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87 South Main Street, Whiting VT 05778 · License #79774 · Center · Cbccpp
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6.2.6.3 · When children are eating, staff shall be positioned to allow for visual supervision of all children and shall be able to physically respond immediately to any child that may be choking.
During snack time for two groups of infants, the young infant class' designated staff members were observed assisting with hand washing, conducting diaper changes, and sitting at the table with the other infant group to supervise them while eating. As the staff moved around to these other tasks, though all staff remained in the room, there were at least two (2) instances when the older infant group was not being visually supervised while eating. One child in the group was observed standing in his chair at the table during this time.
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2.3.9.3 · The licensee shall ensure that all staff have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting.
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An updated record check was not submitted for Staff A, nor fingerprints completed prior to the expiration date of 8/24/23. Updated record checks were received on 6/30/22 for Staff B and Staff C, however neither completed fingeprinting. Fingerprints expired for Staff B on 2/23/23 and on 6/25/23 for Staff C.
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5.2.1.1 · CBCCPP staff shall ensure that adults and children wash their hands: * Upon arrival at the CBCCPP; * Before they eat, prepare or handle food; * Before and after handling raw meat; * Before feeding children; * After toileting or diapering; * After cleaning; * After taking out the garbage; * After handling animals; and * After outdoor play.
Staff A was observed assisting a child in the bathroom; the child washed their hands, however Staff A did not and was observed returning to the classroom with the child. Staff B was observed changing diapers; they did not wash their hands prior nor after the diaper change or cleaning the diaper changing mat.
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5.2.1.7 · If hand washing sinks are not child height, a step stool shall be available.
In the first classroom children were observed sitting on the counter and twisting their bodies in order to wash their hands as they did not reach the sink height. A step stool was not used to assist children in washing their hands.
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5.10.2.2.4 · When a dishwasher is not available, and single service items are not used for food service, the licensee shall ensure there shall be three (3) compartments with a drain board set-up for cleaning dishes. A four (4) step process shall include dishwashing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying of all dishes and utensils. * Dishes shall be washed with soap in hot clean water. * Dishes shall be rinsed in hot clean water. * Dishes shall then be immersed for at least ten (10) seconds in a sanitizing rinse. The sanitizing rinse shall be EPA registered or a diluted bleach and water mixture. If using bleach, staff shall follow the manufacturer's instructions when mixing for this purpose. * Dishes shall be air dried.
Staff were observed washing dishes in the classroom that did not include a step for sanitizing.
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5.10.1.1 · General Safety: The licensee shall ensure the physical facilities of the CBCCPP, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety, and well-being of the children.
A table five (5) feet or greater in length was leaned on the short side of the table up against the wall in an area children use. The table placement was brought to the programs attention; they confirmed the table did not belong where it was placed. In the preschool classroom two (2) tote bags were on the floor; visible in the bags were perfumes and other aerosol sprays.
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5.10.1.2.1 · The licensee shall ensure that the CBCCPP is in compliance with Vermont Division of Fire Safety rules at all times. This includes but is not limited to: * Complying with Vermont Division of Fire Safety inspection reports; * Having regular fire systems inspected with violations identified during the inspection noted as corrected; and * Having fire extinguishers tagged with valid inspection tags.
Fire extinguishers on site were last inspected August 2022 and were due August 2023.
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3.4.6.5 · Staffing Schedule: A licensee shall maintain a written record of the daily schedule for at least 365 days of all staff including exact days and hours worked and the group of children to whom they are assigned.
The attendance sheets for children have a section at the bottom where staff are to reflect their arrival and departure times. Upon review of those during the visit, it was found that three (3) staff were signed in on the younger infant attendance but only two (2) staff were present as one (1) of those staff had transitioned to another group, one (1) of the two (2) staff present in the older infant group had signed in, neither of the two (2) staff present in the younger toddler group had signed in, and neither of the two (2) older toddler teachers signed in, nor did the one (1) staff that arrived at 12:05 during the observation, and lastly none of the three (3) preschool staff were signed in. Upon review of previous attendance/staff sign in sheets of the younger toddler group and of the older toddler group, there were seventeen (17) days that no staff reflected their time, or the time staff are reflected does not indicate proper coverage of staff child ratios were provided. Staff C, when asked stated that the other system they have to track staff arrival and departures are through planned staff schedules and time cards, however the time cards do not indicate what group of children they are assigned to, and the staff schedule is not reflective of changes as they occur.
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5.2.3.11 · Each diaper changing procedure shall include: * Preparation: assemble supplies, staff member washes hands, prepares changing surface with either a disposable covering or ensure that the surface was recently cleaned and disinfected and bring the child to the diaper changing area. * Dirty Phase: remove soiled diaper, dispose of diaper, and cleanse diaper area of the child. * Clean Phase: put on clean diaper, dress child, and wash the child's hands. * Clean up: clean and disinfect the diaper changing surface, and staff member washes their own hands. * Record diaper change.
Upon review of five (5) diaper changes, Staff A was not observed washing their hands prior or between diaper changes, did not wash their hands post diaper change, and did not wash the hands of children post diaper change. Staff A did not disinfect the diaper changing mat after one (1) of those diaper changes and was observed placing another child immediately on the mat to change their diaper. Staff B was observed changing one (1) diaper; they did not wash their hands prior or the child's hands after.
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5.2.3.12 · The licensee shall post the diaper changing procedure at each diaper changing area.
Of the five (5) diaper changing stations, the diaper changing procedure was not posted at three (3) of them.
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6.2.1.3 · The program director shall ensure that the number of staff present meets requirements described in the chart below for ages of children, maximum group size, and staff/child ratios at any time of day.
During the compliance visit, the older toddler group had eleven (11) children with two (2) staff. Based on the age of the youngest child in that group; two (2) years and six (6) months, the maximum number of children should have been ten (10), and the number of staff present should have been three (3) based on the ratio of one (1) staff for every five (5) children. Upon review of the previous attendance sheets, it was found that sixteen (16) days between 9/13/2022 and 10/12/2022 that the older toddler group exceeded the maximum group size and operated out of ratio. This is a serious violation.
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5.2.6.2 · All sanitizing and disinfecting solutions shall be EPA registered and used according to the manufacturers' instructions.
Staff were observed placing children on the diaper changing mat for diaper changes immediately following using disinfecting wipes. The disinfecting product requires four (4) minutes to air dry, which was not occurring between diaper changes.
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5.10.4.5.1 · The program director shall ensure that the CBCCPP, its furnishings, and toys are kept in a clean and orderly condition.
The following was noted in the younger infants space. Both the white sink and the stainless steel sink had built up grime on the inside and outer rim.The couch had multiple stains that appeared to be saliva and food crumbs were present. The corner near the counter and the counter was cluttered. Food and dirty dishes were left on the counter and not cleaned up before the group went outside.
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3.7.2.2 · The licensee shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in under three (3) minutes. Licensees of a CBCCPP located within a public or independent school building may count a lock-down drill performed while the CBCCPP is in operation in place of a monthly evacuation drill with the CBCCPP children and staff and at least three (3) of the monthly drills conducted within 365 days shall be evacuation drills.
The fire evacuation log was reviewed and evacuation drills were not noted for August and September. Staff A stated drills did occur but were not recorded.
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3.4.3 · A system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the CBCCPP, shall be established. The licensee shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children's attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided.
Attendance sheets were incomplete in the toddler room, and the following was noted. On 10/03 10 children were present and 4 were not signed out. 10/04 10 children were present 3 were not signed out and 1 was signed out but not signed in. 10/16 9 children present and 1 not signed out. 10/17 10 children present and 5 not signed out.10/21 10 children present and 2 not signed out. 10/22 10 children present and 1 not signed out. 10/24 10 children present and 4 not signed out. 10/25 10 children present 7 not signed out. This is a repeat violation from 06/04/2019.
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5.4.2.5 · Soft objects, toys or loose bedding shall not be used in infants' sleep areas. Soft or loose bedding includes: bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, and bibs. Infants shall not be swaddled for sleep.
Staff persons A,B and D have stated that they have seen Infant F laid down for rest time in a crib with a blanket and stuffed animal. Staff person A has seen infant G with a blanket on her feet in her crib during rest time. Staff person B has seen infant H in a crib at rest time with a blanket. Staff person C and D have seen infant J with a blanket in his crib at rest time.Staff person D has reported seeing infant K put down for rest time in a pack and play with a blanket. Staff have identified that infants F-K were younger than 12 months when laid to rest with blankets and toys.
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5.8.3 · Staff shall create and file an incident report for each accident, injury or medical emergency that leaves a visible mark or first aid has been administered, even when medical treatment is not required. An incident report shall include the name of the child, date, description of the injury or medical emergency, how it occurred, adult witnesses, first aid provided and medical care required. The child's parent shall be provided a copy of the report at pick up that day. Serious injuries, animal bites and death must be reported to the Division as specified in the rules in section 3.2 of these regulations.
A staff person confirmed that she had completed an accident report for a fall a toddler taken from the outdoor playground structure. When asked for a copy of the accident report, neither the involved staff person nor the program director could locate a copy of the accident report.
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3.4.6.5 · Staffing Schedule: A licensee shall maintain a written record of the daily schedule for at least 365 days of all staff including exact days and hours worked and the group of children to whom they are assigned.
Program does not have a written record of the daily schedule that includes exact days and hours worked and the group of children to whom staff are assigned. There was no way to track when staff were not present or who covered breaks. There were no staff schedules on file from previous days, weeks or months.
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3.4.4.1 · The program director shall maintain a complete and up-to-date enrollment file on-site for each child enrolled in the CBCCPP. 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 CBCCPP and the days and hours the child is regularly scheduled to attend the CBCCPP; * 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 CBCCPP; * 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 number 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 CBCCPP 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 CBCCPP to transport the child, if transportation is provided, as required in the rule 5.10.6.6.1 of the regulations; * Written permission from parents for the 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 3.6.4 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.
In a review of three files each file was found to be incomplete. Child A, B and C were all missing the immunization record, annual physical and health history, phone number and contact information for a physician. Child C also did not have any emergency contact information recorded.
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3.4.3 · A system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the CBCCPP, shall be established. The licensee shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children's attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided.
Attendance sheets were incomplete, and the following was noted. On 1/21 1 child was signed in with a time but not out there were 10 children present. 1/22 3 children had a sign in time noted but no sign out time. 1 child had a sign out time noted but no sign in time, there were 10 children present. 1/23 2 children had sign in times noted but no sign out time, there were 6 children present. 1/24 4 children had sign in times noted but no sign out time, there were 8 children present. 1/25 1 child had a sign in time noted but no sign out time and child and 1 child had a sign out time noted but no sign in time, there were 5 children present. 5/13 2 children had a sign in time noted but no sign out time, there were 8 children present. 5/14 2 children had sign in times noted but no sign out time, there were 8 children present. 5/15 1 child had a sign in time noted but no sign out time, 7 children were present. 5/16 6 children had sign in times noted but no sign out times, there were 7 children present. 5/20 2 children had sign in times noted and no sign out time, there were 8 children present.5/21 4 children had sign in times noted but no sign out time, there were 8 children present.5/22 3 children had sign in times noted and no sign out time, there were 10 children present. 5/23 3 children had sign in times noted and no sign out time, there were 11 children present. 5/24 3 children had sign in times noted but not a sign out time, there were 10 children present
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