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652 Granger Road, Berlin VT 05641 · License #88356 · Center · Cbccpp
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A four month old was observed sleeping with a pacifer attached to their clothing on a clip with a cord.
When I entered the infant classroom I observed two infants under the age of twelve(12) months sleeping. Both children had blankets in their cribs. The younger infant who is four(4) months old was wrapped in a fleece like blanket, the infants head was resting on the blanket. Their face was clear but the way the blanket was wrapped it created what looked like a hoody sweater. There were two empty cribs with blankets in them. There are no infants over twelve(12) months old in this classroom.
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Staff A was last fingeprinted in December of 2019. A new record check authorization form was submitted on June 27th 2025. Staff A did not complete fingerprinting in June as required.
This site visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This site visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
A talking point was noted for this rule on 10/8/24, with required action being due on 11/1/24. The required steps were not taken.
Staff B was observed on site working with children, however they were not listed on the Associated Parties list as a result of a record check having not been processed by the Division. The Director was able to show that a record check was submitted to the Division, however rejected by the Division on 11/06/2024 at 11:10 am. for not being complete. It was identified that Staff A has been employed at the program since September 2024.
Upon review of staff schedules and interviews with staff, it was found that Staff A continued to be left alone with children despite a violation for this being cited on 10/11/24. Additionally, Staff A and Staff B were working together with children according to the staff schedules and neither have been cleared to be alone with children; pairing uncleared staff together does not meet compliance to this rule. Staff C based on the staff schedule was also working alone with children and has not been cleared to do so.
The Child Development Division received a report that Child X was observed unattended outside of the Green Mountain Fitness pool entrance, which is located in the same business plaza as the Central Vermont Children's Academy. The building has an exterior camera and the following was captured. Child X walked up the exterior entryway stairs at 9:50 a.m. He stops several times and looks around before heading to a metal walkway ramp that leads to the second floor of the building. He is observed slowly walking up and down the ramp and then running up and down the ramp. He exits the ramp and runs into the parking lot where parked cars obstruct the view. At 9:53 a.m. the camera captures a quick glimpse of Child X walking on the edge of the driveway where propane tanks then obscure the view. It would have been at this time that Child X was observed by the reporter. The reporter states that they observed Child X playing on a John Deere mower, Child X then heads down the driveway towards the lower section of the plaza. At this time the reporter approaches Child X and guides them back to the upper section of the plaza. Video footage shows Child X walking with the reporter up the driveway at 9:59 a.m. As they approach the entryway of the childcare center, Staff A is observed coming up the stairs, picking up Child X and returning to the childcare entrance. Child X's teachers Staff B and C were interviewed and felt Child X left the group while they were helping children get their shoes and outdoor gear on. They stated the inner exit door was propped open and the exterior exit door was unlocked. The exterior exit door has a push bar design, when the door is not locked it opens easily with a push. Staff B and C were asked how long they felt Child X was missing. Staff B felt Child X was missing for 2-3 minutes and Staff C stated about 5 minutes. Child X recently turned 2 years old, in addition to traffic, Child X was exposed to multiple hazards. In the area where the riding mower is there were dumpsters, discarded equipment from the fitness center, propane tanks, a cement wall with a two-foot drop, a scrap metal pile which included wires and uneven ground. While I was filming the location I did not see a substantial hole in the ground that was covered by long grass, I lost my balance and fell. There were additional hazards closer to childcare outlined in violation 5.10.1.1 and 5.10.3.1.6. Child X was unattended for approximately 9-10 minutes depending on how long it took them to walk down the hallway from their classroom and out the two exit doors. As required by regulations the Director reported this incident to the Child Development Division the day it occurred. This is a serious violation.
During interviews five staff members stated that they had seen or heard children in the 4/5 year old preschool room being told by Staff A they could not use the bathroom. Most of the incidents occured while the 4/5 classroom was outside. It was reported that one child was seen crying on the playground saying they had to go poop. Conversation with staff and the director indicate that children may be told no when they are outside because it would require that all children go inside if one needs to go to the bathroom in order to maintain staff/child ratio.
It was determined through interviews with staff and the director, that children in the 4/5 year old preschool are required to stay quietly on their mats during nap time. Child X has been moved into the hallway during nap and was asked to stay on their mat. Child X was not provided toys to play with. The classroom teacher and director stated that Child X was keeping other children awake and they were put on their mat outside of the classroom. The director and classroom teacher stated that it is hard to balance the needs of those who need to sleep and those who do not. It was acknowledged by the director that they will need to change their practice and find a space for non nappers to play. On most days restime begins at 12:30 and ends at 3, requiring a child to stay quiet on their mat for that amount of time is not developmentally appropriate or meeting the child's individual needs.
This site visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The daily schedule posted in the infant room states they go outside in the morning. I did not observe them taking the infants outside. Discussion with staff and the Director revealed that the infants are not going outside daily. Infant room staff stated they think the last time they went outside was in November.
During the visit I observed an infant being put in their cot for rest time. After speaking with the Director it was determined that the program is not requesting permission from parents to put children down to rest with pacifiers.
There were five staff members working who were not on the associated parties and therefore we have not received a record check authorization form. The director was able to forward one record check to me that was sent to CDD on 01/10/2024. However the form was not complete and I was able to locate the email sent from CDD asking that the form be completed and resent. The director could not find submission emails for the other four staff members, one of the staff members has worked at the program since July.
The program did not complete the 2022 Vermont Child Care Immunization Report, and therefore a review of all child files was completed. Fifty five files were reviewed, 14 files were missing the required immunization documentation.
Staff A and Staff B have not completed the fingerprint supported background check through the Child Development Division. Both Staff A and Staff B have roles in which they may be left alone with children. During the visit Staff A was observed alone with children on two occasions. Staff B was not present the day of the visit, however review of the staff schedule identified that there are times when Staff B works alone with children.
The program was required by 10/18/24 to submit all documentation to Northern Lights at CCV to ensure staff qualifications and trainings have been met. As of 11/7/24 this had not been completed.
To determine compliance on which staff were with each group of children and the exact times with those groups the staff schedules were reviewed. Upon doing so it was noted multiple times over a three (3) week span that staff schedules were either 1) not completed fully (times in classrooms were noted, however times when staff left the room were not), and 2) staff statements indicate that the staff schedules do not accurately reflect what actually occurred.
A violation was cited on 10/8/24 to this rule. Corrective action was required by 10/25/24 which was not received. Upon review of staff schedules for weeks starting 10/14, 10/21 and 10/28, only one (1) classroom had a lead teacher 75% of the hours of operation.
During the time at the program, Licensing Supervisor Sheldrick-Humphries observed children in the bathroom unsupervised. Child A was observed in the bathroom for an unknown amount of time once identified and was seen walking back to their classroom. Child B and Child C were observed in the bathroom together unsupervised, again for an unknown amount of time when identified. Child C was later observed entering the bathroom unsupervised at 12:53, at 12:56 Staff D left their classroom unattended with no other staff and checked in on Child C then turned around and went back to the classroom. Child C remained in the bathroom for a total of six (6) minutes without staff supervision. This is a serious violation and requires a copy of this report to be provided to every parent of each child enrolled.
A violation was cited to this rule on 10/8/24 with corrective action due by 10/18/24. As of 11/7/24 corrective action had not been completed.
This rule was cited in violation on 10/8/2024 however corrective action has not been received for this violation.
In addition to construction at the front of the building construction started on an exterior wall that borders the playground. It appears that at one time a green plastic snow fence was errected to block access to the area. Staff report that fence has been down for several months. The following hazards were observed in this area. Piles of foam insulation, an electrical wire of some sort that is coming out of the building foundation, a pile of broken bricks, a 2 inch by 2 inch board sticking out about 2 feet from the building and 3 feet from the ground, approximately 6 foot tall scaffold with wood stacked on it. There was a water catch basin with a grate style cover. When stepped on it did not feel secure. When stepped on it did not feel secure. I observed that there was a hole in the ground next to the basin, that appeared to be the result of water errosion. The basin was approximately 2 feet in diameter, it was hard to get a full view as grass had grown over it. I was able to see that basin contained water, I could not assess how deep the water was. This area of the playground is not easy to see if you are standing at the entrance gate to the playground as it is a pocket of space between three walls of the building.
Construction started near the entryway to the childcare in August, access to the construction equipment and materials is within feet of where children enter and exit the building. These items were all in the immediate area where Child X found unattended. The following hazards were observed. A long extension cord plugged in on the second floor and hanging down next to the entry way, a contractor grade metal brake, sharp edged metal scraps, boxes of nails and screws, caulking tubes and sheets of plywood and boards leaning against the wall.Although the director does not own the building it is their responsibility to ensure the areas assessible to the children is safe and hazard free.
Seven children's files were reviewed five of them were missing General Health Exam documentation. The children have all been at the program for more than 45 days.
Four staff members who have been employed at the program for more than six months are missing required documents in their BFIS account. The documents were on site but had not been sent to Northern Lights at CCV in order to be uploaded into the accounts.
The Director and one staff member did not complete the 5 year renewal of their fingerprint supported background check. The Director was due for renewal by 08/24/2024 and the staff member was due for renewal by October 19th of 2024.
Staff A was working in a classroom alone and we had not received a record check authorization form. After the visit the record check authorization form was received and Staff is required to submit to a fingerprint supported background clearance and may not work alone with children.
Seven children's files were reviewed and three were missing immunization records.It is required that immunization documentation is collected on or before the child's first day in attendance. You may delay the child's first day if the immunization documents have not been provided.
I arrived in the infant room at 9:15 a.m and saw Child A in an infant activity saucer. Thirty minutes went by and child A was still in the infant activity saucer. At 10:00 a.m I asked staff to take Child A out of the saucer. I explained to them that the saucer is considered confining equipment and therefore Child A should be taken out after 30 minutes. When asked staff stated that Child A had been in the saucer for about five minutes before I arrived, indicating that Child A was in the saucer for approximately fifty minutes.
A partner staff employed by an outside agency was observed during the visit working alone outside of the classroom with a child. The Child Development Division has not received a record check authorization form for this individual.
The program did not submit the 2022 Vermont Child Care Immunization report by the 12/31/2022 deadline. Licensing sent multiple reminders via email, letter and phone calls.
Seven staff members who have been employed at the program for more than six months are missing required documentation in their BFIS quality and credential accounts. The missing documents include First Aid and CPR cards, Vermont Orientation, Mandated Reporter Training and educational documents needed to assess qualification. The program was given six business days to submit the missing documents to Northern Lights and this licensor, no documents were received.