Pennie Wareing

Regulation 5.6.6: The FCCP shall ensure that all prescription medication is in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container.

“An Epi-Pen for Child A was identified but was not kept in its original container nor properly labeled for the child. Corrective Action: Immediately obtain an Epi-Pen with its original container that is properly labeled for Child A. In the corrective action email, provide photo evidence that the appropriate container has been obtained for the rescue medication.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

Regulation 5.10.1.3.4: The FCCP shall ensure that drinking water is potable by meeting Vermont standards at all times or shall provide bottled water for drinking.

“Upon review of the Vermont Department of Health database of lead water testing, it was identified that this Provider's last water testing was conducted in 2022, more than three (3) years ago as required. Corrective Action: Immediately connect with the Vermont Department of Health to initiate lead water testing. By 01/07/2026, provide evidence to this Licensor that contact has been made with the Vermont Department of Health.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

Regulation 7.1.2.1: The FCCP shall have successfully completed pediatric first aid and CPR prior to being licensed and must remain currently certified.

“Upon review of BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files, it was identifed that the Provider's first aid and CPR certifications had expired. It was also identified that Staff A's first aid and CPR certification had expired. Corrective Action: By 12/31/2025 ensure that certification in pediatric first aid and CPR is obtained by both Provider and Staff A. Develop a system to ensure that certification remain current moving forward. In the corrective action email provide evidence that certification was obtained and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

Regulation 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations.

“Upon review of BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files, it was identified that the Provider only completed eight (8) of the required fifteen (15) professional development hours between 03/01/2024-03/01/2025. In addition, it was identified that Staff A had not completed the four (4) required professional development hours between 10/01/2024-10/01/2025. Corrective Action: Develop a plan to ensure that the Provider completes seven (7) hours of professional development activities, in addition to the fifteen (15) hours required annually, prior to 03/01/2026. In addition, ensure that Staff A completes eight (8) professional development hours prior to 10/01/2026. In the corrective action email include details of the plan developed to successfully obtain the required hours.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

Regulation 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the FCCP shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, included recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the FCCP shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, the FCCP shall ensure that the children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.

“A swing in the outdoor play yard was observed to have less than one (1) inch of cushioning material beneath the swings, and not enough area of cushioing to cover the safe use zone in front or nor behind the swings. Provider statements reflected that use of the swings would be discontinued until further notice. Corrective Action: Immediately discontinue use of the swings until such a time when sufficient cushioing material is in place. By 03/15/2024 submit a plan to Licensor [name] including the following details: 1. If it has been decided that the swings will no longer be utilized by children or what cushioing material will be placed, 2. When the cushioing material will be placed, and 3. A plan to maintain proper depth of cushioing material moving forward. If/when cushioing material is placed, provide photo evidence to Licensor [name] via email.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

Regulation 4.7: The FCCP shall establish written policies and procedures. Written information provided to parents of all children enrolled in the FCCH shall include, at minimum: * Assurance that parents have access to the FCCH and their child(ren) without prior notice and have access to their children's records as required in the rule 3.3.4.6 of these regulations; * A description of information needed from parents for child's enrollment file as required in rules in section 3.3.4.1 of these regulations; * A typical daily schedule of activities; * Information about fees and payment policies; * Information about hours of operation and closings; * Procedures for signing children in and out; * Procedures for emergencies as required in the rules in section 3.6 of these regulations; * Information about the nutrition, meals and meal preparation at the FCCH; * Safe sleep policies, as applicable; * No smoking policy; * Information about results from the test for lead in the drinking water and any plan for remediation; * FCCH policies on field trips, other off-site activity and transportation; * FCCH health policies including illness exclusions, administration of medication, and immunizations; * FCCH policies and practice regarding positive guidance and behavior management; * Assurance that confidentiality of child and family information is maintained; * Information about the requirement to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required in the rules in section 3.2 of these regulations; * Assurance that non-discrimination and respect for each child's family and culture is maintained; * FCCH approach to ensure wholesome growth and positive developmental experiences for children enrolled; * FCCH policies related to the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities; * A description of religious activities, if any; * Information on how to access these FCCH regulations and other information about child development online; * Information concerning complaint procedures; * Information about the Child Care Consumer Line, including the telephone number (1-800-649-2642); and * FCCH policies and procedures related to the expulsion of children.

“Upon review of the parent handbook there were ten (10) components missing or incomplete. Corrective Action: Update the parent handbook to ensure all components are reflected and provide the updated handbook to Licensor [name] for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023