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| Reg. No. |
Finding Date |
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| 5.11.1.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 5.11.1.1: |
The program director shall develop and implement a written policy concerning meals and snacks. This policy shall be provided to all parents at the time of enrollment as required in the rule 4.7 of these regulations. It shall include: * A description of all food services provided; * Usual time of snacks and meals; * Policies and procedures related to food allergies, religious dietary requirements and other special needs; and * Policies and procedures for safe eating habits. |
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| 7.1.2.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 7.1.2.1: |
The licensee shall ensure that at least one (1) staff who has successfully completed and is currently certified in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR is on the premises at all times children are present. |
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| 6.1.2.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 6.1.2.1: |
Except as specified in rule 6.1.2.2 of these regulations, children shall be provided opportunities for moderate to vigorous play and gross motor activity outdoors on the premises or within a safe walking distance of the CBCCPP for at least sixty (60) minutes each day. For programs that operate less than four (4) hours per day, staff shall ensure that children are provided at least thirty (30) minutes of outside physical activity each day. |
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| 6.1.4.1.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 6.1.4.1.1: |
Toys, materials and equipment shall be varied and available in a quantity that allows all children to benefit from their use, allows a range of choices, and reduces conflicts between children. |
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| 6.1.4.1.2 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 6.1.4.1.2: |
Toys, materials and equipment shall support developmentally appropriate and meaningful learning experiences and meet the needs and interests of each child. |
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| 4.3.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 4.3.1: |
Every parent shall be offered an opportunity to participate in formal or informal parent conferences at least two (2) times every 365 days to discuss children's learning, development, and interactions in the CBCCPP. Staff will invite parents to share information about the child in his/her home environment and to provide input to the CBCCPP environment. CBCCPP staff with primary responsibility for the child shall participate in parent conferences. |
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| 5.2.1.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 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. |
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| 5.3.2 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 5.3.2: |
Daily Health Check Upon arrival into the CBCCPP staff shall observe each child for symptoms of communicable disease and signs of injuries. Any obvious injuries shall be documented along with any comments from the parent pertaining to the child's condition. This documentation shall be maintained in the child's file for a minimum of 365 days. |
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| 5.4.1.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.1: |
The licensee shall ensure that each child, except school-age children, has an individual crib, port-a-crib, cot, mat, or bed that is safe for the child's age and development, in good repair, and used by only one child each day. No child shall nap directly on the floor or on furniture not designed for sleeping. Cribs or port-a-cribs shall be used for children under twelve (12) months of age. Children shall not nap in cribs or port-a-cribs if they are physically able to climb out unassisted. |
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| 5.10.1.1.3 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.1.3: |
Furniture and equipment shall be sturdy. Furniture and equipment that present a tipping or falling hazard shall be secured. |
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| 5.10.3.1.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.1.1: |
There shall be a safe outdoor play area with a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child to provide opportunities for vigorous play and large muscle activity on the premises or within a safe walking distance of the CBCCPP approved by the Division. |
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| 5.10.3.1.2 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.1.2: |
The outdoor play area shall include a provision for shade. |
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| 5.10.4.4.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 5.10.4.4.1: |
The CBCCPP shall include at least one (1) conveniently located toilet and sink for every fifteen (15) children present at any one (1) time. |
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| 5.10.4.5.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 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. |
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| 6.2.1.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 6.2.1.1: |
All children present and unaccompanied by a parent at the CBCCPP shall be included in determining the capacity of the program at any one time. Children, whose parent(s) are a staff member, count in ratio when they are present at the CBCCPP. |
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| 6.2.4.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 6.2.4.1: |
The licensee shall ensure that the CBCCPP has at least one (1) staff member who meets the qualification for the position of program director and that the program director is present at the CBCCPP at least 60% of the hours of operation. |
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| 6.2.5.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.1: |
Each child shall be treated with consideration and respect with equal opportunities to take part in all developmentally appropriate activities. |
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| 6.2.6.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 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. |
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| 5.10.4.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 5.10.4.1: |
Access to Useable Space by Children The licensee shall ensure that interior space licensed for use by children shall provide a minimum of thirty-five (35) square feet of safe useable space per child for the maximum number of children using the space at one (1) time. Each child shall have adequate space for free movement and active play. Measurements shall be from wall to wall on the inside of the building. Furniture that restricts children's free movement and active play shall be considered a deductible factor when determining square footage. Bathroom, storage spaces, hallways, furnace rooms and other areas not used by children for sleep or play on a routine basis shall not be counted in computing square footage of useable space. |
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| 3.4.4.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 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; Identification of child's home language; 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. |
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| 7.1.3 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 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. |
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| 5.10.1.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 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. |
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| 6.1.3.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 6.1.3.1: |
Staff shall develop, document, and implement a consistent daily routine that includes a balance of: Opportunities for individual, small group and full group play and learning; Opportunities for child-directed as well as provider-directed activities; Active and quiet play; Rest or quiet time as appropriate; and Indoor and outdoor play. |
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| 6.1.5.2.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 6.1.5.2.1: |
Children two (2) years of age to school-age experience shall experience frequent positive interactions with a consistent staff member or team that provides each child with the following opportunities throughout the day: Face to face interaction; A combination of individual, small group, and large group experiences;
Conversation with adults and peers during play, eating, and routine care; Being read to and looking at books, individually and in a group; Space and equipment to support developing gross motor skills such as catching and throwing, balancing, jumping, climbing, running, and skipping;
Space and materials to support developing small motor skills such as using manipulatives, scribbling, drawing, and writing; Materials, experiences and support for developmentally appropriate pre-literacy and literacy skills; Materials, experiences, and support for developmentally appropriate mathematical and scientific concepts; Open-ended play and activities; Positive recognition of efforts, not just results; Developmentally appropriate problem solving; Materials, time, and encouragement to engage in extended and complex play alone and with peers; Experiences that promote social competence and cooperative play; Encouragement to explore, experiment and initiate activities; Developmentally appropriate independence; and Time, space, and encouragement to gain mastery through play and learning by doing.
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| 6.1.1 |
02/12/2021 |
| Regulation 6.1.1: |
The program director shall manage the programming of educational and developmental activities to ensure curriculum is developmentally appropriate as required in the rules in section 6.1 of these regulations. |
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