Sec.19a-87b-7. Members of the Household

(a) Health

Household members shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems that might adversely affect children receiving family child care services. In order for the commissioner to determine, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, that household members meet these requirements, the following documentation shall be part of the initial application process and updated as deemed necessary by the commissioner:

(1) Medical statements and children’s immunization records

A medical statement signed by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse, within the past twelve months. The statement shall document, for each household member, the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children in care or would currently interfere with, or otherwise put in jeopardy, the provider’s ability to render proper care to the children in the family child care home. The provider shall maintain forms for each child in the household including the provider’s own children present at the facility as specified in subdivisions (2) and (3) of subsection (b) of section 19a-87b-10 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. The forms shall also state that the child is current with all required immunizations and shall indicate the date for the next scheduled immunization.

(2) Medical and medication records

A medical history and medication records for each household member shall be provided, if requested by the commissioner, or authorizations from such members allowing the release of these records, when the commissioner deems the household member’s medical history may reveal a risk to children in care.

(b) Household Environment

The environment in the household shall foster the health, safety, growth and development of children. Evidence of violent, threatening or any other similar behavior by household members shall be reviewed by the commissioner for its impact on the health and safety of the children receiving family child care services and may be grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of the license.

(Effective September 1, 1993; Amended August 8, 1995; Transferred January 29, 1996; Amended March 19, 2021)