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-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)]RatioOct 16, 2025
011-Policies- complete, implemented
The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, multi-hazard and medical emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, administrative oversight and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures.
[19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A)]OtherOct 16, 2025
006-Child behavior management
The operator and program staff shall manage child behavior using techniques based on developmentally appropriate practice, including positive guidance, redirection and setting clear limits that encourage children to develop self-control, self-discipline and positive self-esteem and communicate acceptable techniques to all staff.
[19a-79-10(c)(2)]FacilityOct 16, 2025
118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
There shall be at least one program staff qualified under section 19a79-4a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for every four children or fraction thereof who are under the age of two years in attendance and for every five children or fraction thereof who are two years old in attendance, indoors and outdoors.
[19a-79-3a(a)]OtherOct 16, 2025
002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.
[19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B)]PaperworkOct 16, 2025
042- Parent notification of illness or injury
The operator shall immediately notify the parent of a child enrolled if such child exhibits or develops an illness or is injured while in the care of the child care center or group child care home.
[19a-79-10(c)(3)]FacilityOct 16, 2025
119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
The group size shall not exceed eight for children that are under the age of two years and shall not exceed ten for children that are two years old, indoors and outdoors.
[19a-79-10(c)(4)]FacilityOct 16, 2025
120- Physical barriers- indoors/outdoors
There shall be a physical barrier separating each group of children under the age of three, indoors and outdoors.