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.

Based on review of staff credential accounts in BFIS, it is determined that twelve (12) staff identified by the program as being counted in ratios and/or left alone with children, who have not completed or are not current with this required training. All twelve (12) staff have been employed with the program for more than three (3) months.This is a repeat violation.

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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.

Review of all staff BFIS credential accounts determined there are twelve (12) staff identified by the program as being counted in ratio and/or left alone with children that have not completed this required training. This is a repeat violation.

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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.

BFIS account for substitute Staff A shows they have not completed the fingeprinting process. Staff A began working for the program on 1/14/22. A letter advising Staff A of this requirement was generated and issued on 1/14/22. Review of Associated Parties list during this visit confirmed Staff A is still employed with the program.

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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.

Review of BFIS determined eleven (11) staff identified by the program as being counted in ratio and/or left alone with children, have not completed this required training. This is a repeat violation.

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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.

Review of BFIS Quality and Credential accounts revealed six (6) staff members accounts do not contain the required documentation as outlined by this rule. All six (6) staff have been employed with the program for more than six (6) months. This is a repeat violation.

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3.4.5.4 · When the licensee maintains off-site personnel records, the licensee or designee shall also maintain a legally notarized affidavit onsite, signed by the licensee or designee, testifying that each personnel file required for staff, auxiliary staff, and partner staff contains all records as required in the rules 3.4.5.1 - 3.4.5.3 of these regulations. The licensee shall permit representatives of the Division to have full access to off-site records to verify documentation.

Staff files were determined to be maintained off site at the Supervisory Union office. Observation during stie visit as well as post site visit follow up determined program does not have an updated affidavit on site as required.

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3.7.3 · Emergency Preparedness Training: Within 365 days of opening a CBCCPP, the licensee shall attend emergency preparedness training which shall include content specifically related to sheltering in place in the event of an emergency in which the licensee and children present need to remain in the CBCCPP for an extended period.

A review of the Staff F's BFIS Quality and Credential account reflected that Staff F had not yet completed an approved Emergency Preparedness Training. School Personnel confirmed that the Staff F is considered the representative of the licensee and has been in that position for more than 365 days.

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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 accounts reflected that Staff A, B, C, and D, did not have current pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR certifications. School Personnel confirmed that these staff members did not have current first aid and CPR certifications. All listed Staff have been employed with the program for more than 3 months.

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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 accounts reflected that Staff B, C, and D had not yet completed an approved Orientation Training. School Personnel confirmed that the listed staff had not yet completed an approved Orientation Training. All staff listed have been employed with the program for more than 1 year.

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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.

Staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts for Staff A, B, C, D, and G did not contain verification of qualifications. School Personnel confirmed that documentation of qualifications for these staff members had not yet been submitted to Northern Lights at CCV. All staff listed have been employed with the program for more than 1 year. As a result, qualifications of assistants, aides, and substitutes were unable to be assessed.

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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 accounts reflected that Staff B, C, D, and E had not yet competed the required Mandated Reporter training. These staff members include Substitutes, an Aide, and an Auxiliary Staff. The program director confirmed that while these staff members did complete a school wide mandated reporter training, they had not yet completed the Mandated Reporter training; Protecting Vermont's Children: Reporting Abuse and Neglect, which is required by regulation. All staff listed have been employed by the program for more than 1 year.

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