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| Reg. No. |
Finding Date |
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| 3.3.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 3.3.1: |
The FCCP shall keep all required records, schedules, materials and equipment used to operate and maintain the FCCH in good order and in locations appropriate for day to day access. |
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| 6.2.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.1: |
Maximum Capacity and Staffing in a registered FCCH The registered FCCP shall ensure that the registered FCCH shall not exceed the limits described in this section, including the charts below. |
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| 3.3.4.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 3.3.4.1: |
The FCCP shall maintain a complete and up-to-date enrollment file on-site for each child enrolled in the FCCH. 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 FCCH and the days and hours the child is regularly scheduled to attend the FCCH; * 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 FCCH; * 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 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 FCCP 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 FCCP to transport the child, if transportation is provided, as required in section 5.10.6.6.1 of these regulations; * Written permission from parents for 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 3.5.4 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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| 3.3.6.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 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. |
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| 4.3.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 4.3.1: |
The FCCP shall offer formal or informal parent conferences at least two (2) times every 365 days to discuss children's learning, development, and interactions in the FCCH. Parents will be given an opportunity to share information about the child in his/her home environment and to provide input to the FCCH environment. |
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| 5.1.3 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.1.3: |
Immunizations: The FCCP shall maintain documentation in the child's file of each child's current immunization status. * Immunization records shall include the immunization administered and the date of each immunization. The immunization record should be updated after each additional immunization has been received. * If an enrolled child is in the process of complying with immunization requirements in accordance with the Vermont recommended immunization schedule, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form. * If a child has not had a required immunization due to a Vermont allowed exemption, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form. |
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| 5.1.4 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.1.4: |
The FCCP shall submit a Vermont Child Care Immunization Report at least once every 365 days to the Vermont Department of Health, Immunization Office as required by 18 V.S.A. SS 1120 - 1129. |
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| 5.4.1.4 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.4: |
Cots, mats, and mattresses shall be nonporous or have nonporous coverings. Each child shall be provided clean, individual bed linens either by the FCCP providing them or requiring parents to provide them. No child shall nap directly on nonporous coverings. |
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| 5.4.1.5 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.5: |
Children shall be supervised by FCCP and/or staff while napping or resting. The FCCP and/or staff shall directly observe a sleeping child at least every fifteen (15) minutes to check the child's face, view the color of the child's skin, and check on the child's breathing. |
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| 5.4.1.6 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.6: |
Lighting to permit appropriate supervision shall be provided in sleeping areas where children are napping or resting. This means that the FCCP and/or staff can see the child's face, view the color of the child's skin, and check on the child's breathing. |
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| 5.4.1.8 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.8: |
Bedding used by a child shall be stored in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children. |
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| 5.4.3.2 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.4.3.2: |
Children shall not be required to sleep. Children who do not nap shall be provided space and equipment for quiet play. |
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| 5.6.2 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.6.2: |
The FCCP shall ensure that only staff, who have completed a training course, approved by the Division, administer medication in the FCCH. |
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| 5.10.1.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.1: |
General Safety: The FCCP shall ensure the physical facilities of the FCCH, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the children. |
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| 5.10.1.2.2 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.2.2: |
The FCCP shall limit the care of children to the ground floor of the home unless another level used has two (2) separate means of exit to the outside of the home. If the second floor is used there shall be a safe evacuation plan for children from the second floor. |
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| 5.10.1.2.4 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.2.4: |
The FCCP shall ensure that each floor of the home, and in the corridor to access the home in an apartment building, has an operating smoke detector as well as a smoke detectors in the immediate vicinity where children sleep. The FCCP shall ensure carbon monoxide monitors are located outside of rooms were children sleep. |
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| 5.10.1.2.5 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 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. |
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| 5.10.1.2.6 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.2.6: |
The extinguisher shall be visibly mounted to the wall near an exit door. |
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| 5.10.3.1.2 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.1.2: |
The outdoor play area shall include a provision for shade. |
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| 5.10.3.2.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.2.1: |
All outdoor play equipment is sturdy, safe, clean and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. * To prevent entrapment, no openings in equipment shall be between 3.5 and nine (9) inches. * Chains on swings shall have protective coverings and swing seats shall be made of soft materials with no sharp edges. |
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| 5.10.4.5.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.4.5.1: |
The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCH, its furnishings, and toys are kept in a clean and orderly condition. |
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| 5.10.4.5.2 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.4.5.2: |
All interior and exterior walls, roofs, chimneys, floors, doors, ceilings, windows, skylights, stairways, ramps and porches shall be maintained in good repair. |
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| 5.10.4.5.5 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.4.5.5: |
Hard surfaces accessible to children shall be smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean. See the rules in section 5.2.6 of these regulations for a schedule for cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing specific surfaces and items. |
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| 5.11.4 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 5.11.4: |
Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times. |
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| 6.1.4.1.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| 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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| 6.2.3.4 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.4: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall be available and responsive to children, encouraging them to share experiences, ideas, and feelings. |
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| 6.2.3.6 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.6: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall listen to children with attention and respect. |
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| 6.2.4.3 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.4.3: |
When children are sleeping or resting, the FCCP and/or staff shall be positioned to allow for visual supervision of the children. If all of the children cannot be seen at one (1) time, the FCCP and/or staff shall visually observe all children at least every fifteen (15) minutes. |
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| 6.2.5.3 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.3: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation. |
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| 7.1.2.2 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 7.1.2.2: |
The FCCP shall ensure that at least one (1) responsible adult who has successfully completed and is currently certified in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR is on the premises at all times children are present. |
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| 7.3.1 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 7.3.1: |
A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC. |
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| 3.3.3 |
07/20/2017 |
| Regulation 3.3.3: |
The FCCP shall establish a system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the FCCH. The FCCP 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. |
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