Charlotte - Hinesburg Early Education Program

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 (7) staff members who have been employed with the program for more than six (6) months do not have complete up to date BFIS Quality and Credential accounts. Items that were missing were diploma/transcripts and documentation that reflects completion of First Aid/CPR and mandated reporting training. Corrective Action: Since the visit the missing documents were sent to Northern Lights at CCV. Please create a plan that identifies how the program will ensure that staff have complete and up to date BFIS Quality and Credential accounts. This plan should identify who will oversee document submission to Northern Lights at CCV. If staff members are responsible for monitoring their own accounts the program shall have a system in place to ensure staff have made the submissions. Please email the plan to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 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.

“The Children's files were audited, and the required well care exam was missing for two (2) children who have been in care for more than 45 days. Corrective Action: By 4/12/2021, obtain documentation that these children have received a well care exam. Develop a plan on how you will comply with this rule within 45 days of children's enrollment.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2021