Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers

Night Care Endorsement

(a) The operator of a child day care center or group day care home providing night care shall comply with sections 19a-79-1a through 19a-79-8a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(b) The program providing care for one (1) or more hours between the hours of eight (8) P.M. and six (6) A.M. shall have a separate night care endorsement by the department.

(1) There shall be a person on the licensed premises designated as the person in charge who shall meet the head teacher qualifications in subdivision 19a-79-4a(d)(1) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(2) There shall be a written plan for program activities to meet the needs of the individual child, including individual sleep patterns and quiet activities.

(3) There shall be a written plan for continuous supervision of sleeping children including cot placement and evacuation from the building.

(4) A child shall not be in care for more than twelve (12) hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period on a regular basis.

(5) All staff persons shall be awake and available to work with children in care.

(6) There shall be an individual cot or crib with bedding for each child, in accordance with section 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) and 19a-79-10(d)(2)(B) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Bunkbeds shall not be used.

(A) Sleeping apparel and toiletries shall be individually stored.

(B) Bedding shall consist of a blanket and sheet with a pillow in a pillow case or a sleeping bag.

(C) Toiletries shall include a towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste and soap.

(D) Bedding and sleeping apparel shall be laundered weekly and as needed.

(7) The ambient air temperature shall be maintained to at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit measured at thirty-six (36) inches from the floor.

(8) There shall be written approval from the local fire marshal specifying the hours of operation.

(9) There shall be written approval from the local health director for night care.

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