Gail Reed

Regulation 3.6.1.1: The FCCP shall develop and maintain a written Emergency Response Plan to respond to a full range of emergencies both natural and man-made. A complete plan shall include how the FCCP will address and manage the following situations and responsibilities: * Evacuations or other emergencies such as leaving the premises and lockdown situations; * Specific concerns related to the location of the program, such as proximity to a nuclear reactor, an area prone to flooding or power loss; * Notifying the local authorities of the emergency; * A system for notifying the parents of the emergency; * Notifying the local emergency planning committee regarding the location of the FCCH and using the committee as a resource in emergency planning for the program; * A system of identifying the children and staff present at the time of the emergency and maintaining knowledge of their whereabouts; * A system for handling infants, toddlers, and children with special needs; * An established evacuation meeting location within walking distance of the FCCH; * A system to account for all children and staff at evacuation meeting place; * An process for relocation if necessary including safe transportation; * A system for sheltering in place if the FCCP and children present need to remain in the FCCH for an extended period; and * Staff chain of command and individual staff roles and responsibilities, (if applicable) during emergencies.

“The provider did not update their Emergency Response Plan to include reunification of families as required from the last licensing visit on 3/14/25. Corrective Action: By 4/3/2026, update the emergency response plan to include reunification of families and submit the plan to this Licensor for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

Regulation 5.4.2.3: The FCCP and staff shall ensure that infants sleep in cribs or port-a-cribs. Infants shall not be placed to sleep on soft surfaces, such as a couch or sofa, pillow, quilts, sheepskins or blankets. Infants shall not be placed in car seats, swings, high chairs, jumping chairs or similar equipment for sleep. A child that falls asleep in this type of equipment shall be gently transferred to a crib or port-a-crib as soon as feasible.

“When reviewing sleeping children during this licensing visit, a ten (10) month old was sleeping in a bedroom in an infant seat. The provider stated the child fell asleep in the chair and did not want to wake them by moving them. It is required to transfer infants who fall asleep in chairs to be transferred to their cribs. Corrective Action: Immediately ensure infants sleep in cribs or port-a-cribs and transfer infants who fall asleep in the infant seats. By 4/8/2024 submit confirmation of understanding to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024

Regulation 5.10.5.2.2: For in ground or above ground pools or natural or manmade bodies of water accessible from the outdoor play area, the FCCP shall ensure that a fence is installed so that no child may gain access without FCCP and/or staff approval, observation and supervision. Fences around pools shall be at least four (4) feet high with a maximum vertical clearance of 3.5 inches at the bottom. Gates shall swing outward with self-closing and self-latching devices installed at least three (3) inches below the top of the gate on the side facing the pool/water. Gates shall be locked when not in use.

“The access to the swimming pool and hot tub is off the deck where children enter the fenced in playground. The gate to the pool opened easily and was not locked during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately keep the pool gate closed and always keep the gate locked when children are in care. By 3/20/2024, submit a photo of the locked gate to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 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.

“The provider's attendance did not have children signed into the program and there were five (5) children in care during this licensing visit. The provider stated she often waits till rest time to fill out the attendance which is not when children arrive. This violation was cited previously on 6/16/2021. Corrective Action: Immediately create a system where children are signed in at time of arrival and signed out at time of departure. By 4/8/2022, submit a program improvement plan with how attendance will be documented when children arrive at the program.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

Regulation 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. 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, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“A review of the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account and a verbal confirmation from the provider stating that they have not completed the Vermont Orientation Training as required. Corrective Action: By 4/15/2022 complete the Vermont Orientation Training. Submit the training certificate to Northern Lights with the required cover sheet.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022

Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment the FCCP 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. This violation was cited previously on 6/16/2021. Corrective Action: By 4/8/2022, obtain documentation that these children have received a well care exam and develop a system on how you will comply with this rule within 45 days of children's enrollment.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 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.

“The fire extinguisher had an official tag dated February 2020. Corrective Action: By 6/30/2021, have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged and have it inspected and tagged yearly.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2021

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.

“The Provider's attendance record did not reflect the four (4) children she had in care during this licensing visit. The provider stated she had not recorded attendance since last week. Corrective Action: Immediately document the time children arrive and depart from the program accurately. Create a system where children will be signed in at the time of arrival.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2021

Regulation 3.6.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in less than three (3) minutes.

“The last fire drill documented was January 2021. The Provider stated she has not conducted a fire drill since January. Corrective Action: Conduct two (2) fire drills in June and two (2) in July then monthly there after to meet compliance to this rule. By 6/30/2021, submit confirmation of understanding to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2021

Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment the FCCP 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 6/30/2021, obtain documentation that these children have received a well care exam and develop a plan on how you will comply with this rule within 45 days of children's enrollment. Submit confirmation to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2021