The FCCP shall maintain a complete and up-to-date enrollment file on-site for each child enrolled in the FCCH. A complete file shall contain, at minimum, the following information: * A completed child's admission form signed and dated by the parent that includes the first date the child attended the FCCH and the days and hours the child is regularly scheduled to attend the FCCH; * The child's name, current home address and current home telephone number; * The child's date of birth; * Name, address and all applicable current telephone numbers for parents; * Name, address and all applicable current telephone numbers for at least two (2) other people designated by the parents as emergency contacts; * Names for all persons authorized to pick the child up from the FCCH; * Record of an annual physical and health history as required in the rule 5.1.2 of these regulations that includes the name and telephone of the child's primary health care and dental care providers (if the child has a dental care provider); * A description of any special medical, developmental, emotional or educational needs of the child including allergies, existing illnesses or injuries, previous serious illnesses or injuries and any prescribed medication including those for emergency situations; * Written authorization from the parent for the FCCP to be able to obtain emergency medical care and transportation; * Child's immunization record or Vermont Department of Health approved exemption document as required in the rules in section 5.1.3 of these regulations; * Written permission from parents for the FCCP to transport the child, if transportation is provided, as required in section 5.10.6.6.1 of these regulations; * Written permission from parents for child to participate in swimming activities, if swimming activities are a part of the program, as required in the rule 5.10.5.1 of these regulations; * If applicable, a copy of court orders on custody and visitation arrangements as required in the rule 3.5.4 of these regulations; and * If applicable, any obvious injuries discovered and documented on daily health check as required in the rule 5.3.2 of these regulations.

The children's files were audited, and two (2) children were missing the required immunization form and the required well care exam. The two (2) children have been enrolled in the program for longer than forty-five (45) days.

Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

After a review of the provider and staff's BFIS Quality and Credential account, it was determined that the staff member did not have an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential account as required. They were missing qualifications and required training certificates. This violation was cited previously on 11/12/2020.

3.3.7.3 · Not corrected

Each child's file shall be complete with all required information within the first week that the child begins to attend care. The required annual physical shall be obtained within forty-five (45) days of enrollment as required in rule 5.1.2 of these regulations.

The children's files were audited; one child's enrollment form was not complete with the required information and the child's file did not contain the required well care exam. The child has been enrolled for two (2) years.

3.3.4.2 · Not corrected

General Safety: The FCCP shall ensure the physical facilities of the FCCH, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the children.

In the playroom there was a loose electrical cord for the heating unit that was in the area where children play which posed as an entanglement hazard. In the dining room where children were playing during this licensing visit, there were two outlets missing the electrical covers, a wire from an ornament that was plugged in and was not secure in reach of children, and there were pool chemicals on the floor near the table. This violation was cited preciously on 11/12/2020.

A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

The FCCP does not meet qualification criteria for a registered FCCP.

7.3.1 · Not corrected

Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

The FCCP's BFIS Quality and Credential Account is not up to date with verification of a high school diploma or GED. A Substitute staff does not have an up to date BFIS Quality and Credential Account reflecting verification of qualifications and valid First Aid/CPR certification.

3.3.7.3 · Not corrected

There shall be at least one (1) easily accessible dry chemical fire extinguisher which has at least a 2-A: 10BC classification. This fire extinguisher shall be maintained in operating condition. It shall bear an official tag, properly signed, attesting to current operating condition.

For in ground or above ground pools or natural or manmade bodies of water accessible from the outdoor play area, the FCCP shall ensure that a fence is installed so that no child may gain access without FCCP and/or staff approval, observation and supervision. Fences around pools shall be at least four (4) feet high with a maximum vertical clearance of 3.5 inches at the bottom. Gates shall swing outward with self-closing and self-latching devices installed at least three (3) inches below the top of the gate on the side facing the pool/water. Gates shall be locked when not in use.

The pool gate was unlocked and easy to open during this licensing visit.

5.10.5.2.2 · Not corrected

The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years.

The last fire drill documented was 8/29/2018. The FCCH provider stated she has not been documenting her fire drills. This rule was cited previously on 1/28/2015.

3.3.6.1 · Not corrected

The FCCP shall ensure that children are protected from electrical outlets, such as by using protective covers, tamper-proof outlets, or other devices manufactured for this purpose.

Several outlets were missing safety plugs in both areas where children play. Outlet covers were missing for two wall outlets in reach of children.

5.10.1.1.1 · Not corrected

General Safety: The FCCP shall ensure the physical facilities of the FCCH, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the children.