River Branch Community School

Regulation 5.3.2: Daily Health Check Upon arrival into the CBCCPP staff shall observe each child for symptoms of communicable disease and signs of injuries. Any obvious injuries shall be documented along with any comments from the parent pertaining to the child's condition. This documentation shall be maintained in the child's file for a minimum of 365 days.

“On 06/02/2026 Child A's parent had a conversation with Staff X at drop off about a bruise they noticed on Child A's chest after they were picked up from the program the day before. Staff X did not document that they spoke with the parent about the bruise and note that both parents and staff are unaware of what caused it. On 06/17/2026, Staff Y was changing Child A's diaper and noticed swelling in the genital area. Staff Y had the Director look at the swelling and the Director contacted Child A's parents. The Director spoke with staff about the swelling and staff were unsure of what may have caused it. It should be noted that the Director and parents communicated multiple times about the chest bruising and genital swelling and none of the conversations were documented. Corrective Action: Please email this licensor a summary of the program's daily health check procedure. Include what practices have changed since this incident. Moving forward ensure that daily health checks occur, that when applicable any conversation or correspondence with the parent(s) is documented and current staff and any staff hired in the future are aware of this requirment”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment, staff working with children 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 NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“A review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts reflected a lack of up to date documentation, verification of staff qualifcations and up-to-date staff annual professional development activities. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to submit all documentation required to verify staff qualifications and annual professional development to Northern Lights at CCV. If you need assistance with this process, you may reach out to your Northern Lights at CCV Resource Coordinator, [name], at (802) 828-0621or joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu. Create a system which will prompt you and/or your staff members to submit all required documentation to Northern Lights at CCV in a timely manner.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2019

Regulation 2.3.8.8: The prospective licensee shall ensure that the drinking water system complies with the testing requirements in the Vermont Water Supply Rule and have a first draw test for lead analyzed by a Drinking Water Laboratory certified by the State of Vermont according to 18 V.S.A. S501b. * Results shall meet Vermont standards. * Water may be remedied and retested to ensure potability if any test(s) are elevated. * Bottled water for drinking shall be provided until such time as the drinking water system meets Vermont standards. * Information from this water test shall be included in the initial application.

“In September of 2016, when the license for The Children's Early Learning Space was renewed under the new regulations, it was required to perform a first draw lead water test on all taps used for food and drink. A review of the program's license reflects a condition which states: Water testing requirements shall be met by 9/1/2017, documentation shall be maintained on-site for review by 09/01/2017. During the site visit, [name] stated that she did not know where to find the documentation and stated that she would add it to the list of documents to be emailed. On 07/25/2019, acting director, [name] sent an email stating that the water had not been tested for seven years. Clara also stated that she had received an email letting her know that they will be expected to perform a new water test when they receive the kit in the mail. Corrective Action: Plan to perform the new water test, following all instructions and time frames, as soon as the emails and test kits are received.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2019

Regulation 3.4.5.1: A licensee shall maintain a complete and up-to-date personnel file for staff working at the CBCCPP. A complete file shall contain, at minimum, the following information: * Name, date of birth, home address and telephone number; * Copies of current first aid and CPR certification; * Signed statement verifying understanding of legal requirement to report suspected child abuse and neglect; * Documentation of a current Records Check Authorization form; * Documentation of having read and having ready access to a current copy of applicable child care licensing regulations; * Administration of Medication training certification (if applicable); * Signed statement verifying current job title and supervisor's name; * Application for employment including references or reference checks; * Employment start date; * Documentation of completed Orientation Training; * Employment end date and reason for leaving, if applicable; * IPDP; and * Written annual performance reviews.

“During the site visit, there were only 5 staff files available for review. 1 of the five available files was empty and the remainder were missing; signed statements verifying current job title and supervisor's name, documentation of completed Orientation training and other annual professional development documents, current CPR and first aid certification, current IPDPs and written annual performance reviews. 7 staff members did not have files on site for review. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to collect and file all required documentation for each staff member. Create a system which will prompt you and/or staff members to submit and/or file all necessary documentation in a timely manner.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2019