Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-54. Causes for revoking or refusing to renew licenseA license may be suspended, revoked, or its renewal refused for any of the following causes whenever in the judgment of the commissioner or his designee the child-care facili…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-55. Hearing on revocationAny child-care facility may, within 15 days after receipt by certified mail of notice of refusal to renew or intended revocation of a license, request an administrative hearing thereon in accordance wi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-56. Suspension of licenseIf the department finds that public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, summary suspension of a license may be order…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-57. Return of license to the commissionerUpon discontinuance of the licensed program or revocation of the license, the license shall be returned by the child-care facility to the commissioner within 14 days after receipt of su…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-58. Waiver of requirementsA child-care facility shall comply with all relevant regulations unless a waiver for specific requirement(s) has been granted through a prior written agreement with the department. This agreement shal…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-59. Compliance with requirements for licensureThe minimum requirements set forth in section 17a-145-60 to section 17a-145-98, shall be complied with as requisite for licensing children's homes or similar institutions, resident…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-60. FinancesEach such facility shall have sufficient income and resources to adequately maintain the plant, equipment and program encompassed by these regulations. Financial records showing the amount and source of all income …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-61. Written policies and proceduresThe policies and operating procedures of the facility covering the selection, medical care, education, religious training, discipline, discharge, program, daily care, feeding, staffing patter…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-62. Governing boardAll licensed child-care facilities shall have a governing board. Such board shall be legally constituted and shall manage its affairs in accordance with applicable provisions of law, its certificate of incor…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-63. Chief administrative officerThere shall be a chief administrative officer who shall be in charge of the overall management of the facility and carry out the policies of the governing board. Each facility shall provide the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-64. Personnel policies and proceduresPersonnel policies and operating procedures regarding facility employment and personnel practices shall be in writing and on file with the department. A copy shall be given to each employee…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-65. Hazardous equipmentAll power-driven machines and other hazardous equipment shall be properly safeguarded and their use by children regulated by supervisory staff of the facility. (Effective February 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-66. Health, sanitation, fire safety, and zoning approvalHealth and sanitation approval by the state and local departments of health, approval for safety by the state and local fire marshals, certificate of occupancy and zoning…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-67. Water supply. Sewage and garbage facilitiesWater supply shall be adequate and safe. If the facility is not served by public water supply, the water shall be analyzed and approved by the state department of health services …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-68. Heating, ventilation, lightingComfortable heating, sufficient ventilation, and both natural and artificial lighting shall be provided. (Effective February 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-69. ConstructionThe plans and designs for all new construction, additions to or substantial modifications of buildings or parts of buildings used or to be used in the operation of the child-care facility shall be submitted to …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-70. Nursery unitsNursery units for children up to two years of age shall be separate from living quarters for children. (Effective February 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-71. Living room, loungeCottage-type and congregate-type institutions shall provide a living room or lounge in each unit sufficient in size and equipment for the informal use of the children. Each living room or lounge shall be…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-72. Living quarters of staffLiving quarters of staff shall afford privacy from children and shall be suitable according to job duties and employment arrangements. (Effective February 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations(a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have adequate area, spacing and equipment in accordance with the child's age and needs. Bedrooms shall contain a window unless there is a 24-hour vent…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-74. Lavatory facilities. Toilet articles and linens(a) At least one toilet and washbasin shall be provided near sleeping quarters, recreation areas, and dining rooms respectively and shall have adequate hot and cold running wa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-75. Health and medical treatment. Administration of first aid. Prescription medication. Administration of medicine or treatment. Written records. Storage of drugs, medicines, and instruments. Sick room, telephone.(a) The facil…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-76. Kitchens, equipment, food-handlingAll kitchens shall be clean, well lighted, properly ventilated and screened, and provided with essential and proper equipment for the preparation and serving of food. Storage, refrigeratio…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-77. Dining areas and supervisionDining areas shall be kept clean and attractive, well-lighted, properly screened and ventilated, and shall be large enough to accommodate the children and staff responsible for their supervision…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-78. Recreational facilitiesIndoor and outdoor recreational facilities, supplies and equipment shall be provided and used by the children. Appropriate safety measures, instructions and supervision should be provided to protect …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-79. Telephone serviceEach cottage or separate living unit shall have 24-hour telephone service.(Effective February 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-80. Internal and external securityThe facility shall provide adequate internal and external security to ensure the safety of children and staff from outside intruders. (Effective February 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-81. Provisions for educationEach child-care facility shall ensure that every child in care attends an appropriate educational program which is approved by the state education agency in accordance with state law. (Effective Feb…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-82. LaundryProvisions shall be made for the children's personal laundry, the facility's laundry and the repair of clothing. (Effective February 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-83. VisitorsChildren shall have a place to receive visitors in privacy. Each child shall be permitted to receive visitors subject to reasonable restrictions consistent with the child's treatment objectives. (Effective February…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-84. Office space. Confidential filesPrivate office space shall be available for administrative and counseling staff. There shall be locked files for all confidential material. (Effective February 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-85. Housekeeping equipment and suppliesHousekeeping equipment and supplies shall not be accessible to children unless an individual determination is made concerning their ability to safely use them or their use is under direct…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-86. Instructions in safety procedures. SupervisionEach child shall be instructed, as appropriate to his or her own age level, in safety procedures, including fire drills, civil defense and safe use of electrical or power equip…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-87. Religious activitiesThe religious faith of each child shall be protected and the child shall be given the opportunity to participate in religious activities of his own faith whenever possible. (Effective February 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-88. Abuse of children. DisciplineThe child-care facility shall prohibit abusive, corporal, humiliating or frightening punishment and restraints not appropriate to the circumstances, particularly in the area of toileting, feedi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-89. Work performed by childrenChildren shall be encouraged to work. Each facility shall ensure that the child's work experience has a constructive value for his or her training and development. Work assignments shall be made i…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-90. Clothing. StorageEach child-care facility shall ensure that each child in care has adequate clean, well-fitting, attractive and seasonable clothing as required for health, comfort and physical well-being, and as appropriat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-91. Health program, facilities, trainingEach child-care facility shall provide the program, facilities and training necessary for the children's daily health needs and the development of sound habits and practices or personal …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-92. Food and dietFood served shall be wholesome and of sufficient quantity. The diet of children under one year of age shall be prescribed by a qualified physician. The diet of children over one year of age shall meet the reco…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-93. Medical, dental, and nursing careEach child-care facility shall provide or arrange for appropriate medical, dental and nursing care for children, including use of community health services. The health program for the child…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-94. Written treatment planAn individualized facility written treatment plan shall be established by the facility and implemented for each child in accordance with department treatment plans and regulations as applicable. (Effe…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-95. Children not to be used for fund-raisingThe child-care facility shall not require or permit children in its care to solicit funds for the institution or be identified by name, in photographs or in any other manner in its f…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-96. Discharge of childDischarge of a child from the care of the child-care facility shall be only to the person, persons or agency having legal custody of the child, or on the written authorization of such legal custodian. (Ef…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-97. Unauthorized absence of childUnauthorized absences of a child in care shall be reported immediately by telephone, or not later than the next working day, to the guardian followed by a written report within a reasonable per…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-98. Case records. Reports. Confidentiality(a) Each child-care facility shall maintain a current, confidential case record for each child, including family, social and health history; the reason for admission; the individual tr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-145-99—17a-145-129. (Repealed) Repealed February 20, 1997.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-1. Definitions as used in section 17a-147-1 to 17a-147-36, except as otherwise provided therein(a) \"Extended Day Treatment\": Means a supplementary care community-based program providing a comprehensive multidisciplinary appr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-10. Written policies and procedures(a) The policies and operating procedures of the extended day treatment program covering the selection, emergency medical care, discipline, discharge planning, treatment program, staffing pat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-11. Staffing and human resources(a) There shall be a chief administrative officer who shall be in charge of the overall management of the extended day treatment program and carry out the policies of the governing board. (b) An…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-11a. FinancesThe extended day treatment program shall have sufficient income and resources to adequately maintain the plant, equipment and program encompassed by these regulations. Financial records showing the amount and sour…