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4212 Rte. 105, Newport VT 05857 · License #72355 · Center · Cbccpp
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6.2.6.1 · Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately.
A four-year-old child was left alone in the classroom for 5 minutes without staff knowledge. The staff and children went to the playground and once there, realized the child was not with them. This is a repeat violation previously cited on 05/30/2023. This is a serious violation.
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6.2.1.2 · The number of children served by the CBCCPP at any one (1) time shall not exceed the maximum capacity allowed written on the license certificate.
Reviewing attendance for September, October and November it was discovered that on 11 occasions the classroom attendance indicated that more than 15 children were present in the classroom which exceed the maximum capacity allowed of 15. The program director confirmed that on 10/21/24, 11/5/24, 11/12/24, 11/13/24, 11/14/24, and 11/15/24 16 children were present. On 10/23/24, 10/25/24, and 10/30/24 17 children were present. On 9/18/24 and 9/19/24 18 children were present in the classroom. The children were all in the classroom to have lunch.
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3.3.5 · The licensee, staff, and auxiliary staff shall be trained in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.
A review of staff BFIS credential accounts reflected that an auxiliary staff had not yet completed the required Mandated Reporter Training; Protecting Vermont's Children: Reporting Abuse and Neglect. The program director stated that the staff is counted in ratio with children and has been with the program for more than a year.
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7.1.3 · The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to 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 during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and the orientation training session shall include: Basic knowledge of child growth and development; Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; Positive behavior management; Supervision of children; Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; Safe sleep practices; Administration of medication requirements; Emergency and evacuation requirements; Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Recordkeeping; Transportation and child passenger safety; Release of children; Respectful engagement of families; Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect; including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; Preventing the spread of infectious disease; Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; Inclusion of children with special needs; Guidelines for volunteers, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.
A review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts showed that Staff A, B and C had not yet completed an approved orientation training. Staff A, B and C have been with the program for over a year and hold position titles which allow them to be counted in ratio. The program director stated that they had not completed the training and all three staff are counted in ratio.
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7.1.2.2 · Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios 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 shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.
A review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts showed that Staff A, B and C had not yet completed infant and child CPR and pediatric First Aid certifications. Staff A, B and C have been employed by the program for over a year and hold position titles which allow for being counted in ratio. The program director stated that they had not completed the training and are counted in ratio.
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6.2.6.1 · Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately.
A child was left on the playground for a period of five (5) minutes. Once inside the school another child informed the staff that the child was missing . The program did not identify through their own systems that the child was missing.
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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.
After a review of BFIS Quality and Credential accounts, it was determined that staff A, B and C employed longer than six (6) months did not have up to date BFIS Quality and Credential Accounts as required and was mandated reporter training certification.
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7.2.2 · The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.
Upon review of the Associated Party list with the program Director, it was determined that two (2) individuals had not completed the fingerprinting process as required. Staff A and B had their fingerprint authorization forms generated on 4/20/2021.
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5.10.1.8 · Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The licensee shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) is performed. This includes but is not limited to protecting children from peeling or chipping paint, and dust build up from the friction of moving doors or windows.
After discussion with the Early Childhood Programs Coordinator, it was determined that the last Essential Maintenance Practice was conducted on the property in August of 2020. The Essential Maintenance Practice is to be completed yearly.
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5.10.3.1.3 · The play area shall be fenced or otherwise protected from traffic and other hazards. Fencing or natural barriers, such as hedges or other clear land boundaries, shall prevent children from exiting and allow for safe supervision of outdoor play.
The gate, on the right side of the swing set, was wide open and partially off its hinges allowing children to walk the grassy path behind the school which provides access to a well-traveled road. This is a repeat violation and has previously been cited on 6/04/19.
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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.
Upon review of staff BFIS quality and credential accounts, it was found that staff had missing or incomplete documentation in their accounts. Staff A Quality and Credential account is missing CPR/First Aid certification, Emergency Preparedness, VT orientation training and Mandated Reporter training certifications. Staff B and C Quality and Credential account are missing Mandated Reporter training certifications.
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5.10.3.1.3 · The play area shall be fenced or otherwise protected from traffic and other hazards. Fencing or natural barriers, such as hedges or other clear land boundaries, shall prevent children from exiting and allow for safe supervision of outdoor play.
The playground fence has two (2) broken gates which does not prevent children from exiting the playground onto a path behind the school. The gate behind the swing sets leading to private property, was completely off its hinges and resting on the outside of the fence. The second gate, on the right side of the swing, was wide open and partially off its hinges allowing children to walk the grassy path behind the school which provides access to a well-traveled road.
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