Amber Lafoe

Regulation 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the FCCP shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, included recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the FCCP shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, the FCCP shall ensure that the children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.

“Cushioing material beneath and around a large play structure was observed to measure approximately three (3) inches which is not sufficient in meeting recommendations of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook. Corrective Action: Immediately discontinue children's use of structures above thirty (30) inches in the outdoor play area. By 05/28/2026 ensure that sufficient cushioing material is in place in all use zones or children's access to equipment thirty (30) inches or higher is permanently blocked. In the corrective action email provide photo evidence of how you have come back into compliance. If new/additional cushioing is in place, include photo evidence of the depth of the material.”

Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

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.

“Upon review of the Provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account and on-site file it was identified that they had only completed seven (7) of the required fifteen (15) annual professional development hours between 12/2024 and 12/2025. Corrective Action: By 06/11/2026 complete eight (8) hours of professional development activities to make up for those missed in the previous year. Develop a system to ensure that the required fifteen (15) hours are completed during the correct annual cycle moving forward. In the corrective action email provide certificates of completion and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

Regulation 5.1.4: The FCCP shall submit a Vermont Child Care Immunization Report at least once every 365 days to the Vermont Department of Health, Immunization Office as required by 18 V.S.A. SS 1120 - 1129.

“The required annual immunization survey was not submitted to Vermont Department of Health by midnight on 12/31/25. Initial notification of this requirement was sent the beginning of November, with reminders provided weekly, then daily, closer to the due date. Corrective Action: You must submit the past due 2025 annual immunization survey to Vermont Department of Health by midnight on 1/14/26. Failure to submit this survey will result in further regulatory action. Additionally, submit a statement to Kristy.Haapala@vermont.gov indicating who will be responsible for submitting this survey in the future.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

Regulation 5.10.1.8: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The FCCP shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) is performed. This includes but is not limited to protecting children from peeling or chipping paint, and dust build up from the friction of moving doors or windows.

“Upon review of the Vermont Department of Health's IRC Compliance database it was identified that IRC practices had not been conducted at this program in more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days. Provider statements confirmed this. Corrective Action: By 07/30/2025 ensure that an IRC certified individual conducts IRC practices at the FCCH and submit the compliance statement to the Vermont Department of Health. Develop a system to ensure IRC practices are conducted annually as required moving forward. In the corrective action email provide the IRC compliance statement and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

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.

“Upon review of the povider's BFIS Credential account, and on-site files, it was determined that nine (9) of the required fifteen (15) hours of annual professional development had not been completed between 12/31/2022-12/30/2023. Corrective Action: The provider shall complete nine (9) additional hours of annual professional development to make up for the hours not completed during the previous year, by 10/01/2024. These nine (9) nine hours are in addition to the fifteen (15) hours of annual professional development required between 12/31/2023-12/30/2024. Develop a system to ensure ongoing compliance to this rule. Once complete, please forward confirmation of the completed nine (9) hours of training to Licensor [name] via email. In the corrective action email include details of the system developed to maintain compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

Regulation 7.2.2: The FCCP shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division for any new individuals, sixteen (16) years of age or older, residing in the FCCH or present more than five (5) times in 365 days during the FCCH's hours of operation as required in the rule 2.3.7.2 of these regulations.

“Household Member A turned sixteen (16) in December 2021; a record check has not been received as required by this rule. Corrective Action: Submit a record check for Household Member A.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022