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(b)]Health & safetySep 6, 2012
24-Physical Environment- Freedom from hazards
The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that would be dangerous to children.
[19a-87b-9(c)]Health & safetySep 6, 2012
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(b)]Health & safetySep 6, 2012
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(e)]OtherSep 6, 2012
43-Responsibilities of Provider & Substitute- Planning for special needs of infants
The provider shall allow infants to crawl or toddle, shall hold them for bottle feedings and at other times during the child care period, and shall give them individual attention, and verbal communication.
[19a-87b-10(f)]FacilitySep 6, 2012
44-Responsibilities of Provider & Substitute- Diaper changing
The provider shall change an infant's diapers frequently for the child's comfort, shall cleanse and disinfect the surface of the changing area after changing each diaper, shall dispose of waste material in a sanitary manner out of reach of the children, and shall wash his/her own hands with soap and hot water after changing and disposing of each diaper.
[19a-87b-17(a)]Health & safetySep 6, 2012
58-Administration of Medication- Nonprescription topical medications
The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. Nonprescription topical medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s).