Rachel Poulin

Regulation 5.4.1.8: Bedding used by a child shall be stored in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children.

“It was observed that two (2) nap mats, which were covered with their sheets, were lined up between the couch and the wall in the living room. The sheets were touching one another. The provider stated that they were the sheets the children had used the week prior. It is required that each child's bedding is stored in a way to prevent touching one another. This is a repeat violation previously cited on 8/23/19. Corrective Action: Immediately develop a system for storing children's bedding in a way to avoid bedding from one child to touch another. By February 13, 2023, forward a description of your bedding storage system to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023

Regulation 5.10.4.5.6: Exterior stairs, walks, ramps and porches shall be cleared of ice and snow or other environmental hazards that may block exits.

“The stairs leading to the front door of the house, had at least four (4) inches of snow making it difficult to exit the building. The front door is used as a second exit and must be free of snow and ice. Corrective Action: Immediately remove the snow from the stairs and walkway and notify this licensor when completed. By February 13, 2023 create a plan on how you will ensure the snow is removed in a timely matter and forward a copy of the plan to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023

Regulation 5.4.1.8: Bedding used by a child shall be stored in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children.

“It was observed that the nap mats, which were covered with their sheets, were lined up between the couch and the wall in the living room. The sheets from one childs mat was touching the next, and so on. The provider stated that some children bring their own blankets, but for those that do not, they grab blankets from around the house for the children to use. It is required that the bedding be individual to each child and is stored in a way that prevents each child's bedding to touch another child's bedding. Corrective Action: By 09/06/2019, develop a system for storage of bedding that prevents the bedding from touching. Once completed, send information to this licensor that describes how the bedding is now being stored going forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2019

Regulation 7.4.1: The FCCP shall ensure that within six (6) months of starting work in the FCCH, the FCCP and/or staff have an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). This shall be documented in the individual's BFIS Quality and Credential Account or in the staff file on site. IPDPs shall be updated at least once every 365 days.

“It was determined that the Family Child Care Provider's Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) has not been updated since November 2017. Annually updating the Individual Professional Development Plan is a requirement. Corrective Action: By 09/06/2019, update the Individual Professional Development Plan and notify this licensor when that has been completed. Make a plan to ensure that the IPDP is updated annually going forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2019

Regulation 5.10.4.5.1: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCH, its furnishings, and toys are kept in a clean and orderly condition.

“It was observed that toys and materials covered the top of a table in the living room. The kitchen table contained toys and an infant seat, along with several books and papers reducing the amount of space children had access to for meals or play. Rachel reported that the excessive amount of materials accessible to children was difficult to keep up with and maintain in an orderly fashion. Corrective Action: Create systems for reducing the amount of materials accessible to children and maintaining organization of available materials. Work with the children and encourage them to assist with clean up. On November 14 Rachel sent a picture showing that the amount of materials available to children had been reduced and reorganized. Submit the systems for review to vicki.burgess@vermont.gov.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2016

Regulation 6.2.5.2: The FCCP and/or staff's expectations of children's behavior and responses to children's behavior shall be appropriate to each child's level of development and understanding. Guidance shall be designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

“While in their pack and play, Rachel observed a child climb to the top and straddle the opening, creating a bridge with their body as their hands and feet were balanced on either side of the pack and play. Rachel took a picture of the child and posted it to a provider group Facebook page before removing the child from this position. Corrective Action: Immediately intervene when a child puts themself in a position that has potential risk of injury. Submit a statement to vicki.burgess@vermont.gov with your understanding of this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2016