NEXT STEP LEARNING CENTER — CT childcare facility public record

Lifetime deficiency profile

27 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

27 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 10 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.

Rule	Times cited	Sample narrative
`19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)`	2	The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon req…
`19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)`	2	Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on f…
`19a-79-9a(a)(3)`	1	Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall…
`19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)`	1	The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's en…
`19a-79-7a(h)(2)`	1	Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. — 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
`19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)`	1	The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual trai…
`19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)`	1	When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Chang…
`19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)`	1	A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. — …
`19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)`	1	The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon req…
`19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)`	1	The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not…

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