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 & safetyJun 25, 2019
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-10(c)]Health & safetyJun 25, 2019
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 programs 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-9(a)]Health & safetyJun 25, 2019
23-Physical Environment- Cleanliness
The facility and equipment shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall not pose a health hazard to children.
[19a-87b-9(d)]Health & safetyJun 25, 2019
26-Physical Environment- Fire safety
The provider shall ensure that the home and grounds provide a reasonable degree of safety from fire.
[19a-87b-10(b)]Health & safetyJun 25, 2019
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.