MVSD Franklin Preschool

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 review of the staff's BFIS Quality and Credential account, a review from Northern Lights, and verbal confirmation, it was determined that one (1) substitutes was missing four (4) hours of professional development between 9/13/2024 to 9/13/2025. The licensing visit was prior to 9/13/2026. Corrective Action: By 10/12/2026, have this substitute complete their missing four (4) hours of professional development and submit the training certificates to Northern Lights through Direct Send. These training hours will not count toward the required four (4) hours of professional development required for 9/13/25 to 9/13/26. Status: Appeal Period.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2026

Regulation 6.2.6.2: Staff shall know the whereabouts and activities of all school age children at all times and shall be able to physically respond immediately.

“A staff member went outside from the classroom door with a few children who followed her as she was releasing a spider found in the classroom. The staff member closed the door leaving one preschool child outside with an older group of children. This staff member was not aware the child was left outside until the staff who was outside knocked on the preschool classroom door and the child was brought inside. The child was outside for approximately one minute. Corrective Action: Immediately confirm the number of children in care when the preschool door to the outside is opened for any reason. By 10/14/2022, submit confirmation of understanding to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment, the licensee shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child.

“The Children's files were audited, and the required well care exam was missing for one (1) child who has been enrolled since 9/2020. Corrective Action: By 5/20/2021, obtain documentation that this child has received a well care exam. Develop a plan on how you will comply with this rule within 45 days of children's enrollment.”

Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2021

Regulation 3.4.3: A system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the CBCCPP, shall be established. The licensee 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 did not reflect the correct number of children in care. There were seven children in care but only five signed during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately create a system for all staff to review the attendance at time of arrival and departure daily to make sure it is accurate.”

Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2019

Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment, the licensee shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child.

“Children's files were audited and the required well care exam was missing for a child who has been in care for more than 45 days. Corrective Action: By 5/17/2019, obtain documentation that children have received a well care exam. Develop a plan on how you will comply with this rule within 45 days of children's enrollment.”

Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2019

Regulation 5.1.4: The licensee shall submit a Vermont Child Care Immunization Report at least once every 365 days to the Vermont Department of Health, Immunization Office as required by 18 V.S.A. SS 1120 - 1129.

“Between 11/5/2018 and 12/21/2018, CDD sent 2 separate emails to all programs, 1 reminder letter using US Postal Service, 1 reminder letter sent through the program's BFIS account, and a final email reminder. This communication provided the link to be used and CDD contact information for questions or challenges with submitting the report. Corrective Action: By 05/20/2019, submit a program improvement plan that identifies the steps that will be taken to ensure that the 2019 annual immunization report will be filed between 11/1/2019 - 12/31/2019.”

Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2019