Connecticut ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current OEC license posted visibly

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-1a

License reflects current capacity and age groups

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-1a

License renewal application submitted timely

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-1a

Inspection reports available for parent review

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-1a

Parent rights information posted

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-1a

DCF background check completed for all staff

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-3a

National criminal records check completed

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-3a

CT Early Childhood Professional Registry enrollment current

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-3a

Director meets education/experience requirements

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-3a

Head teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-3a

Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

First aid certification current for all staff

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Annual professional development documented

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Mandated reporter training completed

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Safe sleep training completed for infant caregivers

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-7a

Medication administration training completed

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Health assessment and TB screening on file

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-3a

Fire drills conducted monthly and documented

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Severe weather drills conducted semi-annually

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice yearly

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Full evacuation drill to alternate location annually

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Written emergency plan posted and accessible

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Emergency supplies maintained

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Emergency contact numbers posted by phones

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Evacuation routes posted in each room

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

First aid kit properly stocked and accessible

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Medication storage secure and procedures followed

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Epinephrine auto-injectors accessible (if applicable)

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Handwashing procedures followed

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Diapering area sanitary with proper procedures

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Ill child exclusion policy implemented

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-6a

Hazardous materials stored securely out of reach

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Safe sleep practices followed (back to sleep, firm surface)

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-7a

Smoke and CO detectors functional

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Outdoor play area meets 75 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Playground equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Facility clean and in good repair

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Temperature maintained between 68-75°F

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Adequate lighting throughout facility

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Outdoor area fenced and secure

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a

Infant ratio maintained (1:4, max group 8)

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-4a

Toddler ratio maintained (1:4-6 based on age)

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-4a

Preschool ratio maintained (1:10, max group 20)

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-4a

School-age ratio maintained (1:13, max group 26)

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-4a

Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-7a

Immunization records current (CT WiZ or provider)

Ref: CGS §10-204a

Health assessment on file (within 12 months)

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-7a

Allergy information documented with care plans

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-7a

Children supervised at all times

Ref: RCSA §19a-79-4a