Winooski Early Childhood Program

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.

“A review of child files on site show there were four children who did not have documentation of receiving a well care exam. Corrective Action: Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, ensure all enrolled children have documentation of a well care exam within 45 days of enrollment. By 6/8/21, submit an improvement plan on how the program will ensure all enrolled children have documentation of a well care exam within the required time frame.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2021

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.

“It was identified after review of staff quality and credential accounts that 5 (five) staff employed for more than six (6) months did not have an up to date BFIS Quality and Credential account. Items that were missing included required trainings or qualification documentation. Corrective Action: By 6/8/2021, all staff shall review their BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and submit any missing documentation to Northern Lights at CCV. By 6/8/2021, submit a plan on how the program will ensure all staff maintain up to date BFIS Quality and Credential accounts.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2021