St. Paul's Pre-Kindergarten

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 CPR and First Aid certificates and the required training certificates. Corrective Action: By 3/20/2026, have these staff members submit their missing required training certificates, to Northern Lights at CCV and notify this Licensor once completed. Maintain compliance by having staff review their BFIS Quality and Credential account regularly and notify the Northern Lights Resource Advisor when items are not entered. The provider did send two of the staff documentation. Submit training documentation tin a timely matter to Northern moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

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 licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including 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 licensee shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, staff shall ensure that children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.

“The playground has a combination climbing/slide and a combination climbing wall/slide structures that are both above 30 inches high, without sufficient cushioning material. There is currently 2 inches of mulch. Corrective Action: It is required that by 11/15/19, the cushioning materials follow the recommendation listed in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook. This information is available at https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/325.pdf.Children cannot play on the equipment until sufficient cushioning material has been added. Notify this licensor when sufficient cushioning material is in place.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2019

Regulation 5.10.3.1.3: The play area shall be fenced or otherwise protected from traffic and other hazards. Fencing or natural barriers, such as hedges or other clear land boundaries, shall prevent children from exiting and allow for safe supervision of outdoor play.

“The playground fence has two (2) broken gates which does not prevent children from exiting the playground onto a path next to the school, leading to a well-traveled road. The gate behind the climbing wall structure had a 10 inches gap to the pole which prevented closure of the gate. A wooden stake was used to help keep the gate closed. It could easily be pushed out of the way with two (2) fingers, allowing children access to a well-traveled road. The chain linked fence near the pole of the second gate was detached and had a 6-8 inches gap. The second gate chain linked was partly detached from the metal frame and allowed for a child to escape to the grassy area next to the road. Corrective Action: By 11/30/19 ensure that the two (2) gates and chain linked fence are repaired and can be properly closed. Increase supervision near those areas until they are fixed to protect children from exiting the playground. Once complete, send documentation to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2019

Regulation 7.1.2: First Aid and CPR Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR within six (6) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.

“Two (2) staff have allowed their CPR and First Aid certification to elapse These staff have been employed longer than six (6) months. Corrective Action: Staff must complete CPR and First Aid certification within three (3) weeks or they cannot be left alone with children. Documentation of CPR and First Aid completion must be submitted to Northern Lights to be listed in their BFIS Quality and Credential account. Develop a plan of review to ensure that all staff have completed CPR and First Aid certification and they have maintained their certification. Forward a copy of the staff certification and the plan to this licensor for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2019