Canaan School Preschool

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.

“A review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential account revealed that three (3) staff members had not completed the Vermont Orientation training. Discussion with the program director confirmed that staff had not completed the mandatory training. Corrective Action: By 03/06/2026 ensure that all staff have complete the Vermont Orientation training. Send documentation of completed training to Northern Lights. The training can be found at https://northernlightsccv.org/finding-the-better-kid-care-vt-orientation-training-a-how-to-guide/”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026

Regulation 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios 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 shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.

“A review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential account revealed that five (5) staff members had not obtained CPR/First Aid certification within the first three (3) months of employment. Discussion with the program director confirmed that staff had not completed CPR/First Aid training. Corrective Action: By 03/06/2026 ensure that all staff have complete their CPR and First Aid training. Send documentation of completed training to Northern Lights.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026

Regulation 3.3.5: The licensee, staff, and auxiliary staff shall be trained in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.

“A review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential account revealed that five (5) staff members had not completed the online mandated reporter training. Discussion with the program director confirmed that staff had not completed the mandatory training. Corrective Action: By 3/6/2026 ensure that all staff have complete the mandated reporter training. Send documentation of completed training to Northern Lights. The training can be found at https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1087433.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026

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.

“A review of the program staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts indicated missing training certifications. The provider stated that all training certifications had not been sent or added to staff BFIS Quality and Credential. Corrective Action: All existing documents must be submitted electronically to Northern Lights at CCV, copying ann.sparrow@vermont.gov by 3/05/24. Submit all documents to Northern Lights on an on-going basis moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

Regulation 5.4.1.8: Bedding used by a child shall be stored in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children.

“Eleven (11) rest time mats were rolled up with bedding sheets on them and stored on top of each other with sheets touching. Corrective Action: Develop and implement a process for storing bedding sheets in a manner that prevents contact with bedding sheets used by other children.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment, staff working with children 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 NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“Upon review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts, it was determined that 7 staff who have been employed at the program longer than 6 months did not have complete and up to date BFIS Quality and Credential account as required. Information on qualifications and required trainings such as the orientation, CPR/First Aid and mandated reporter training, were missing, as well as diploma and college transcripts. It is required for staff employed within six months to have a complete and up to date BFIS Quality and Credentialing Account. Corrective Action: By 3/5/2020, submit each individual's missing qualification and training information to Northern Lights at CCV to be added to their BFIS accounts. Develop a program improvement plan on how you will maintain up to date BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and submit the plan to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2020

Regulation 3.4.7.5: The licensee shall maintain a current list of the licensee or designee, staff, auxiliary staff, and volunteers as in the rules in section 7.7.5 of these regulations, as applicable in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change.

“Upon review of the associated parties list with the program Director and Teacher, it was determined that there was a total of 13 individuals listed on the associated parties list that were no longer affiliated with the program. It is required to keep the associated parties list up to date within five (5) business days of any changes. Corrective Action: By 3/5/2020, update the program's associated parties list, removing any individuals that are no longer associated with the program. In the future, ensure that the Associated Parties list is updated within 5 business days of anyone leaving or coming to the program”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2020