St. Albans Early Learning Center

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 three (3) 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 5/6/2026, submit the missing required training certificates, and education documentation to Northern Lights at CCV through Direct Send and notify this Licensor once completed. Maintain compliance by having all staff review their BFIS Quality and Credential account regularly and notify Northern Lights when items are not entered.”

Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

Regulation 5.6.5: All prescription medication administered by staff shall be in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container.

“A child's rescue inhaler was not in the original box properly labeled for the child. The child was in care during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately have the parents provide the original box or the original label for the inhaler and provide confirmation of understanding to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 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 the staff's BFIS Quality and Credential account, a review from Northern Lights and a staff statement confirming a staff member had not completed their First Aid and CPR certificate and has been working in the program longer than three (3) months. Corrective Action: By 5/6/2026, have the staff member complete and submit their First Aid and CPR certificates to Northern Lights through Direct Send. Submit confirmation of completion to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026

Regulation 5.10.1.8: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The licensee shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) is performed. This includes but is not limited to protecting children from peeling or chipping paint, and dust build up from the friction of moving doors or windows.

“The program has not completed the Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) survey. A condition on the program's licensing certificate stated it was due on 11/1/2024 and according to the Vermont Department of Health the IRC has not been completed and is out of compliance. The building was built in 1897 and is required to complete the IRC yearly according to the Vermont Department of Health Lead Laws. Corrective Action: By 6/1/2025, complete the required Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) survey with the Vermont Department of Health and submit confirmation of completion to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025