Jennifer Lamoureux

Regulation 5.4.1.8: Bedding used by a child shall be stored in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children.

“Four (4) children's blankets used at rest time were on the couch with two (2) blankets stacked on top of one another. Children's blankets touching one another is not allowed. This is a repeat violation previously cited on 8/3/21. Corrective Action: By 6/23/23, submit a program plan stating how you will prevent bedding from touching one another as we discussed. Provide pictures of the bedding storage to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

Regulation 3.7: The FCCP, staff, and partner staff shall not disclose or permit the use of any information regarding an individual child or family gained through FCCH interaction with the child and family, or FCCH records, files, videotaping, tape recording, photographing, assessments or any type of documentation unless parental permission is specifically granted, except to the Division or other entities with statutory authority for issues relating to the health, safety, and protection of children.

“The provider stated that she shared confidential information about a childcare family and their children while out in a public setting. Corrective Action: Immediately stop sharing confidential information about children and their families. By 4/21/23, submit to the Division a statement of your understanding of the implications that may result from divulging confidential information.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023

Regulation 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years.

“The last recorded emergency evacuation drill is dated for November 24, 2021. The provider stated that monthly evacuation drills have not been occurring. Corrective Action: Conduct and record two monthly emergency evacuation drills for July and August. Provide the dates of the evacuation drills to this licensor. As of September of 2022, conduct and record at least one drill per month. Submit an improvement plan on how the program will conduct and record monthly evacuation drills.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022

Regulation 7.1.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that at least one (1) responsible adult who has successfully completed and is currently certified in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR is on the premises at all times children are present.

“Two (2) substitute have not maintained their CPR and First Aid certification. The provider stated the substitutes has been left alone with the children. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to have identified substitute complete infant and child CPR and/ first aid training and submit the certification cards with a cover sheet to Northern Lights at CCV and cc this licensor on the email. By 8/18/21 develop a program improvement plan which will prompt you and/or substitute to obtain training in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR prior to the expiration date(s) listed on the certificates. Forward a copy of this plan to this licensor at ann.sparrow@vermont.gov.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2021

Regulation 5.4.1.8: Bedding used by a child shall be stored in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children.

“Children blanket and sheets were piled on top of one another. The provider stated that she was not keeping each child's bedding separate. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to store all bedding used by children in a manner that prevents cross contamination.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2021

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.

“The front entrance to the program had a set of stairs that had an 8-10 inch gap between the top of the stairs and the front door. The large gap led directly to the ground and was appoximately 3 feet high. The other two exits out of the home did not have a means of exit via stairs or platform, and was a direct, approximate 3 foot drop to the ground. There were other hazards near these exits such as an upside down wheel barrow, boards with protruding nails, and work equipment that would impact the safe exit of children. 2 safe means of exits for children are required. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, eliminate the gap between the stairs and the front door. By 07/17/2019, ensure that the program has a second means of exit in which children could exit the home safely. Send documentation to this licensor that these items have been completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2019

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 program had a fire extinguisher that was of the appropriate size and type, however the extinguisher had never been inspected. The previous fire extinguisher was last inspected in 2016, as evidenced by the tag kept by the provider. The extinguisher is required to bear an official tag, attesting to the current operating condition. Corrective Action: By July 17, 2019, have the fire extinguisher tagged and inspected. Send proof of the inspection to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2019