Killington Elementary School

Regulation 5.10.1.10.4: Materials required for routine cleaning shall be stored and used in a safe manner out of the reach of children.

“The following were observed within reach of children: Disinfectant wipes in an unlocked cupboard beneath the bathroom sink, Dawn dish soap in an unlocked cupboard beneath the bathroom sink, and Lysol wipes on top of children's cubbies in the hallway. All the identified materials were labeled "keep out of reach fo children." Corrective Action: Immediately ensure that materials for routine cleaning are made inaccessible to children. In the corrective action email provide details and photo evidence of how clelaning materials will be maintained in such a way that is inaccessible to children moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025

Regulation 7.3.2: Staff The program director shall ensure and maintain documentation that staff meet one (1) of the following qualifications:

“Upon review of Staff BFIS Credential Accounts and on-site staff files, documentation to support Staff A, B, and C's qualifications, were unable to be accessed. Requests for the identified documentation were sent to the Director via email on 10/08/2025 and again on 10/22/2025. As of 10/23/2025 Staff C's qualification documents have been provided, but Staff A and B's have not. Corrective Action: Immediately obtain evidence of appropriate qualifications for Staff A and B. Develop a system to ensure that documentation of qualifications are obtained in a timely manner, and maintained moving forward. Upon receipt, submit the identified documentation to Northern Lights at CCV. In the corrective action email provide the obtained documentation, evidence of completed submissions to Northern Lights, and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

Regulation 5.10.1.1.2: Children shall be protected from choking hazards presented by cords on window coverings, electric or electronic appliances or equipment and telephones.

“Within the two (2) rooms utilized by the program, twelve (12) cords to window shades, one (1) electrical cord to a dehumidifier, several electrical cords to computers, a cord to a telephone, and electrical cords to two (2) large interactive screens, were observed. Corrective Action: Photo evidence that the identified cords had been made inaccessible to children was provided via email on 10/03/2025. Develop a system to regularly check for choking hazards. In the corrective action email provide details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025

Regulation 7.4.4: All staff shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. Substitutes filling a staff position for less than thirty (30) consecutive days within a 365 day period shall be exempt.

“A violation to this rule was cited on 10/3/24 with a corrective action due date of 11/4/24. An email was sent to the program on 11/26/24 requiring all outstanding corrective action to be completed by 12/6/24. The program acknowledged the email the same day and indicated corrective action would be provided the following week. The original corrective action required the program to submit a plan for how Staff B will complete hours not completed during their previous review period, during their current period of 8/7/24-8/7/25. As of 12/13/24 the plan, nor confirmation of any hours of professional development being completed have been provided to the Division. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Ensure Staff B completes the missing fifteen (15) hours of professional development that were not obtained between 8/7/23-8/7/24. Ensure that Staff B is on track to also obtain the required fifteen (15) hours of professional development hours needed for the 8/7/24-8/7/25 period.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, and the program director shall maintain an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“A violation to this rule was cited on 10/3/24 with a corrective action due date of 11/4/24. The original corrective action required the program to submit documentation to Northern Lights at CCV using the cover sheet, and to ensure the Licensor was CC'd on that email, as well as to create a system for ensuring all staff accounts are complete within six (6) months of hire as per this rule. An email was sent to the program on 11/26/24 requiring all outstanding corrective action to be completed by 12/6/24. The program acknowledged the email the same day and indicated corrective action would be provided the following week. As of 12/13/24 nothing had been received from the program meeting the requirements for the original corrective action. On 12/11/24 Northern Lights at CCV confirmed that the requested documents had not been received by the program. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Ensure all outstanding documentation required to be in staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts have been submitted to Northern Lights. Ensure when submitting those documents Supervisor Sheldrick is cc'd in those submissions. Submit a program improvement plan that identifies 1) who is responsible for collecting and submitting documentation to Northern Lights at CCV, and 2) who will monitor those submissions to ensure they are ultimately uploaded into staff accounts.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

Regulation 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.

“A violation to this rule was cited on 10/3/24 with a corrective action due date of 11/15/24. The original corrective action required staff to come in to compliance with their CPR/First Aid certification by the due date provided, and to create a system for tracking when staff are due for this training to ensure it is completed within three (3) months of employment and does not lapse. An email was sent to the program on 11/26/24 requiring all outstanding corrective action to be completed by 12/6/24. The program acknowledged the email the same day and indicated corrective action would be provided the following week. The program has not provided the system they have created to maintain compliance to this rule. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Submit a plan identifying how the program will ensure new staff obtain CPR and First Aid certification within three (3) months of hire and that all staff obtain their recertification prior to the expiration date.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

Regulation 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“A violation to this rule was cited on 10/3/24 with a corrective action due date of 11/4/24. An email was sent to the program on 11/26/24 requiring all outstanding corrective action to be completed by 12/6/24. The program acknowledged the email the same day and indicated corrective action would be provided the following week. The original corrective action required the program to provide copies of receipts showing fingerprinting has been completed, or advise of appointment dates for which fingerprinting is scheduled to be completed. As of 12/13/24 Staff A has not provided confirmation they have completed fingerprinting, and Staff G has not returned out of state record check forms. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Ensure staff identified have completed the required steps to come into compliance with this rule. When submitting documents to the Division for the identified staff cc: Supervisor Sheldrick in those submissions. Provide confirmation of fingeprinting having been completed by providing receipts indicating the date and location the prints were done. Submit a plan to Supervisor Sheldrick identifying what steps the program will take to monitor when staff are required to comply with fingerprinting and/or out of state record check submissions, to include what follow up will be done if the program has complied with this requirement but the results have been delayed over sixty (60) days.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 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 violation to this rule was cited on 10/3/24 with a corrective action due date of 11/4/24. An email was sent to the program on 11/26/24 requiring all outstanding corrective action to be completed by 12/6/24. The program acknowledged the email the same day and indicated corrective action would be provided the following week. As of 12/13/24 Staff B has not returned the out of state record check forms. Staff C has an expired record check and fingerprinting. Staff E's record check and fingerprinting expired on 9/6/24, and Staff F's record check and fingerprinting expired on 6/28/24. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Ensure staff identified in the violation complete the required steps to come into compliance with this rule. When submitting documents to the Division for the identified staff cc: Supervisor Sheldrick in those submissions. Provide confirmation of fingeprinting having been completed by providing receipts indicating the date and location the prints were completed. Submit a plan to Supervisor Sheldrick identifying what steps the program will take to monitor when staff are required to submit an updated record check and comply with fingerprinting and/or out of state record check submissions.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

Regulation 7.4.4: All staff shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. Substitutes filling a staff position for less than thirty (30) consecutive days within a 365 day period shall be exempt.

“Review of all staff BFIS accounts determined Staff B did not complete any of the required professional development hours for their annual period of 8/7/23-8/7/24. Corrective Action: Submit a plan for how Staff B will complete hours not completed during their previous review period, during their current period of 8/7/24-8/7/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

Regulation 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“As of the date of this visit, review of BFIS and post site visit follow up with the program determined Staff A and Staff E have not completed the fingerprinting process. Staff A was issued a letter on 1/16/24 advising them fingerprinting was needed. Staff E's letter was issued on 5/13/24. Corrective Action: Provide copies of receipts showing fingerprinting has been completed, or advise of appointment dates for which fingerprinting is scheduled to be completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, and the program director shall maintain an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“Review of BFIS Quality and Credential account for Staff A determined to be missing the documents required by this rule. Staff A began their employment on 1/8/24. Corrective Action: Submit required documentation to Northern Lights at CCV using the cover sheet. Ensure this Licensor is CC'd on that email. Create a system for ensuring all staff accounts are complete within six (6) months of hire as per this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

Regulation 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.

“Review of BFIS Credential accounts determined Staff A has not completed this required training. Staff A began their employment with the program on 1/8/24. Review also revealed Staff B's CPR/First Aid certification expired on 8/31/24. Corrective Action: Have Staff A and Staff B come in to compliance with their CPR/First Aid certification by the due date provided. Create a system for tracking when staff are due for this training to ensure it is completed within three (3) months of employment and does not lapse.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 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.

“Review of staff BFIS accounts identified Staff A and Staff E have not completed this required training. Corrective Action: Ensure Staff A and Staff E complete this traning.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

Regulation 7.1.3: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and 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, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“It was determined based on review of BFIS that Staff A has not completed this required training. Staff A was observed during this visit as being counted in ratio. Corrective Action: Ensure this training is completed by the corrective action due date given.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

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.

“Associated Parties list review determined Staff C was due to submit a new Records Check Authorization and complete new fingerprinting by 10/5/23. The program was informed of this on the Annual Assurance letter generated and issued on 3/20/23. Staff D was due to complete this process by 9/6/24, however Staff D was not identified on Annual Assurance report. Staff D is therefore not a part of this violation, however this serves as the program being informed this process needs to be completed for Staff D. Corrective Action: By the corrective action due date given submit a Records Check Authorization for Staff C to the Division, and schedule an appointment for fingerprinting to be completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

Regulation 7.6.5: The licensee shall ensure the business manager complies with legal mandates regarding child abuse and neglect as required in the rules in section 3.3 of these regulations.

“Upon review of BFIS, review of on-site files, and upon request of documentation from Staff A post-visit, it was determined Staff E had not completed Protecting Vermont's Children as required by this rule, Corrective Action: Ensure Staff E completes required training by the given corrective action due date.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022

Regulation 7.1.3: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and 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, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“Upon review of BFIS, a review of on-site files, and upon request of documentation from Staff A post-visit, it has been determined that Staff B, Staff C and Staff D have not completed Orientation as required by this rule. Corrective Action: Ensure Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C complete the required Orientation Training by the given corrective action due date. Create a system to ensure all new staff complete Orientation as required by this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

Regulation 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“Upon review of BFIS it has been determined that Staff C has not completed the fingerprinting process as required by this rule. Fingerprinting letter for Staff C was generated on 7/12/2022. Corrective Action: Effective immediately ensure Staff C is not left alone with children until the fingerprinting process has fully been completed, to include receiving results. Create a system to ensure all staff complete the fingerprinting process.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025