Bridgewater Community Childcare

Regulation 5.10.1.1.2: Children shall be protected from choking hazards presented by cords on window coverings, electric or electronic appliances or equipment and telephones.

“In the infant room an electircal cord to an Alexa device was observed to be loose and accessible to children, as well as the cord belonging to an infant swing. In the infant nap room electrical cords to several infant swings were observed to be loose and accessible to children. Additionally, in the classroom for two (2) year olds and over, there were two (2) electrical cords for air conditioners observed to be loose and accessible to children. Corrective Action: Immediately ensure that all loose cords are secured or otherwise made inaccessible to children and remain so moving forward. Develop a system to conduct regular checks of licensed spaces to ensure that loose electrical cords are not present. In the corrective action email provide photo evidence that the identified cords have been addressed and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

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 licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including 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 licensee shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, staff shall ensure that 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 dome-climber structure in the outdoor play area was observed to not be of proper depth, nor cover the entire safe-use zone. Corrective Action: Immediately discontinue use of the dome climber until such a time when sufficient cushioing material is in place. By 05/29/2026 ensure that appropriate cushioing material is present or that children's access has been blocked to the structure. In the corrective action email provide photo evidence of the solution obtained.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment, the licensee shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child.

“Upon review of children's files it was identified that no documentation of age appropriate well care exams had been obtained for any of the fifteen (15) enrolled children. Director statements confirmed this. Corrective Action: Immediately make families aware of this requirement. By 05/22/2026 obtain documentation of age appropriate well care exams for each enrolled child. Develop a system to ensure that such documentation is obtained within forty-five (45) days of each child's enrollment moving forward. In the corrective action email provide evidence that documentation was gathered, and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

Regulation 5.6.5: All prescription medication administered by staff shall be in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container.

“A child's inhaler was observed and not in its original container nor labeled for the child. The expiration date could not be identified. Corrective Action: Immediately obtain the original container for this medication or a new medication with the proper container/label. In the corrective action email provide photo evidence that the medication is now maintained as required.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

Regulation 5.10.1.10.4: Materials required for routine cleaning shall be stored and used in a safe manner out of the reach of children.

“In several classrooms multiple cleaning products were observed in unlocked cabinets beneath the sinks which are accessible to children, to include glass cleaner, lysol spray, and clorox. Though the cabinets had locking devices affixed to them, three (3) of the four (4) classroom's cabinets were not locked. Corrective Action: Immediately ensure that routine cleaning products are stored in a manner that is inaccessible to children. Develop a system to ensure that all cleaning materials will remain inaccessible to children at all times moving forward. In the corrective action email provide details of the system developed to come back into compliance and ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

Regulation 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“Based on review of BFIS showed five (5) staff have not yet completed the fingerprinting process. Per conversation with Staff A on site it was determined one (1) staff member had fingerprints done in May and is awaiting results. Four (4) staff were confirmed to not have yet scheduled or completed appointments to have fingerprinting done. Staff B's fingerprinting letter was issued on 5/7/24, Staff C's letter on 11/17/23, Staff D's on 11/2/23, and Staff E's on 1/22/24. Corrective Action: Provide dates appointments for fingerprinting have been scheduled for or receipt from appointment if completed by corrective action due date. Develop and implement a system for tracking staff fingerprinting to ensure completion.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, and the program director shall maintain an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“Review of all staff BFIS accounts determined ten (10) staff, all employed at the program for more than six (6) months, were missing required documentation and/or verification of qualifications. Staff A was able to show during this visit that some documentation had recently been submitted to Northern LIghts at CCV, however the submissions are not within the six (6) month timeframe as required by this rule. Corrective Action: Submit to Northern LIghts at CCV any documents that have not yet been sent. Review BFIS accounts to ensure submitted documentation has been uploaded. Reach out to Northern Lights at CCV to follow up on any documents that do not appear. Create a system for tracking staff documentation and qualification requirements are submitted within the timeframe identified by this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

Regulation 7.1.3: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and the orientation training session shall include: Basic knowledge of child growth and development; Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; Positive behavior management; Supervision of children; Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; Safe sleep practices; Administration of medication requirements; Emergency and evacuation requirements; Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Recordkeeping; Transportation and child passenger safety; Release of children; Respectful engagement of families; Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect; including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; Preventing the spread of infectious disease; Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; Inclusion of children with special needs; Guidelines for volunteers, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“Staff C, Staff E, and Staff F were determined, based on review of BFIS along with follow up with Staff A, to have not completed this required training. All three (3) staff members have been employed with the program for more than three (3) months. It was determined that Staff G completed the eight (8) hour New Employee Orientation and not the nine (9) hour Vermont Orientation as required. Corrective Action: Ensure all four (4) staff members complete this training by the corrective action due date given. Create a system for tracking required trainings to ensure they are completed within the mandatory time frames.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

Regulation 6.2.8.4.2: In the event that the concerns cannot be resolved, written notice to the child's parent(s) is required with at least five (5) days' notice prior to expulsion.

“Review of email communications sent by the Program to the parents of Child A revealed parents were informed on April 26th at 7:03 pm that care for Child A was terminated effective May 1st. Given the time of day the email was sent, the 26th cannot be counted as one (1) of the five (5) days notification required by this rule. Corrective Action: Review this rule with all staff, members of the Administration and Child Care Committee, and the Board of Directors to ensure future understanding.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023

Regulation 3.4.6.1: The licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children and staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years. When the CBCCPP counts lock-down drills as allowed in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations, the licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each lock-down drill, the number of CBCCPP children and staff who participated, and note that the drill performed was a lock-down drill.

“Program began operating in June 2022. Review of evacuation drill records for the five (5) months program has been open determined no evacuation drills had been recorded for August, September and October. Conversations with Staff A and review of program calendar indicated drills did occur, however were not recorded. Corrective Action: Ensure evacuation drills are recorded on a monthly basis. Ensure documentation of drills includes all required elements, including evacuation time and that at least one is clearly done during nap time. Create a system to ensure recording of drills is maintained and kept for two (2) years as required by this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

Regulation 7.1.3: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and the orientation training session shall include: Basic knowledge of child growth and development; Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; Positive behavior management; Supervision of children; Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; Safe sleep practices; Administration of medication requirements; Emergency and evacuation requirements; Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Recordkeeping; Transportation and child passenger safety; Release of children; Respectful engagement of families; Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect; including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; Preventing the spread of infectious disease; Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; Inclusion of children with special needs; Guidelines for volunteers, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“Upon review of Bright Futures Credential Accounts and review of staff files on site it was determined that Staff A and Staff B have not completed the required Orientation.Staff A began employment at the program on 3/23/22. Staff B began employment at the program on 6/20/22. Corrective Action: Ensure Staff A and Staff B have completed Orientation by the corrective action due date given. Create a system to ensure all new staff complete Orientation as required by this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022