Connecticut ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Connecticut OEC Child Care Center Licensing (RCSA §19a-79) regulations. Bloomily helps Connecticut childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Connecticut licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants 6 weeks to 12 months | 1:4 | 8 children |
Young Toddlers (12-24 months) Toddlers 12-24 months | 1:4 | 8 children |
toddler Two year olds | 1:6 | 12 children |
Preschool (3-5 years) Three year olds | 1:10 | 20 children |
prek Four and five year olds | 1:10 | 20 children |
School Age (5+ years) School-age 6+ years | 1:13 | 26 children |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Connecticut childcare staff
Annual Training (Connecticut)
Connecticut required annual professional development hours based on position
Background Check (Connecticut)
Connecticut DCF background check including state and national criminal records check per RCSA §19a-79-3a
CT Early Childhood Professional Registry
Staff must be enrolled in Connecticut Early Childhood Professional Registry (ECPR)
DCF Background Check
Department of Children and Families comprehensive background check required
Director Qualifications (Connecticut)
Director qualifications per RCSA §19a-79-3a including education and experience requirements
Epinephrine Administration Training (Connecticut)
Training for administration of epinephrine auto-injectors
First Aid (Connecticut)
Pediatric first aid certification required
Head Teacher Qualifications (Connecticut)
Head teacher qualifications per RCSA §19a-79-3a
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Medication Administration Training (Connecticut)
State-approved medication administration training required
Pediatric CPR (Connecticut)
Infant and child CPR certification required per RCSA §19a-79-6a
Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse (Connecticut)
Mandated reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Safe Sleep Training (Connecticut)
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per RCSA §19a-79-7a
Staff Health Assessment (Connecticut)
Initial health assessment and TB risk assessment required
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Connecticut childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required, documented with date, time, and number of children
Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice per year
Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a
Evacuation
Full evacuation to alternate location annually
Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a
Severe Weather
Severe weather drills twice per year
Ref: RCSA §19a-79-5a
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on Connecticut OEC Child Care Center Licensing (RCSA §19a-79) 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
Track your Connecticut compliance digitally
Bloomily keeps your checklist updated, tracks staff certifications, and alerts you before items expire.
Nearby State Requirements
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