Complaint investigation · case 2023-1151
Dec 5, 2023Closed May 15, 2024Referred to legal6 findings on this casePublic data matched
- Case #
- 2023-1151
- Source
- Complaints
- Opened
- Dec 5, 2023
- Closed
- May 15, 2024
- Case ID
- 696137
- Last updated
- Oct 1, 2024
“Referred to Legal Division”
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]OtherDec 6, 2023
001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development 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-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)]FacilityDec 6, 2023
002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall require participation by new staff in employee orientation. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation.
[19a-79-10(j)]OtherDec 6, 2023
135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time
Infants shall be removed from their cribs and held for all bottle feedings. They may be placed in chairs for all other feedings. Infants and toddlers shall be removed from their cribs or playpens at other intervals during the day for individual cuddlings and for verbal communication. They shall be allowed to crawl and toddle as age and development permit. Each infant shall be placed in a prone (front) position part of the time when awake.
[19a-79-10(k)(1)]PaperworkDec 6, 2023
136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
A written statement specifying the formula, breast milk or other liquids and the feeding schedule for infants shall be obtained from the parent(s).
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)]RatioDec 6, 2023
006-Policies
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, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, 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. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room.
[19a-79-4a(b)]FacilityDec 6, 2023
018b-Background Checks
A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.
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