The Plymouth Schoolhouse

Regulation 5.10.1.3.4: The licensee shall ensure that any outlets used for drinking, cooking purposes, and brushing teeth is potable by meeting Vermont's legally enforceable drinking water standards at all times. Bottled water for drinking, cooking purposes, and brushing teeth shall be provided until such time as at least one (1) outlet meets Vermont's legally enforceable drinking water standards and is in compliance with CBCCPP rule 5.10.2.1.2.

“Upon review of water testing records it was identified that the last chemical and bacterial water testing was conducted in 2017. Such testing is required every six (6) years. No documentation supporting more recent testing was produced. Corrective Action: Immediately discontinue use of tap water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth. Connect with the Vermont Department of Health to conduct water testing as required. In the corrective action email provide evidence that contact has been made with VDH, initiating the testing process.”

Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

Regulation 7.4.4: All staff shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. Substitutes filling a staff position for less than thirty (30) consecutive days within a 365 day period shall be exempt.

“Upon review of Staff BFIS Quality and Crential accounts and on-site staff files it was identified that Stfaf A had not completed any Professional Development activities between 09/2024 and 09/2025 as required. In addition, it was identified that Staff B had completed only two (2) of the required fifteen (15) hours of professional development activities between 02/2025 and 02/2026. Corrective Action: Immediately develop a plan for Staff A to complete fifteen (15) clock hours, and Staff B to complete thirteen (13) clock hours of professional development by 05/22/2026. Develop a system to ensure that all staff are completing annual professional development activities as required moving forward. In the corrective action email provide certificates of completion for Staff A and B and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 21, 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.

“Upon review of Staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files it was identified that the Director's certification in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR had expired on 04/10/2026. Corrective Action: Prior to being left alone with children, obtain a current/valid certification in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR. Develop a system to ensure that valid certifications are obtained prior to current expiry moving forward. In the corrective action email provide a certificate of completion and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

Regulation 5.6.2: The program director shall ensure that only staff, who have completed a training course approved by the Division, administer medication in the CBCCPP. With written parental permission, a school age child may self-medicate under the direct supervision of staff who meets the training requirement within this rule.

“Director statements reflected that over-the-counter medications had been administered before, though no staff had completed a training course approved by the Division. Corrective Action: Immediately discontinue the administration of medication to enrolled children until such a time when staff have completed a training course approved by the Division. Develop a system to ensure compliance is maintained moving forward. In the corrective action email include details of the system developed.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025

Regulation 5.10.1.1.2: Children shall be protected from choking hazards presented by cords on window coverings, electric or electronic appliances or equipment and telephones.

“In the "Butterfly" room electrical cords to tow (2) lamps were observed to be loose and accessible to children. In the "Caterpillar" room, an electrical cord to a light table was observed to be loose and accessible to children. Corrective Action: Immediately ensure that the identified electrical cords are secured or made inaccessible to children moving forward. In the corrective action email, include photo evidence of how you have come back into compliance with this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

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.

“Upon review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files, it was identified that Staff A had not obtained training in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR. Staff A has been employed at the program for nine (9) months. Corrective Action: Staff A completed training in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR following the visit. Develop a system to ensure that all new staff complete such training within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP moving forward and remain currently certified. In the corrective action email include details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

Regulation 4.7: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written policies and procedures. Written information provided to parents of all children enrolled in the CBCCPP shall include, at minimum: * Assurance that parents have access to the CBCCP and their child(ren) without prior notice and have access to their children's records as required in the rule 3.4.4.6 of these regulations; * A description of information needed from parents for child's enrollment file as required in the rule 3.4.4.1 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 3.7 of these regulations; * Information about the nutrition, meals and meal preparation at the CBCCPP; * 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; * CBCCPP policies on field trips, other off-site activity and transportation; * CBCCPP health policies including illness exclusions, administration of medication, and immunizations; * CBCCPP 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 3.3 of these regulations; * Assurance that non-discrimination and respect for each child's family and culture is maintained; * CBCCPP approach to ensure wholesome growth and positive developmental experiences for children enrolled; * CBCCPP 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 CBCCPP regulations and other information about child development on-line; * Information concerning complaint procedures; * Information about the Child Care Consumer Line, including the telephone number (1-800-649-2642); and * CBCCPP policies and procedures related to the expulsion of children.

“Upon review of the program's Family Handbook it was identified that fifteen (15) of the twenty-four (24) required components were missing or incomplete. Corrective Action: An email detailing the missing/incomplete components was sent to the program on 06/23/2025. By 07/21/2025, review and revise the Family Handbook to include all components required by this rule. In the corrective action email, provide the revised handbook. Continue working with your Licnesor until such a time when the Family Handbook meets substantial compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

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 Butterfly classroom was observed to have four (4) children in attendance, however only two (2) children were signed in on the attendance sheet. Corrective Action: Create a process for staff to follow to ensure all children are signed in and out at the time of arrival and departure.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment, the licensee shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child.

“Review of four (4) children's files found general health exam information to be missing from all four (4) files. Follow up communication with Staff A revealed program has not been requesting this required documentation. Corrective Action: By the corrective action due date collect General Health Exam forms, or the like, for all children enrolled. Ensure going forward this information is collected as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

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 roster lists a check mark to identify children as in attendance for a day. Regulations require arrival and departure times to be noted for each child. Corrective Action: Change the attendance record practice to record each child's arrival and departure time.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022

Regulation 5.2.3.7: The container for diapers shall be within arm's reach of the diaper changing area.

“Lauren stated that it is her practice to dispose of diapers in plastic bags in the kitchen area trash can which is around the corner and beyond reach of the diaper changing area. Corrective Action: Place container for the disposal of diapers within arm's reach of the diaper changing area.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2017

Regulation 6.2.6.1: Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately.

“When Licensors arrived, Lauren was in the community room with one child while another child was sleeping on a mat in the classroom with the door closed. Lauren reported that children leave the classroom and go into the community room on occasion to use bathrooms. When standing in the classroom or the doorway of the classroom, only a portion of the community room is visible and the bathrooms are not visible at all. Corrective Action: Submit a plan for how supervision will be maintained.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2017

Regulation 5.2.3.4: The licensee shall ensure that there is a sturdy diaper changing area with a clean, washable and non-absorbent surface. The diaper changing area shall not be located in the kitchen or any area where food is stored, prepared or served.

“The diaper changing table had a cloth cover. Different children are placed on top of the same cloth cover for diaper changes. This is in violation of this rule because it is an absorbent surface and not able to be cleaned between each use. Corrective Action: A diaper changing pad with a washable, non-absorbent surface must be used.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2017