Judith Trombley

Regulation 7.2.2: The FCCP shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division for any new individuals, sixteen (16) years of age or older, residing in the FCCH or present more than five (5) times in 365 days during the FCCH's hours of operation as required in the rule 2.3.7.2 of these regulations.

“A new household member who has been residing in the home since January has not completed the fingerprint process as required on the 3/12/26 licensing report. As of 4/28/2026, it was confirmed by the Provider that the household member still had not completed the fingerprint process. This rule was cited previously on 3/12/2026. Corrective Action: Immediately have the household member schedule a fingerprint appointment. By 5/6/2026, submit the fingerprint receipt to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026

Regulation 7.2.2: The FCCP shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division for any new individuals, sixteen (16) years of age or older, residing in the FCCH or present more than five (5) times in 365 days during the FCCH's hours of operation as required in the rule 2.3.7.2 of these regulations.

“A new household member who resides in the home since January has not completed the record check authorization form or completed the fingerprint process prior to this licensing visit. The provider stated they did enter the new household member's name into the program's BFIS account manually, which is not allowed. The household member completed the record check authorization form the day of tis licensing visit. Corrective Action: By 4/1/26, have the household member complete the fingerprint process and submit the fingerprint receipt to this Licensor”

Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026

Regulation 2.3.8.3: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children 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.

“The provider's fingerprints expired on 12/7/2023. The annual assurance letter submitted through the programs BFIS account, dated 9/17/2023 had informed the provider that their fingerprints are about to expire. The provider did not submit a new record check authorization form or complete the fingerprint process prior to this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately submit a record check authorization form and complete the fingerprint process. By 4/5/2024, submit confirmation of completion to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

Regulation 5.10.1.8: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The FCCP shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) is performed. This includes but is not limited to protecting children from peeling or chipping paint, and dust build up from the friction of moving doors or windows.

“The provider stated they had not completed the Inspection, Repair, and Cleaning (IRC) survey since 11/2022. The provider's home was built in 1891 and it is required to complete the IRC yearly according to the Vermont Department of Health Lead Laws. Corrective Action: By 4/5/2024, complete the required Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) survey with the Vermont Department of Health and submit confirmation of completion to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

Regulation 5.10.4.5.1: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCH, its furnishings, and toys are kept in a clean and orderly condition.

“The door to the bathroom and the door frame was covered with grim and dirt marks that looked like dirty handprints. The children used this bathroom during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately clean the bathroom door and door frame and maintain the cleanliness of the home for the safety of the children.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023

Regulation 5.10.3.1.6: The outdoor play area shall be free of dumpsters, uncovered trash cans, highly flammable materials, standing pools of water and other hazards. The FCCP shall inspect the outdoor play area before children begin to play to make sure there are no hazards present such as, but not limited to, animal feces, litter, adult tools, or other items that might injure a child.

“The outdoor play area had an old rusty muffler located next to the children's toys, the garage door was open which is in the area where children play, that had gas cans, and adult tools. In the driveway where children use ride-on-toys, there is a boat on a trailer with a heavy piece of wood leaning next to the boat. There was also a broken sled and strollers where children play. Corrective Action: By 3/31/2022, remove the items that are not for children located in the play area that pose as a hazard for children.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

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 attendance record had four (4) children signed in and there were six (6) children in care during this licensing visit. The provider stated she may not sign children in till rest time. Corrective Action: Immediately, ensure daily attendance is recorded when each child arrives and departs each day from your program.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022

Regulation 5.10.1.8: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The FCCP shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) is performed. This includes but is not limited to protecting children from peeling or chipping paint, and dust build up from the friction of moving doors or windows.

“The outdoor railing leading from the ground to the back porch entrance to the home had peeling paint. The gate in the doorway to the playroom had peeling paint. Both were accesssible to children. Corrective Action: By 10/23/2020 submit an improvement plan identifying when the program will repair or replace the railing and gate and how the program will maintain structures to avoid paint from peeling in the future or how the program will remedy the peeling paint if it occurs again.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2020

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's bedding was stacked one set on top of another set. This type of storage put individual children's bedding in contact with other children's bedding. Corrective Action: Store all bedding so each children's items are not touching another child's bedding. By 10/23/2020 submit an improvement plan on how the program will ensure each child's bedding does not come in contact with another child's bedding when such is stored.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2020