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(d)]PaperworkFeb 1, 2019
05-Terms of the Registration- Capacity
[19a-87b-5(e)]OtherFeb 1, 2019
06-Terms of the Registration- Infant/toddler restriction
The provider shall care for no more than two (2) children under the age of two (2) years at one time, including his/her own children, except that the provider may care for up to six (6) children under the age of two (2) years when an approved assistant is present.
[19a-87b-6(e)]OtherFeb 1, 2019
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-9(d)]Health & safetyFeb 1, 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(a)]PaperworkFeb 1, 2019
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 & safetyFeb 1, 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.
[19a-87b-10(c)]Health & safetyFeb 1, 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 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.