Section 19a-79-12 - Night care endorsement(a) The operator of a child care center or group child care home providing night care shall comply with section 19a-79-1a to section 19a-79-13, inclusive of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.(b) The program providing care for one or more hours between the hours of ten P.M. and five A.M. shall have a separate night care endorsement by the Office. (1) There shall be a person on the licensed premises designated as the person in charge who shall meet the head teacher qualifications in section 19a-79-4a(e)(2) 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 hours in a twenty-four hour period on a regular basis.(5) All program 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. Bunk beds shall not be used. (A) Sleeping apparel and toiletries shall be individually labeled and stored.(B) Bedding for children over twelve months of age shall consist of a blanket and sheet or a sleeping bag, with a pillow in a pillowcase.(C) Toiletries shall include a towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste and soap.(D) Bedding and sleeping apparel shall be laundered weekly and as needed.(7) Sleep arrangements for infants shall comply with section 19a-79-10(g) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.(8) The ambient air temperature shall be maintained to at least sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit measured at thirty six inches from the floor.(9) There shall be written approval from the local fire marshal specifying the hours of operation.(10) There shall be written approval from the local director of health for night care.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 19a-79-12
Effective July 27, 1993; Amended November 6, 2008; amended 10/16/2024