Wallingford Elementary School Pre-K Program

Regulation 6.2.5.2: Staff shall appropriately hold, touch, smile and talk to children.

“The program self-reported a possible regulatory violation to the Child Development Division involving Staff X. During an interaction with a child on February 6, 2026, Staff X used "hand over hand" physical intervention to force compliance with a request. Information gathered during the investigation of this incident indicate that Staff X appeared frustrated and responded to the child in a manner that did not support positive guidance and further escalated the situation and upset the child. Consequently, the program initiated disciplinary action against Staff X. Corrective Action: Staff X is required to complete the following training "Big Emotions and Self Regulation for Adults and Children", training link was sent to the program. By the corrective action due date email Licensor [name] documentation to confirm completion of the training.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026

Regulation 6.2.6: Supervision of Children Staff shall ensure visual supervision of children, except as allowed in rules 6.2.6.1-6.2.6.4 of these regulations.

“The program self-reported to the Division that during a transition from bathroom break to outdoor play, Child A's wherabouts was unknown for approximately five (5) minutes. After five (5) minutes the child was located and it was determined that the child had been in the bathroom while staff were looking for them. Corrective Action: Develop a system to ensure that all children are accounted for during transition times. In the corrective action email include details of the system developed toe nsure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 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.

“Qualifying educational documents have not been sent to Northern Lights for 4 staff who have been working in the program for more than 6 months. Additional documentation including First Aid, CPR, Orientation Training, and Protecting Vermont's Children are available but have not been sent to Northern Lights for up to 9 people. Corrective Action: Ensure that all required documentation is submitted to Northern Lights for entry into BFIS Quality and Credential accounts by June 11, 2021. Develop a plan to ensure that all required documents are submitted to Northern Lights on a regular basis to ensure up to date BFIS accounts as required. Send an email to sarah.crosier@vermont.gov when this is completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022