Central Vermont Children's Academy

Regulation 2.3.9.3: The licensee shall ensure that all staff have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting.

“Staff A was last fingeprinted in December of 2019. A new record check authorization form was submitted on June 27th 2025. Staff A did not complete fingerprinting in June as required. Corrective Action: Staff A set up a fingerprinting appointment for 10/07/2025. Please send this licensor a copy of the fingerprint receipt. Please ensure moving forward staff complete the fingerprint supported background check renewal every five years.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

Regulation 5.4.2.5: Soft objects, toys or loose bedding shall not be used in infants' sleep areas. Soft or loose bedding includes: bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, and bibs. Infants shall not be swaddled for sleep.

“When I entered the infant classroom I observed two infants under the age of twelve(12) months sleeping. Both children had blankets in their cribs. The younger infant who is four(4) months old was wrapped in a fleece like blanket, the infants head was resting on the blanket. Their face was clear but the way the blanket was wrapped it created what looked like a hoody sweater. There were two empty cribs with blankets in them. There are no infants over twelve(12) months old in this classroom. Corrective Action: During the visit the director sent her assistant into the infant classroom to discuss this regulation with staff and to ensure blankets are removed from the cribs and infants are not wrapped in blankets while they sleep. Sleep sacks that are designed to allow the infants arms to be free are allowed. By the corrective action due date, review this regulation with all staff that work in the infant room. It is recommended that a copy of the regulations in section 5.4 are posted in the infnt classroom. Please email this licensor and confirm that all infant staff have reviewed the regulations in section 5.4.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

Regulation 5.4.2.8: Infants shall not be placed in cribs or port-a-cribs with bottles. Pacifiers are permitted in cribs and port-a-cribs with parental permission. Pacifiers may not have cords or clips that may pose a strangulation risk.

“A four month old was observed sleeping with a pacifer attached to their clothing on a clip with a cord. Corrective Action: Infants under twelve(12) months old may not sleep with a pacifer that is on a cord. Please review this regulation with staff and confirm that staff have reviewed this regulation and understand the requirements.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

Regulation 6.1.1: The program director shall manage the programming of educational and developmental activities to ensure curriculum is developmentally appropriate as required in the rules in section 6.1 of these regulations.

“A talking point was noted for this rule on 10/8/24, with required action being due on 11/1/24. The required steps were not taken. Corrective Action: Submit the original plan that was due on 11/1/24 identifying how staff will be supported in curriculum development and implementation, and when observations of staff will occur.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 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.

“The program was required by 10/18/24 to submit all documentation to Northern Lights at CCV to ensure staff qualifications and trainings have been met. As of 11/7/24 this had not been completed. Corrective Action: Ensure all education documents, resumes for those individuals who have been employed less than one (1) year at your program, and training certificates have been submitted to Northern Lights at CCV.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

Regulation 3.4.6.5: Staffing Schedule: A licensee shall maintain a written record of the daily schedule for at least 365 days of all staff including exact days and hours worked and the group of children to whom they are assigned.

“To determine compliance on which staff were with each group of children and the exact times with those groups the staff schedules were reviewed. Upon doing so it was noted multiple times over a three (3) week span that staff schedules were either 1) not completed fully (times in classrooms were noted, however times when staff left the room were not), and 2) staff statements indicate that the staff schedules do not accurately reflect what actually occurred. Corrective Action: Submit updated documents to reflect staff arrivals, break start, break end, and departures. If groups combine please have a system to account for this. Review with all staff they need to account their actual arrival and departures from each group of children in the moment, and that each staff person's time is accounted for on one (1) line.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

Regulation 6.1.4.1.1: Toys, materials and equipment shall be varied and available in a quantity that allows all children to benefit from their use, allows a range of choices, and reduces conflicts between children.

“This rule was cited in violation on 10/8/2024 however corrective action has not been received for this violation. Corrective Action: Submit the original corrective action indicating how the program will ensure items are rotated outdoors for children to use during outdoor play.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

Regulation 6.2.6.1: Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately.

“During the time at the program, Licensing Supervisor Sheldrick-Humphries observed children in the bathroom unsupervised. Child A was observed in the bathroom for an unknown amount of time once identified and was seen walking back to their classroom. Child B and Child C were observed in the bathroom together unsupervised, again for an unknown amount of time when identified. Child C was later observed entering the bathroom unsupervised at 12:53, at 12:56 Staff D left their classroom unattended with no other staff and checked in on Child C then turned around and went back to the classroom. Child C remained in the bathroom for a total of six (6) minutes without staff supervision. This is a serious violation and requires a copy of this report to be provided to every parent of each child enrolled. Corrective Action: Review this rule with all staff and determine current practices that prevent supervision as outlined in this rule. Submit a plan that identifies how supervision will be maintained at all times to include bathroom use.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

Regulation 6.2.4.3: The program director shall ensure that each group of children is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as a teacher associate for at least 75% of the hours of operation.

“A violation was cited on 10/8/24 to this rule. Corrective action was required by 10/25/24 which was not received. Upon review of staff schedules for weeks starting 10/14, 10/21 and 10/28, only one (1) classroom had a lead teacher 75% of the hours of operation. Corrective Action: Submit the original corrective action that was due on 10/25/24 which identifies a breakdown on who the qualified lead teacher is for each group of children that meets 7.3.2.2.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

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.

“Staff B was observed on site working with children, however they were not listed on the Associated Parties list as a result of a record check having not been processed by the Division. The Director was able to show that a record check was submitted to the Division, however rejected by the Division on 11/06/2024 at 11:10 am. for not being complete. It was identified that Staff A has been employed at the program since September 2024. Corrective Action: Since the licensing visit, the complete record check was submitted to the Division for Staff B. Submit a plan on how the program will ensure record checks are submitted to the Division for all staff prior to the start of them working in the program.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

Regulation 7.2.4: The licensee shall ensure that no person shall be left alone with children without approval from the Division which shall be based on the results of the background check to include fingerprinting.

“Upon review of staff schedules and interviews with staff, it was found that Staff A continued to be left alone with children despite a violation for this being cited on 10/11/24. Additionally, Staff A and Staff B were working together with children according to the staff schedules and neither have been cleared to be alone with children; pairing uncleared staff together does not meet compliance to this rule. Staff C based on the staff schedule was also working alone with children and has not been cleared to do so. Corrective Action: Submit a plan for who staff will be paired with at all times until cleared to be alone with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

Regulation 5.10.3.1.5: Fencing installed after the effective date of these regulations shall: * Be a minimum of four (4) feet in height with openings no larger than 3.5 inches; * Equipped with gates with self-closing and self-latching mechanisms; and * Include at least two (2) exits with one (1) that does not lead into the CBCCPP.

“A violation was cited to this rule on 10/8/24 with corrective action due by 10/18/24. As of 11/7/24 corrective action had not been completed. Corrective Action: Fix the gap in the gate which was due to be corrected by 10/8/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2024

Regulation 5.10.3.1.6: The outdoor play area shall be free of dumpsters, uncovered trash cans, highly flammable materials, standing pools of water and other hazards. Staff shall inspect the outdoor play area before children begin to play to make sure there are no hazards present such as, but not limited to, animal feces, litter, adult tools, or other items that might injure a child.

“In addition to construction at the front of the building construction started on an exterior wall that borders the playground. It appears that at one time a green plastic snow fence was errected to block access to the area. Staff report that fence has been down for several months. The following hazards were observed in this area. Piles of foam insulation, an electrical wire of some sort that is coming out of the building foundation, a pile of broken bricks, a 2 inch by 2 inch board sticking out about 2 feet from the building and 3 feet from the ground, approximately 6 foot tall scaffold with wood stacked on it. There was a water catch basin with a grate style cover. When stepped on it did not feel secure. When stepped on it did not feel secure. I observed that there was a hole in the ground next to the basin, that appeared to be the result of water errosion. The basin was approximately 2 feet in diameter, it was hard to get a full view as grass had grown over it. I was able to see that basin contained water, I could not assess how deep the water was. This area of the playground is not easy to see if you are standing at the entrance gate to the playground as it is a pocket of space between three walls of the building. Corrective Action: Remove all hazards from the outdoor play area and maintain compliance to this rule. Identify staff who will ensure daily inspections are done of the outdoor play area prior to children using that space. Maintain documentation on site to confirm this was done and by whom. The logs will be reviewed during a follow up licensing visit.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

Regulation 6.2.6.1: Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately.

“The Child Development Division received a report that Child X was observed unattended outside of the Green Mountain Fitness pool entrance, which is located in the same business plaza as the Central Vermont Children's Academy. The building has an exterior camera and the following was captured. Child X walked up the exterior entryway stairs at 9:50 a.m. He stops several times and looks around before heading to a metal walkway ramp that leads to the second floor of the building. He is observed slowly walking up and down the ramp and then running up and down the ramp. He exits the ramp and runs into the parking lot where parked cars obstruct the view. At 9:53 a.m. the camera captures a quick glimpse of Child X walking on the edge of the driveway where propane tanks then obscure the view. It would have been at this time that Child X was observed by the reporter. The reporter states that they observed Child X playing on a John Deere mower, Child X then heads down the driveway towards the lower section of the plaza. At this time the reporter approaches Child X and guides them back to the upper section of the plaza. Video footage shows Child X walking with the reporter up the driveway at 9:59 a.m. As they approach the entryway of the childcare center, Staff A is observed coming up the stairs, picking up Child X and returning to the childcare entrance. Child X's teachers Staff B and C were interviewed and felt Child X left the group while they were helping children get their shoes and outdoor gear on. They stated the inner exit door was propped open and the exterior exit door was unlocked. The exterior exit door has a push bar design, when the door is not locked it opens easily with a push. Staff B and C were asked how long they felt Child X was missing. Staff B felt Child X was missing for 2-3 minutes and Staff C stated about 5 minutes. Child X recently turned 2 years old, in addition to traffic, Child X was exposed to multiple hazards. In the area where the riding mower is there were dumpsters, discarded equipment from the fitness center, propane tanks, a cement wall with a two-foot drop, a scrap metal pile which included wires and uneven ground. While I was filming the location I did not see a substantial hole in the ground that was covered by long grass, I lost my balance and fell. There were additional hazards closer to childcare outlined in violation 5.10.1.1 and 5.10.3.1.6. Child X was unattended for approximately 9-10 minutes depending on how long it took them to walk down the hallway from their classroom and out the two exit doors. As required by regulations the Director reported this incident to the Child Development Division the day it occurred. This is a serious violation. Corrective Action: Submit a tentative program improvement plan by 10/21/2024 for this licensor to review that 1) identifies measures to ensure classroom supervision is maintained at all times, to include additional measures taken during times of transition, 2) ensures staff obtain four (4) hours of active supervision training, 3) accounts for observations of all classrooms by the qualified Director to monitor active supervision which shall include capturing the dates and times of those observations and findings and feedback provided to staff. Continue to maintain RLSI( Residential Licensing Special Investigations) safety plan requirement that a third staff member assists this classroom during times of transtions in and out of the classroom space. After this licensor's review of the program improvement plan a final plan will be complete and submitted by 01/01/2024.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

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

“Construction started near the entryway to the childcare in August, access to the construction equipment and materials is within feet of where children enter and exit the building. These items were all in the immediate area where Child X found unattended. The following hazards were observed. A long extension cord plugged in on the second floor and hanging down next to the entry way, a contractor grade metal brake, sharp edged metal scraps, boxes of nails and screws, caulking tubes and sheets of plywood and boards leaning against the wall.Although the director does not own the building it is their responsibility to ensure the areas assessible to the children is safe and hazard free. Corrective Action: Ensure until construction is completed that children's access to equipment and materials is blocked. Ensure that on site staff are doing a check of those areas prior to children's arrival daily to ensure the areas access is blocked and remains blocked and no additional hazards are present. Please have staff log when they checked the entrance way for hazards and have them note any hazards and explain how the hazard was addressed. Logs will be reviewed during a follow up licensing visit.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

Regulation 5.2.4.1: Children shall be accommodated in a timely manner when they need to use the toilet.

“During interviews five staff members stated that they had seen or heard children in the 4/5 year old preschool room being told by Staff A they could not use the bathroom. Most of the incidents occured while the 4/5 classroom was outside. It was reported that one child was seen crying on the playground saying they had to go poop. Conversation with staff and the director indicate that children may be told no when they are outside because it would require that all children go inside if one needs to go to the bathroom in order to maintain staff/child ratio. Corrective Action: Please review this regulation with Staff A and ensure that children are brought to the bathroom in a timely manner when they make a request. Please email this licensor confirming that the regulation was reviewed and moving forward children will be brought to the bathroom regardless of if they are inside or outside.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

Regulation 6.2.7.2: Staff's expectations of children's behavior and responses to children's behavior shall be appropriate to each child's level of development and understanding. Guidance shall be designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

“It was determined through interviews with staff and the director, that children in the 4/5 year old preschool are required to stay quietly on their mats during nap time. Child X has been moved into the hallway during nap and was asked to stay on their mat. Child X was not provided toys to play with. The classroom teacher and director stated that Child X was keeping other children awake and they were put on their mat outside of the classroom. The director and classroom teacher stated that it is hard to balance the needs of those who need to sleep and those who do not. It was acknowledged by the director that they will need to change their practice and find a space for non nappers to play. On most days restime begins at 12:30 and ends at 3, requiring a child to stay quiet on their mat for that amount of time is not developmentally appropriate or meeting the child's individual needs. Corrective Action: As discussed children in this age group may be moving away from needing to sleep and accomodations need to be made. Please email this licensor by the due date with how you will meet the needs of the child or children who do not need to sleep all or some of nap time. Please identify where those children will go and what activities they will be provided with. Moving forward please ensure the individual needs of each child is met during rest time.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

Regulation 6.1.4.2.1: The amount of awake time children under twenty-four (24) months of age spend in any confining equipment, such as a crib, playpen, port-a-crib, swing, or seat shall be limited to less than thirty (30) minutes in any two (2) hour period.

“I arrived in the infant room at 9:15 a.m and saw Child A in an infant activity saucer. Thirty minutes went by and child A was still in the infant activity saucer. At 10:00 a.m I asked staff to take Child A out of the saucer. I explained to them that the saucer is considered confining equipment and therefore Child A should be taken out after 30 minutes. When asked staff stated that Child A had been in the saucer for about five minutes before I arrived, indicating that Child A was in the saucer for approximately fifty minutes. Corrective Action: Please review this regulation with all staff that work in the infant room. Please discuss with staff that they will need to create a system to track how long children are in confining equipment. Please email me a description of the system that will be in place and a list of the staff who reviewed the regulation.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

Regulation 6.1.2.1: Except as specified in rule 6.1.2.2 of these regulations, children shall be provided opportunities for moderate to vigorous play and gross motor activity outdoors on the premises or within a safe walking distance of the CBCCPP for at least sixty (60) minutes each day. For programs that operate less than four (4) hours per day, staff shall ensure that children are provided at least thirty (30) minutes of outside physical activity each day.

“The daily schedule posted in the infant room states they go outside in the morning. I did not observe them taking the infants outside. Discussion with staff and the Director revealed that the infants are not going outside daily. Infant room staff stated they think the last time they went outside was in November. Corrective Action: As discussed infants must have time outside daily weather permitting. We discussed several ways that they could ensure infants are going outside daily. Please speak with the infant room staff and develop a plan for how to get the infants outside daily. Please send me an email explaining how the program will ensure infants are going outside.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

Regulation 6.2.6.6: The program director shall ensure that no person be left alone with children without approval from the Division based on the results of a background check that includes fingerprinting; with the exception of a parent may be left alone with his/her own child(ren).

“Staff A was working in a classroom alone and we had not received a record check authorization form. After the visit the record check authorization form was received and Staff is required to submit to a fingerprint supported background clearance and may not work alone with children. Corrective Action: Staff A may not work alone until we receive the results of the fingerprint supported background check. Please plan to have Staff A schedule a fingerprint appointment as soon as possible. Please confirm with this licensor the date of the fingerprinting appointment and email a copy of the receipt.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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.

“Four staff members who have been employed at the program for more than six months are missing required documents in their BFIS account. The documents were on site but had not been sent to Northern Lights at CCV in order to be uploaded into the accounts. Corrective Action: We reviewed the documents that were missing in BFIS during the visit. Over the next month please submit the missing documents to Northern Lights at CCV and include this licensor. Please develop a system for ensuring that trainings are being sent to Northern Lights and that staff BFIS accounts are reviewed to ensure they are up to date once a staff member meets their 6 month employment anniversary.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

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.

“Seven children's files were reviewed five of them were missing General Health Exam documentation. The children have all been at the program for more than 45 days. Corrective Action: The review of files is random and it is possible that other files do not contain the required General Health Examination Form. Over the next month please review all children's files to ensure this form has been collected. Develop a system to track who is missing this form and document outreach to the parents to collect the form. Please make sure that parents are aware that these forms must be kept on site. If parents have questions about this requirement please direct them to the Licensor On Duty,800-649-2642 Option 3.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

Regulation 2.3.9.3: The licensee shall ensure that all staff have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting.

“The Director and one staff member did not complete the 5 year renewal of their fingerprint supported background check. The Director was due for renewal by 08/24/2024 and the staff member was due for renewal by October 19th of 2024. Corrective Action: Please send in Record Check Authorization forms in to start the process. Please set up an appointment to complete the fingerprint renewal by the corrective action due date. Email this licensor a copy of the fingerprint receipt.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

Regulation 5.1.3: Immunizations: The licensee shall maintain documentation in the child's file of each child's current immunization status. * Immunization records shall include the immunization administered and the date of each immunization. The immunization record should be updated after each additional immunization has been received. * If an enrolled child is in the process of complying with immunization requirements in accordance with the Vermont recommended immunization schedule, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form. * If a child has not had a required immunization due to a Vermont allowed exemption, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form.

“Seven children's files were reviewed and three were missing immunization records.It is required that immunization documentation is collected on or before the child's first day in attendance. You may delay the child's first day if the immunization documents have not been provided. Corrective Action: The review of files is random and it is possible that other files are missing this document. Over the next month please review the children's files and ensure all files have immunization documentation. Create a system where you are ensuring that parents provide this documentation before the child starts at the program.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

Regulation 5.4.2.8: Infants shall not be placed in cribs or port-a-cribs with bottles. Pacifiers are permitted in cribs and port-a-cribs with parental permission. Pacifiers may not have cords or clips that may pose a strangulation risk.

“During the visit I observed an infant being put in their cot for rest time. After speaking with the Director it was determined that the program is not requesting permission from parents to put children down to rest with pacifiers. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to collect permission slips from the parents of children who rest in cribs with pacifiers. Email this licensor a picture of the signed permission slips.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

Regulation 2.3.8.2.1: The prospective licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form for the licensee, every staff person and auxiliary staff person to the Division with the initial application and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprint Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“There were five staff members working who were not on the associated parties and therefore we have not received a record check authorization form. The director was able to forward one record check to me that was sent to CDD on 01/10/2024. However the form was not complete and I was able to locate the email sent from CDD asking that the form be completed and resent. The director could not find submission emails for the other four staff members, one of the staff members has worked at the program since July. Corrective Action: Immediately send the record check authorization forms for the five staff members. Staffing arrangements or an additional staff member will be needed in the Pre-K room while we process the record check authorization form and confirm that valid fingerprints are on file with CDD. As of the time this report was generated all required forms have not been received. Please get those in by 02/09/2024 to avoid further violations.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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.

“Seven staff members who have been employed at the program for more than six months are missing required documentation in their BFIS quality and credential accounts. The missing documents include First Aid and CPR cards, Vermont Orientation, Mandated Reporter Training and educational documents needed to assess qualification. The program was given six business days to submit the missing documents to Northern Lights and this licensor, no documents were received. Corrective Action: The program has three weeks to submit the missing documents to Northern LIghts so that they can be uploaded into BFIS. Please include Licensor [name] on the emails sent to Northern Lights at professional.development@ccv.edu Failure to submit these documents will result in an additional site visit and may result in additional violations.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

Regulation 5.1.3: Immunizations: The licensee shall maintain documentation in the child's file of each child's current immunization status. * Immunization records shall include the immunization administered and the date of each immunization. The immunization record should be updated after each additional immunization has been received. * If an enrolled child is in the process of complying with immunization requirements in accordance with the Vermont recommended immunization schedule, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form. * If a child has not had a required immunization due to a Vermont allowed exemption, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form.

“The program did not complete the 2022 Vermont Child Care Immunization Report, and therefore a review of all child files was completed. Fifty five files were reviewed, 14 files were missing the required immunization documentation. Corrective Action: Collect the missing immunization documentation. Develop a system to ensure families are providing immunization documents during the enrollment process. Email this licensor once the documents have been collected.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

Regulation 7.2.4: The licensee shall ensure that no person shall be left alone with children without approval from the Division which shall be based on the results of the background check to include fingerprinting.

“Staff A and Staff B have not completed the fingerprint supported background check through the Child Development Division. Both Staff A and Staff B have roles in which they may be left alone with children. During the visit Staff A was observed alone with children on two occasions. Staff B was not present the day of the visit, however review of the staff schedule identified that there are times when Staff B works alone with children. Corrective Action: Staff A and B will immediately schedule an appointment to complete fingerprinting. The may not be left alone with children until the Child Development Division has received the fingerprint results. Email this licensor with the date(s) of Staff A and Staff B's fingerprint appointments.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

Regulation 5.1.4: The licensee 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 program did not submit the 2022 Vermont Child Care Immunization report by the 12/31/2022 deadline. Licensing sent multiple reminders via email, letter and phone calls. Corrective Action: A program improvement plan is required. The plan shall identify steps that will be taken to ensure that the Vermont Child Care Immunization Report is submitted annually to the Vermont Department of Health.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

Regulation 7.2.1: The licensee shall ensure that any new individuals regularly present at the CBCCPP submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division prior to working with children in the CBCCPP.

“A partner staff employed by an outside agency was observed during the visit working alone outside of the classroom with a child. The Child Development Division has not received a record check authorization form for this individual. Corrective Action: A record check authorization form was received after the visit. Partner staff are not required to complete a fingerprint supported background checks. However, if the partner staff continues to work outside of the classroom with a child(ren) then parent permission shall be kept on site. When the partner staff takes the child(ren) from the classroom space, the child shall be signed out on the attendance sheet and signed back in when they return.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023