitute- Registered capacity & compliance
The provider shall maintain the family child care home within the registered capacity.
[19a-87b-10(b)]Health & safetyMay 8, 2014
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(b)]PaperworkMay 8, 2014
40-Responsibilities of Provider & Substitute- Parental written permission
For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying emergency health care for the child, any persons permitted to remove the child from the child care home on behalf of the parent, transportation for children leaving the home as part of the child care program, conditions under which the parent will allow swimming when recreational swimming is part of the family child care program.