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Home › VT › Barre City › Otis, Linda
License #V96-331 · Center · Registered Fcch
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This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 04/14/2021. Upon review of the parent handbook, it was found that fifteen (15) of the twenty-four (24) components were either missing or incomplete.
Upon review of the program, it was observed that there were not any sleeping mats. When discussed with the provider she stated she lays a blanket on the floor and puts the children's sleeping items on top of the blanket.
Upon review of the program, it was observed that there were blankets piled on top of each other inside of a pack and play. When discussed with the provider she stated the linens were used by the children during naptime.
Upon review of BFIS it was observed that there were no professional development hours posted in the account between 3/1/2024 through 3/1/2025. When discussed with the provider she stated she thought she did not have to take more courses.
A review of four (4) children's files reflected that General Health Exam forms had not been collected. All four (4) of the children reviewed had been enrolled at the program for more than forty-five (45) days. This does not meet the requirements of this rule.
A review of staff BFIS accounts and on site staff files reflected that the provider did not have current certifications in CPR and first aid. The provider was unable to produce documentation upon request during the visit nor during the allotted time following the visit.
During the visit it was noted that the mounted fire extinguisher's last inspection date was valid through 07/2023. Provider testimony reflected that the extinguisher had not been inspected as required.
During a compliance visit conducted by Licensor Smith on 04/14/2021, a violation was cited for this rule due to the provider not having a written Emergency Response Plan. The corrective action assigned by Licensor Smith required that the provider develop an Emergency Response Plan and submit it for review and approval by 05/19/2021. When the plan was not received as of 05/28/2021, Licensor Smith sent the provider an email informing them of the overdue corrective action. During a compliance visit conducted by Licensor Reilly on 08/01/2022, a repeat violation was cited as the Emergency Response Plan submitted by the provided was not in substantial compliance. The corrective action assigned by Licensor Reilly required that the provider revise the Emergency Response Plan to include all requred information and submitted for approval by 08/26/2022. When the revised plan was not received by 11/08/2022, Licensor Reilly sent the provider an email making them aware of the overdue corrective action. During this compliance visit on 06/08/2023, the provider stated that they do not intend to come into compliance with this rule as they believe the information required is not applicable to their program. On 06/09/2023, the provider submitted an emergeny response plan for review. The emergency response plan was assessed to not be in substantial compliance as it was missing six (6) of the twelve (12) required items and one (1) item did not provide complete information. This is a repeat violation.
The provider's Emergeny Response Plan was reviewed and was found to be missing six (6) of eleven (11) requirements and one (1) requirement was incomplete.
Linda confirmed that she does not have an emergency response plan. This is a requirement.
Linda confirmed that Substitute A has not completed first aid and CPR certification.
Both the provider and her husband confirmed children in care have been exposed to television programing that is not developmentally appropriate including news reports about violence and COVID-19.
It was determined through provider statements that a household member often watches television for an hour or more a day in the Livingroom when children in care are present and in the vicinity.
Linda reports that evacuation drills are practiced once a month; however, they have not been documented since March 2018.
Linda states since January 2017, she has been providing care simultaneously to three children under the age of 24 months in addition to other children between the ages of 2-5 and school age. Attendance records demonstrate three weeks in January, majority of days in February and March, and three weeks in April that Linda consistently had 6 children, with 3 under 24 months, 3 children between 2-5 years, and then at times school age children present. The attendance records for the last week of June, last two weeks in July and five days in August, demonstrate Linda consistently had 5 children with 3 under the age of 24 months, 2 between 2-5 years of age and then at times school age children present. There is not a chart that allows for these combinations. This is a serious violation which requires parental notification.
A review of the Emergency Response Plan intended for this program reflected that the plan was incomplete. A violation was cited and corrective action was assigned. On 06/13/2023 and 06/28/2023, Licensor Knight reviewed updated copies of the emergency response plan and provided feedback indicating the need for further revisions. On 08/08/2023, Licensor Knight provided further information regarding the additional information needed. No further correspondence was received. During the site visit on 04/24/2024, the provider testified that she had not made any further changes to the plan. This is a repeat violation.
During the visit it was noted that no evacuation routes were posted in the program.
During the visit, there was an electric heating appliance present in the space where children play. The heat source was on and running during the visit. It was assessed that the front surface area of the appliance, especially near the heating vent, was hot and may cause injury to a child if touched. There was no fence or shield around the appliance to prevent child injury.
A review of files for children enrolled for more than 45 days reflected that documentation of each child's age-appropriate well care exam. Linda shared that she has not been in the practice of requesting documentation of general health exams.
There is a hazard in proximity to the deck leading to the door currently used by children and families to access the FCCH. It was identified that there is only a top railing and posts around the deck, with several feet of open space between posts. This deck is used by children to access the outdoor play area. Directly adjacent to the deck there is a drop greater that 30"to stone and cement forms where active construction is being done. Linda shared that there had been lattice attached to railing and posts, but it had been recently removed. This is a violation because the there is not a barrier that would prevent the children from falling from the deck and getting injured.
Linda confirmed that she does not meet qualifications as outlined in this rule. She has had since 9/1/2016 to come into compliance with qualifications and a variance has not been requested.
Upon review of the parent handbook, it was found that fifteen (15) of the twenty-four (24) components, were either missing or incomplete.
There was not a fire extinguisher mounted by an exit door. Linda confirmed that the only fire extinguisher in the FCCH in a cabinit under the sink in the kitchen.
While this Licensor was reviewing records in the kitchen Linda went into the playroom doorway and said to a crying child It's you crying, usually it's everybody else crying because of you. A short time late Linda said ok, we can stop whining today while addressing children. This is not positive guidance practices that promote self-control, self‐direction, self‐esteem and cooperation.
Documentation of qualifications for a substitute who has been working with the program since 2005 is not maintained in BFIS.