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Home › VT › Lyndon › Bigelow, Beth
146 Lyndon Heights Drive, Lyndon VT 05851 · License #A93-246 · Center · Registered Fcch
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5.10.1.2.5 · 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.
The extinguisher at the program was last tagged and inspected in February 2021, which means that the extinguisher was due again for inspection in February 2022. The extinguisher at the program did not bear a tag with current inspection.
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5.10.3.3 · Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the FCCP shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, included recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the FCCP shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, the FCCP shall ensure that the children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.
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It was observed that there was a dome climber equipment that was over three (3) feet in height, was placed directly onto the grass. It was further observed that this piece of equipment was also not properly anchored in place. This is a violation because the equipment allowed children to achieve a height of over thirty (30) inches and did not have the proper fall surfacing material underneath it that is required.
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5.2.3.4 · The FCCP shall ensure that there is a sturdy diaper changing area with a clean, washable and non-absorbent surface. The diapering changing area shall not be located in the kitchen or any area where food is stored, prepared or served.
It was observed that the diaper changing pad had a hole approximately a half inch in size, that exposed the inside material of the changing pad. This is a violation because due to the hole in the changing pad, it is no longer a non-absorbent surface.
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7.3.6 · Substitute A substitute is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is able to comprehend basic written format, and is a high school graduate or has completed a GED.
It was reviewed that documentation of qualifications for five (5) staff at the program were not available onsite or in the BFIS Quality and Credential account for review.
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2.3.10.5 · The FCCP shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable state and federal laws even when they are more stringent than the rules in this set of FCCH regulations.
No documentation was available onsite or in BFIS Quality and Credential accounts to show that five (5) staff of the program had completed CPR/First Aid Training within three (3) months of employment as required.
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3.3.6.1 · 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 documentation available for evacuation drills was reviewed. It was observed that no evacuation drills were documented for November 2020, December 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021 and September 2021. The FCCP states drills were conducted but not documented.
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3.6.1.1 · The FCCP shall develop and maintain a written Emergency Response Plan to respond to a full range of emergencies both natural and man-made. A complete plan shall include how the FCCP will address and manage the following situations and responsibilities: * Evacuations or other emergencies such as leaving the premises and lockdown situations; * Specific concerns related to the location of the program, such as proximity to a nuclear reactor, an area prone to flooding or power loss; * Notifying the local authorities of the emergency; * A system for notifying the parents of the emergency; * Notifying the local emergency planning committee regarding the location of the FCCH and using the committee as a resource in emergency planning for the program; * A system of identifying the children and staff present at the time of the emergency and maintaining knowledge of their whereabouts; * A system for handling infants, toddlers, and children with special needs; * An established evacuation meeting location within walking distance of the FCCH; * A system to account for all children and staff at evacuation meeting place; * An process for relocation if necessary including safe transportation; * A system for sheltering in place if the FCCP and children present need to remain in the FCCH for an extended period; and * Staff chain of command and individual staff roles and responsibilities, (if applicable) during emergencies.
It was determined that the program had started a draft version of an emergency response plan, however it did not address all required topics. A complete emergency response plan is required.
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3.3.7.3 · 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.
It was determined that the qualifications for Beth and her assistant were not available or up to date in the BFIS quality and credentialing account as required. Both have been employed by the program longer than 6 months. It is required to have an up to date BFIS Quality and Credentialing Account.
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3.3.7.5 · The FCCP shall maintain a current list of the staff, persons who reside in the FCCH, and non-parental volunteers, as applicable, in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change.
It was determined that several staff listed on the associated parties list are no longer employed by the program and have had their last day much more than 5 working days ago. In addition, some individuals listed on the associated parties list did not have correct titles associated with their positions. It is required to have a current list and report any changes within 5 working days.
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