Amber Davis

Regulation 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations.

“Review of the provider BFIS Quality and Credential account, 15 hours of professional development were not completed for the period of 7/1/2022-7/1/2023 and conversation with provider confirm that the professional development hours had not been completed as she was thinking she would be closing. The provider stated that she is working on completing the required hours for last year and this year. Corrective Action: Develop a plan to complete the required 15 hours of professional development that were missed for the past year in addition to the fifteen (15) professional development hours needed for this year. By 5/6/2024, submit a copy of this plan to this licensor at ann.sparrow@vermont.gov. Submit all training certifications to Northern Lights using the cover sheet.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024

Regulation 3.6.1.1: The FCCP shall develop and maintain a written Emergency Response Plan to respond to a full range of emergencies both natural and man-made. A complete plan shall include how the FCCP will address and manage the following situations and responsibilities: * Evacuations or other emergencies such as leaving the premises and lockdown situations; * Specific concerns related to the location of the program, such as proximity to a nuclear reactor, an area prone to flooding or power loss; * Notifying the local authorities of the emergency; * A system for notifying the parents of the emergency; * Notifying the local emergency planning committee regarding the location of the FCCH and using the committee as a resource in emergency planning for the program; * A system of identifying the children and staff present at the time of the emergency and maintaining knowledge of their whereabouts; * A system for handling infants, toddlers, and children with special needs; * An established evacuation meeting location within walking distance of the FCCH; * A system to account for all children and staff at evacuation meeting place; * An process for relocation if necessary including safe transportation; * A system for sheltering in place if the FCCP and children present need to remain in the FCCH for an extended period; and * Staff chain of command and individual staff roles and responsibilities, (if applicable) during emergencies.

“It was determined that the provider did not have an established, written, emergency response plan. The provider was able to discuss plans for an emergency but it was not in writing. An estalished, written, emergency response plan is required. Corrective Action: By 07/05/2019, create an emergency response plan and email to this licensor for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2019