Connecticut childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Connecticut. Per OEC Child Care Center Licensing (RCSA §19a-79). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Connecticut
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 | 8 |
| Young Toddlers (12-24 months) | 1:4 | 8 |
| toddler | 1:5 | 10 |
| Preschool (3-5 years) | 1:10 | 20 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:15 | 30 |
Per OEC Child Care Center Licensing (RCSA §19a-79). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Connecticut required annual professional development hours based on position
Renews every 12 months
Connecticut DCF background check including state and national criminal records check per RCSA §19a-79-3a
Renews every 60 months
Staff must be enrolled in Connecticut Early Childhood Professional Registry (ECPR)
Renews every 12 months
Department of Children and Families comprehensive background check required
Renews every 60 months
Director qualifications per RCSA §19a-79-3a including education and experience requirements
Training for administration of epinephrine auto-injectors
Renews every 24 months
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Head teacher qualifications per RCSA §19a-79-3a
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
State-approved medication administration training required
Renews every 36 months
Infant and child CPR certification required per RCSA §19a-79-6a
Renews every 24 months
Mandated reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Renews every 36 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per RCSA §19a-79-7a
Renews every 36 months
Initial health assessment and TB risk assessment required
Renews every 24 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| lockdown | annually | Yes |
| shelter_in_place | annually | Yes |
| evacuation | annually | Yes |
Connecticut OEC Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current OEC license posted visibly
- License reflects current capacity and age groups
- License renewal application submitted timely
- Inspection reports available for parent review
- Parent rights information posted
- DCF background check completed for all staff
- National criminal records check completed
- CT Early Childhood Professional Registry enrollment current
- Director meets education/experience requirements
- Head teachers meet qualification requirements
- Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff
- First aid certification current for all staff
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