Janine Ross

Regulation 7.3.1: A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

“The provider had not submitted their transcripts for review to Northern Lights or complete the Fundamentals course to meet compliance with qualifications. This was a talking point during the last Licensing visit. Corrective Action: By 5/1/2024, submit a program improvement plan on how you will meet qualifications. The plan shall include confirmation of submitting transcripts and having them reviewed by Elise Doner, Northern Lights Advisor or the date enrolled in Fundamentals.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

Regulation 5.1.3: Immunizations: The FCCP 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 Children's files were audited, and the required immunization record was missing for one child who has been enrolled since August. Corrective Action: Immediately obtain the missing immunization record for this child and create a system to ensure all immunization records are in each child's file upon enrollment. Submit confirmation to this Licensor by 11/5/2020.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2020

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 July 2019. Corrective Action: By 11/9/2020, have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged and have it inspected and tagged yearly.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2020

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

“On the patio, in the back of the house, there is a 3-foot-long water feature/pond that has standing water that is 2 feet deep and is not protected from the children. Children access this area from the back door used to enter the play yard. Two children wondered to the patio near the water feature/pond during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately secure the area near the water feature/pond so children cannot enter the area without adult supervision.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2020