Saint Albans City School

Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, 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 Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“A review of the staff's BFIS quality and credential accounts, staff files, and the support from Northern Lights to find missing documentation, it was determined that six (6) staff members employed longer than six (6) months did not have an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential account as required and was missing education documentation and required training certificates. Corrective Action: By 5/15/2026, have all staff review their BFIS Quality and Credential account and have all staff submit their missing training certificates and education documents to Northern Lights at CCV through Direct Send and submit the confirmation e-mail to this Licensor once completed.”

Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

Regulation 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.

“A review of staff's BFIS quality and credential account and verbal confirmation from two staff members that they had not renewed their CPR and First Aid certificate prior to the expiration date. Both staff members were counted in staff/child ratio during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately have staff complete the CPR and First Aid training and maintain currently certified. By 5/26/2023, submit the CPR and First Aid training certificate to Northern Lights with the proper cover sheet.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023

Regulation 5.10.1.1: General Safety: The licensee shall ensure the physical facilities of the CBCCPP, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety, and well-being of the children.

“In three separate areas of the classroom, electrical wires from laptops, speakers, lamps, and a wire from the ceiling hung low and in reach of toys, children's chairs, and a quiet cubby where children play. An electrical strip located near the quiet cubby where children play did not have a protective cover on the empty electrical sockets. Corrective Action: Immediately secure loose wires in reach of children and add protective covers to all empty electrical outlets.”

Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022

Regulation 5.2.3.12: The licensee shall post the diaper changing procedure at each diaper changing area.

“The diaper changing procedure was not posted in the bathroom of two classrooms or the nurse's room where diapers are changed daily. Corrective Action: Immediately post the diaper changing procedures where diapers are changed.”

Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022

Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, 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 Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“After a review of BFIS Quality and Credential accounts, it was determined that seven (7) staff employed longer than six (6) months did not have an up to date BFIS Quality and Credential Accounts as required and was missing qualification information and required training certificates. Corrective Action: By 4/23/2021, review all staff's BFIS Quality and Credential accounts, submit all missing documentation for professional development, required training certificates and qualifications such as transcripts or high school diplomas to Northern Lights at CCV with the required cover sheet. Submit confirmation to this Licensor that all required information has been sent to Northern Lights at CCV.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 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 in one classroom. There were eight (8) children in care, and only seven (7) children signed in. The teacher signed one child in for 8:00 at 10:30 after all the children had come inside from playing outside, and when it was brought to her attention. 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 1, 2025

Regulation 6.2.5.8: Nurturing activities performed by staff, including diapering, toileting, feeding, dressing and resting; shall be performed in a relaxed, reassuring and individualized manner that is developmentally appropriate and promotes the child's learning, self-help and social skills.

“A three (3) year old child had his diaper changed, then pointed at the toilet. The teacher proceeded to pull down her pants and use the toilet in front of the child, to teach him how to use the toilet. Using the toilet in front of a child is not developmentally appropriate practice and does not promote self-help or social skills. Corrective Action: Immediately assure all staff understand developmentally appropriate practices when assisting children on toilet training.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2020

Regulation 5.2.4.2: Staff shall provide positive guidance on safe and sanitary toileting. Children shall be supported in developing toileting skills appropriate to their age and ability.

“A teacher in the classroom, showed a three (3) year old child how to use the toilet by pulling down her pants and using the toilet in front of this child. Corrective Action: Immediately assure all staff know and understand positive guidance when assisting children on toilet training.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2020