Georgia Elementary School Preschool Program

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.

“A staff member did not complete new fingerprints or complete a new record check authorization form prior to the expiration date of 06/01/2026. A list of staff members whose fingerprints are to expire in October and November was provided during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately have this staff member submit a new record check authorization form and complete the fingerprint process. Submit confirmation of completion, with the fingerprint receipt to this Licensor. Status: Appeal Period.”

Regulation 3.7.3: Emergency Preparedness Training: Within 365 days of opening a CBCCPP, the licensee shall attend emergency preparedness training which shall include content specifically related to sheltering in place in the event of an emergency in which the licensee and children present need to remain in the CBCCPP for an extended period.

“A review of the director's BFIS Quality and Credential account and a statement from the director that they had not completed the Emergency Preparedness Training which is required within the first 12 months. A reminder that the Emergency Preparedness Training was not completed during last year's licensing visit. The director is on the Emergency Preparedness team for the public school. Corrective Action: By 9/30/2025, submit a program improvement plan which will include the date the Emergency Preparedness Training will be completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

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.

“A staff member did not submit a new record check authorization form or submit to fingerprinting prior to their expiration dates of 2/7/2025. Corrective Action: Immediately have this staff member submit a new record check authorization form and compete the fingerprint process. Submit a confirmation of completion to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

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's BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and the verbal confirmation, eight (8) auxiliary staff who currently work for the program have not completed the required Protecting Vermont's Children Mandated Reporter training. Corrective Action: By 9/30/2022 submit a confirmation with a date that all auxiliary staff who work for the program will have completed the Mandated Reporter training and training certificates will be sent to Northern Lights with the required cover sheet.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

Regulation 7.3.2.3: Teacher Assistant A teacher assistant is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school age care and education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.

“A Teacher Assistant who has been working in the program since 8/30/2016 has not taken the required course work to meet qualifications within the required 12 months as stated in this rule. Corrective Action: By 1/20/2020 submit confirmation of enrollment in the required course that meets qualifications. Develop a system to maintain staff qualifications within the required 12 months of hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2020

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.

“Children's files were audited, and the required well care exam was missing for eight (8) children who have been in care for more than 45 days. Corrective Action: By 2/3/2020, obtain documentation that all children have received a well care exam. Develop a system on how you will comply with this rule within 45 days of children's enrollment.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2020