Roxanne Goss

Regulation 2.3.8.3: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting.

“Provider has expired fingerprint clearance, this regulation was reviewed during site visit 07/24/24 as a pending item. Provider submitted record check authorization, cleared 07/10/2025 but has not yet completed fingerprint process. Corrective Action: Submit to fingerprint process as soon as possible, no later than 08/22/2025. If unable to secure fingerprint appointment prior to 08/22/25, advise licensor [name]. Email stacey.guertin@vermont.gov fingerprint completed receipt.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

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.

“A review of the parent handbook intended for the program, reflected that the handbook did not include more than 50% of the information required by this rule. Corrective Action: By 08/22/2025 plan to revise the parent/family handbook to include all required information and to make the revised copy available to all curently enrolled families. Develop a system which will prompt you to revise the handbook at least one time every 365 days to make revisions as necessary and then to make the revised handbook available to families in a timely manner moving forward. Email stacey.guertin@vermont.gov updated Parent Handbook for review by 08/22/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

Regulation 5.10.1.2.4: The FCCP shall ensure that each floor of the home, and in the corridor to access the home in an apartment building, has an operating smoke detector as well as a smoke detectors in the immediate vicinity where children sleep. The FCCP shall ensure carbon monoxide monitors are located outside of rooms were children sleep.

“During the visit, the two smoke and CO2 detectors on the main level of the home used for childcare were detached from the ceiling with the batteries removed. The provider stated that while she had intended to replace the batteries, she had not followed through with it. The children eat, sleep and play on the main level of the home. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to replace the batteries in the smoke and CO2 detectors intended for use during childcare operation. Develop a system which will prompt you to regularly check, test, and replace the batteries in the smoke and CO2 detectors as necessary in a manner which will ensure that the detectors are properly functioning during all hours of program operation moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

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.

“A review of the parent handbook intended for the program, reflected that the handbook did not include more than 50% of the information required by this rule. Corrective Action: By 08/26/2022, plan to revise the parent/family handbook to include all required information and to make the revised copy available to all curently enrolled families. Develop a system which will prompt you to revise the handbook at least one time every 365 days to make revisions as necessary and then to make the revised handbook available to families in a timely manner moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

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.

“It was observed that there was a piece of equipment with an attached slide that allowed children to achieve a height of 30 inches, which did not have any cushioning material under it. This is a violation because due to the height of the equipment, fall cushioning is required. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, it is required to make the piece of equipment inaccessible until sufficient cushioning material can be installed. An update that outlines plans for compliance is required to be sent to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2021

Regulation 2.3.8.3: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting.

“It was discussed that two (2) household members were issued Fingerprint Authorizations Forms from the Child Development Division on 09/16/2019, and neither have yet to complete the required fingerprinting. Corrective Action: By 07/14/2021, it is required to have the individuals secure an appointment or have completed the fingerprinting process. Documentation of the appointment or receipt of fingerprinting shall be sent to this licensor for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2021

Regulation 5.4.1.4: Cots, mats, and mattresses shall be nonporous or have nonporous coverings. Each child shall be provided clean, individual bed linens either by the FCCP providing them or requiring parents to provide them. No child shall nap directly on nonporous coverings.

“It was observed that not all children had a nonporous nap mat under the cloth math or blanket that was utilized for rest. It was also observed that two children were sharing rest materials and each of the children sharing did not have an individualized set of rest materials available. Corrective Action: It is required to obtain nonporous nap mats or coverings for rest materials for each child in care and ensure that each child has their own, individualized rest materials. A description of how this will be accomplished shall be sent to this licensor for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2021

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 groceries were left in bags on the kitchen floor, the trash can had items stacked on top of it, and the surfaces in the kitchen were stacked with items. It was also observed that items were stacked on the floor and furniture that limited the space and materials available to children. Corrective Action: It is required to organize the spaces available to children to ensure that they are kept in a clean and orderly condition. Once completed, send photographs of the main areas used by children to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2021