Little Lambs Preschool at Trinity Baptist

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.

“Upon review of BFIS it was found that one (1) staff member's CPR/First Aid certification had expired. When discussed with the director she stated the staff member has not gotten recertified yet. Corrective Action: Staff member must become CPR/First Aid certified and send a copy of the certificate to the licensor by 6/18/2025. Develop a plan to ensure all staff maintain their CPR/First Aid certification and email the plan to the licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

Regulation 5.10.3.1.4: If fencing is used, it shall be sturdy, safe, and reinforced to give support, constructed to discourage climbing, and shall not prevent visual supervision of children by staff.

“Upon review of the outdoor play area it was observed that the fence has become detached at the top portion of two (2) fence posts at the back of the fence beside the shade hut. Additionally, the shade hut's wall on the inside of the left side of the structure was not attached to the frame. Corrective Action: Repair the fence and wall inside the shade hut as discussed.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 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 review of staff BFIS credential accounts and staff files, reflected that many staff documents were not yet reflected in accounts. While the director stated the program's process for submitting documents with cover sheets to Northern Lights at CCV, it was noted that the cover sheet utilized was not the most recent version. Further, the program does not appear to have an established system for conducting regular checks of staff BFIS accounts to ensure all submitted documents have been added or following up with the advisors at Northern Lights at CCV when items do not appear in accounts as expected. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to: 1. review all staff BFIS quality and credential accounts, 2. record all outstanding required documents, including annual professional development, approved orientation training and mandated reporter training certificates, current CPR and first aid certifications, and staff qualification documents for their titles as listed in section 7.3, 3. resubmit all documents that are not yet reflected in staff BFIS accounts with the most recent version of the NLCCV verification cover sheet, 4. set a reminder and check staff BFIS accounts in approxiately thirty days from submission, 5. maintain communication with Northern Lights at CCV until such a time when all issues have been resolved and all documents are reflected in accounts as required. The most current version of the verification cover sheet can be found on the Nortrhern Lights at CCV webpage northernlightsccv.org. Your Northern Lights at CCV resource advisor is Adri Taylo-Behrman. Adri can be reached at adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu or 802-654-0730.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

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.

“A review of the staff handbook reflected a lack of written policies on the topics included in this rule. While the program has a staff orientation check list that lists the topics, the written policies were not made available for review. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to establish written program policies and procedures which reflect compliance with this rule. Develop a plan to research, choose, develop and implement policies and procedures for all items listed in this rule by 10/24/2022. Additionally, ensure that all staff current and future have ready access to the completed staff handbook and have the oppotunity to ask questions and gain clarity as needed moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

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 review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential Accounts and staff files reflected that Staff A, B, C, and D did not have current certifications in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR. Staff E confirmed that Staff B had not yet completed CPR and first aid certifications and that Staff A, C, and D had not renewed their CPR and first aid certifications prior to expiry. Staff A, B, C, and D are full time staff members at the program. Staff A, B, and C were all present and counted in ratio during the visit. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to have Staff A, B, C, and D complete acceptable certifications in infant and child CPR and pediatric first aid. If you need assistance finding acceptable CPR and first aid certification trainings, you may visit the Northern Lights at CCV website: www.nothernlightsccv.org, or call your Northern Lights at CCV resource advisor, Adri Taylo-Behrman, at (802) 654-0730 or adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu. Develop a system that will prompt you and/or your current and newly hired staff who are counted in staff/child ratio to complete acceptable infant and child CPR and pediatric first aid certication trainings within the first 3 months of hire and prior to being left alone with children, and to renew those certifications prior to expiry moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2021

Regulation 6.2.4.3: The program director shall ensure that each group of children is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as a teacher associate for at least 75% of the hours of operation.

“Staff E shared that Staff A works half of the day in the infant room and Staff F works the other half of the day in the infant room. Neither Staff A or Staff F have qualification documents in BFIS to show qualifications as Teacher Associate. Staff E stated that only Staff A has college coursework which may qualify Staff A as Teacher Associate. Neither Staff A or Staff F work with the infants for 75% of the program hours of operation. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to have all staff submit qualification documentation to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and entered into Quality and Credential accounts. Develop a plan which will ensure that the infant room is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as teacher associate for at least 75% of the hours of operation moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2021

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.

“Staff E confirmed that Staff A, C, D, E, F, and H had not submitted documentation with cover sheets to Northern Lights at CCV (NLCCV) in order to achieve and/or maintain up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential accounts. As a result, Staff Qualifications and compliance with CPR and first aid certifications, and other required trainings were not able to be assessed. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to have all staff submit all required documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of regulation to Northern Lights at CCV (NLCCV) with cover sheets. If you or your staff members need assistance with submitting documentation to NLCCV, you may reach out to your NLCCV resource advisor, Adri Taylo-Behrman at (802) 654-0730 or adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu. Develop a system which will prompt all current and newly hired staff to submit all required documentation with cover sheets to Northern Lights at CCV (NLCCV) within six months of hire and in a manner which will ensure that all staff accounts remain up-to-date moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2021

Regulation 6.2.6: Supervision of Children Staff shall ensure visual supervision of children, except as allowed in rules 6.2.6.1-6.2.6.4 of these regulations.

“On 02/11/17, when 15 preschoolers were being brought inside for lunch time, one child was left alone outside for 5 to 10 minutes before staff realized a child was missing from the classroom. Due to the significant amount of time the child was outside alone the level of risk is high. This is a serious violation requiring a parental notification letter. Corrective Action: Effective immediately instruct staff on how to maintain supervision of children during transitions. Complete the parental notification as outlined above.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2017