Muffy's Family Child Care and Preschool

Regulation 3.3.7.5: The FCCP shall maintain a current list of the staff, persons who reside in the FCCH, and non-parental volunteers, as applicable, in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change.

“Upon arrival to the program it was identified that the only adult caring for children at the program was a Household Member Only, and not permitted to provide care for children. The Household Member was alone with the children for approximately twenty-five (25) minutes during the visit when the Provider arrived. It was later identified that the Provider believed that the Household Member was reflected as a substitute for the program. Corrective Action: Following the visit the Household Memeber's position title was changed to reflect that they are a substitute at the program. It is the program's responsibility to ensure awareness of their Associated Parties List within BFIS and that the list of staff, persons who reside in the FCCH, and non-parental volunteers are up-to-date within five (5) days of any change. In the corrective action email identifiy who will be responsible for monitoring the Associated Parties list for accuracy moving forward adn ensuring that children are not left alone with individuals who are not identified as staff.”

Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

Regulation 5.4.2.8: Infants shall not be placed in cribs or portacribs with bottles. Pacifiers are permitted in cribs and port-a-cribs with parental permission. Pacifiers may not have cords or clips that may pose a strangulation risk.

“Upon arrival to the program and infant under the age of one (1) year was observed in a pack and play with a pacifier attached to a pacifier clip. Review of teh child's file revealed that parental permission for the child to utilize a pacifier in a crib had not been obtained. Corrective Action: Immediately discontinue the use of pacifier clips/cords inside of cribs and port-a-cribs as this poses a strangulation hazard. Obtain written parental permission prior to allowing infants to utilize pacifiers while in cribs or port-a-cribs moving forward. In the corrective action email provide details of how you have come back into compliance and how you will maintain compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

Regulation 5.4.2.5: Soft objects, toys or loose bedding shall not be used in infant sleep areas. Soft or loose bedding includes: bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, and bibs. Infants shall not be swaddled for sleep.

“Upon arrival to the program an infant under one (1) year of age was observed in a pack and play with a blanket. Staff confirmed that the child was in the crib to take their nap. Provider statements confirmed that the infant has slept with the blanket in the crib on other ocassions. Corrective Action: Immediately discontinue the use of blankets in cribs with children under the age of one (1) year. In the corrective action email confirm that the requirements of this rule have been reviewed with all staff and will be adhered to moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

Regulation 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. 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, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“Upon review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files it was identified that Staff A had not completed an approved orientation training. Staff A was observed to be left alone with children during the visit. Corrective Action: Immediately, and prior to being left alone with children, ensure that Staff A completes an orientation training approved by the Division. Develop a system to ensure that all staff obtain orientation training prior to being left alone with children moving forward. In the corrective action email provide Staff A's certificate of completion and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

Regulation 3.2.5: The licensed FCCP and staff shall be trained in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.

“Upon review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files it was identified that Staff A had not completed training in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. Provider statements confirmed this. Corrective Action: Immediately, and prior to working with children, ensure that Staff A completes Protecting Vermont's Children: Reporting Abuse and Neglect. Develop a system to ensure that all staff obtain such training prior to working with children moving forward. In the corrective action email provider Staff A's certificate of completion and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026