Creative Kids Adventures, Inc.- DBS

Regulation 10.4: When a child enrolled in the Afterschool Child Care Program has emergency medical devices or medication, such as an EpiPen, prescribed by a medical professional, the Licensee shall ensure that all Staff who interact with that child are trained on appropriate use of emergency devices and medications.

“There are children enrolled with emergency medications. Two staff members present on the day of the site visit were not able to identify the children with prescription rescue medications and/or were not able to identify the correct location of the medications. One staff member is a float and travels to three different sites throughout the week. The other staff member is present full time in the program. Corrective Action: Create a system to ensure all staff are informed of and trained on the children's emergency devices and medications including when, how and whom emergency medication should be administered to. Send a detailed description to Licensing Field Specialist Stark.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026

Regulation 13.7: Staff and children shall all wash their hands with soap under warm, running water: * before they eat or prepare food * after they use the toilet * after handling animals * after playing outside.

“Children and Staff did not wash their hands after coming in from outdoor play and prior to eating popsicles. However, the children did wash their hands prior to eating a different snack. The staff member serving the snack did not wash their hands prior to serving the food. In discussion with a staff member, it was confirmed that children do not wash their hands upon arrival, but do often wash their hands prior to snack. Corrective Action: Review this rule and rule 13.8 for identified times that children and staff are required to wash their hands. Develop a plan to ensure compliance with this rule. Email a detailed description of the plan to Licensing Field Specialist Stark.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026

Regulation 13.18: Written parental permission shall be obtained before administering any medication. The permission statement shall include the name of the child, name of the medication, dosage, the date and time to be given and how the medication is to be given (mouth, ear, etc.).

“Program was unable to locate completed permission forms. Program suspects they became misplaced after April vacation. Corrective Action: Develop a system to maintain permission forms for children's rescue medications at the location. Include strategies for sharing information with off-site staff and/or camp staff as well as a the identified staff member who will monitor the location of the permission forms. Email a detailed description of the system to Licensing Field Specialist Stark.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026

Regulation 10.10: The Licensee shall assure that a written Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is developed and maintained at the facility. For Afterschool Child Care Programs located in public schools the Emergency Response Plan shall be in concert with the school's preparedness or safety plan. * All Afterschool Child Care Program Staff shall be aware of the location of the plan. * The plan shall be reviewed and updated annually. * Copies of the plan shall be sent to the Vermont Division of Emergency Management upon their request. * For programs located in public schools, the Emergency Response Plan shall reflect relevant physical spaces of the school's preparedness or safety plan.

“The program was unable to locate the Emergency Response Plan at the facility. One of the staff members who is present at multiple locations, including this site, could not recall details of the Emergency Response Plan or access the plan for reference. Corrective Action: Develop a plan to ensure the Emergency Response Plan is located at the facility and accessible to staff and that all staff are aware of the location of the plan. Email a detailed description of the plan to Licensing Field Specialist Stark.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026

Regulation 5.40: Before the expiration date on the card, training for First Aid and CPR shall be validated by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other equivalent, state- recognized organization, and the specific certification documentation maintained in the appropriate Afterschool Child Care Program Staff file.

“A review of staff files and staff BFIS accounts reflected that Staff A, B, C, D, and E had CPR and first aid certifications that were expired. Program Administrator confirmed that the listed staff had expired CPR and first aid certifications. Additionally, the program was unable to produce documentation of Staff F's current CPR and first aid certifications. All staff listed have worked with the program for more than 3 months. Corrective Action: Plan to have all listed staff complete approved infant and child CPR and pediatric first aid certifcations by 06/28/2022. If you need assistance identifying or locating approved CPR and first aid certification courses, you may reach out to your Northern Lights at CCV resource advisor, [name], at 802-885-8374 or amelia.struthers@ccv.edu. Additionally, ensure that at least one staff with current certifications is on site and within hearing distance of all groups of children. Develop a system which will prompt you and/or staff to complete approved CPR and first aid certifications within 3 months of hire and ongoing in a manner which will ensure that all staff remain currently certified moving forward. Include details of; 1. Whom will be responsible for tracking due dates for certifications, 2. How staff will be notified of and supported in completing this requirement, 3. How staff will be held accountable to this responsibility, 4. Whom will be responsible for collecting, submitting to Northern Lights at CCV, and maintaining on site documentation of current staff certifications in a timely manner moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022

Regulation 13.7: Staff and children shall all wash their hands with soap under warm, running water: * before they eat or prepare food * after they use the toilet * after handling animals * after playing outside.

“During the visit, it was observed that at least 19 children used hand sanitizer prior to eating snack, rather than washing their hands under warm running water. The onsite program administrator was also observed to use hand sanitizer, rather than washing hands with warm running water, prior to serving snack to the children. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to have all staff and children wash their hands with soap and warm running water at all times required by this regulation. Develop a system which will prompt staff to incorporate hand washing into the daily routine for all staff and children at all times listed in this rule, including, but not limited to, before serving or eating food.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022