Cailyn Genier

Regulation 5.10.1.14.2: The FCCP shall ensure that any animals or pets present at or brought into the FCCH are vaccinated as prescribed by law, with documentation maintained at the FCCH.

“The Provider has three (3) dogs and two (2) cats. One (1) dog and both cats are not up-to-date on their vaccinations. Corrective Action: Ensure all animals that are not yet vaccinated are not in spaces where children are present during hours of operation. Ensure all animals have been vaccinated as prescribed by law and that documentation is maintained on site.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2024

Regulation 3.3.3: The FCCP shall establish a system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the FCCH. The FCCP shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children s attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided.

“Two (2) children were in care; only one (1) was signed in. Corrective Action: Ensure all children are signed in upon arrival and signed out upon departure.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

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 BFIS Quality and Credential account and on-site files for Provider A, it was determined they were short five (5) and a half hours of annual professional development for the period of 7/10/2020-7/9/2021. Corrective Action: Develop a system to ensure the annual professional development hours not obtained during the 7/10/2020-7/9/2021 are completed by 2/21/2022. Develop a system to track annual professional development hours to ensure the required fifteen (15) hours are achieved during the annual period.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022

Regulation 5.10.1.2.5: There shall be at least one (1) easily accessible dry chemical fire extinguisher which has at least a 2-A: 10BC classification. This fire extinguisher shall be maintained in operating condition. It shall bear an official tag, properly signed, attesting to current operating condition.

“A fire extinguisher was observed near the front door entrance. Provider A confirmed this was only fire extinguisher for the program. The fire extinguisher did not have a valid inspection tag. Provider A stated she was aware that this was required. Corrective Action: Maintain a fire extinguisher on site at all times the program is in operation. Develop a system to ensure that the fire extinguisher is inspected prior to expiring.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2019

Regulation 2.3.9.5.4: The FCCP shall ensure that a drinking water system serving less than twenty-five (25) persons daily, served by their own well or spring, is chemically tested for arsenic, uranium, nitrite, manganese, and fluoride once every six (6) years. This testing shall be analyzed by a Drinking Water Laboratory certified by the State of Vermont according to 18 V.S.A. S501b. * Results shall meet Vermont standards. Water shall be remedied and retested to ensure potability if any test(s) are elevated. * Bottled water for drinking shall be provided until such time as the drinking water system meets Vermont standards. * The sample shall be a representative sample from the tap most frequently used for drinking after any treatment (for example a UV light system, a softener or charcoal filter). * Information from these water tests shall be included in the license renewal.

“Provider A was unable to provide verification of water testing. Provider A stated she is aware that she needs to do the water testing. This was a condition on the license and was due by 9/1/2017. Corrective Action: Submit to water testing by the due date and provide Licensor [name] with verification of the results within five (5) business days of receipt.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 209

Regulation 5.10.1.1: General Safety: The FCCP shall ensure the physical facilities of the FCCH, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the children.

“The baseboard in the nap room was observed to be detached exposing sharp edges. The baseboard in the bathroom was observed to be disconnected and rusted. In the bathroom, there were several items accessible to children; shampoo, sanitizer, razors, toothpaste, deodorant and healing ointment. All of these items were indicated to keep out of reach of children. The outdoor wooden play structure has areas of peeling paint. Corrective Action: Connect the baseboard in the nap room, and replace the baseboard in the bathroom. Store items that indicate to keep away from children from being accessible to children. Repaint the areas on the outdoor play structure that has peeling paint.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2019