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-79-6a(a)(3)]OtherApr 30, 2026
048- Proper Refrigeration -41 degrees
There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips.
[19a-79-6a(a)(6)]FacilityApr 30, 2026
051- Kitchen- clean, safe storage of food/supplies
The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be clean, well-lighted and ventilated, protected by window screening and provided with hot and cold running water, adequate and safe storage for food and supplies and refrigeration.
[19a-79-6a(a)(2)]FacilityApr 30, 2026
047- Nutritious meals and snacks
A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises less than five (5) hours shall have a nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises longer than five (5) but less than eight (8) hours shall have one (1) meal and one (1) nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises eight (8) hours or more shall have one (1) meal plus two (2) nutritious snacks, or two (2) meals plus one (1) nutritious snack.
[19a-79-7a(g)(5)]FacilityApr 30, 2026
108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls
All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated.
[19a-79-6a(a)(1)]FacilityApr 30, 2026
046- Preparation/transportation of food-follow DPH Model Food Code
Preparation and transportation of food(s) not prepared on the licensed premises shall satisfy all applicable requirements of the Department of Public Health’s Model Food Code.
[19a-79-6a(a)(4)]PaperworkApr 30, 2026
049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths
When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three months.
[19a-79-6a(a)(7)]OtherApr 30, 2026
052- Separate hand washing facilities
Separate hand washing facilities shall be located convenient to the room where food is prepared in child care centers and group child care homes.