SVSU Early Education Program

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.

“One child's epi-pen had an expiration date in November 2024 and remained in the program's medication box. Corrective Action: Remove this device from the medication box and obtain a current epi-pen. Develop a plan to ensure that on site medication, including prescription rescue medication, remains current. Notify sarah.crosier@vermont.gov when up to date medication is present on site for this child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

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.

“First Aid and CPR documentation for up to 13 staff members was available on site but had not been sent to Northern Lights for entry into BFIS Quality and Credential Accounts. Four staff have curent AOE licenses and 5 staff members have other qualification docuements that have not been submitted to Northern Lights for entry into BFIS Quality and Credential Accounts. Up to 7 staff members have not submitted documentation of required professional development hours. Six staff members have not submitted documentation of completing Protecting Vermont's Children. Two staff have not submitted completion certificates for Orientation. Corrective Action: Ensure that all identified documentation is sent to Northern Lights for entry into BFIS Quality and Credential accounts. Develop a plan to ensure that future documents are sent to Northern Lights in such a way that up to date BFIS accounts are maintained.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 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.

“In classroom two, closest to the playground, eight children were present in the class while only six children were signed in on the attendance record. Corrective Action: Develop a plan to ensure that all children, even those who arrive late, are signed into the program when they arrive. Email sarah.crosier@vermont.gov when the plan has been established.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2021