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Provider: Little School, Inc.   Provider ID: 2321
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  10/30/2019
 
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5.11.1.3 10/30/2019 Send an email to sarah.crosier@vermont.gov describing how the program will ensure that all classrooms will maintain a record of what snack was served each day. This information must be kept for at least six weeks. 11/12/2019 11/11/2019 Final
Snack is provided daily by families, and is written down for parents to see. In one of three classrooms, it is written on paper and kept. In two of three classrooms it was written on white boards and erased daily.
  The program director shall ensure that menus are planned in advance, dated, and posted so that they are clearly visible to parents. Any changes to the posted menu shall be noted. Menus of meals and snacks for the preceding six (6) weeks shall be kept on file.
 
Observations
The program met the follow regulations (were in compliance) at this visit.
Reg. No. Finding Date
5.11.2.1 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.11.2.1: The program director shall ensure that children are minimally served the following meals and snacks based on the time the children are present: * Four (4) hours or less: one (1) snack; * Four (4) to six (6) hours: one (1) meal and one (1) snack; * Six (6) to eleven (11) hours: two (2) meals and one (1) snack, or one (1) meal and two (2) snacks; * More than eleven (11) hours: three (3) meals and two (2) snacks; and * School age children attending school for a full day shall be offered a snack within one (1) hour of their afternoon arrival.
7.5.4 10/30/2019
Regulation 7.5.4: The program director shall establish and implement a system of communication among staff to ensure that any staff member assuming responsibility for a child or group is informed of significant information related to the care and education of the child or children.
6.1.2.1 10/30/2019
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.
6.1.2.4 10/30/2019
Regulation 6.1.2.4: Staff shall be interacting with children during outside play.
6.1.4.1.1 10/30/2019
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.
6.1.5.2.1 10/30/2019
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.
2.3.9.6 10/30/2019
Regulation 2.3.9.6: If the licensed facility was constructed prior to 1978 and has not been determined to be lead free by an inspector licensed by Vermont Department of Health, 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) have been performed and documented.
3.4.1 10/30/2019
Regulation 3.4.1: The licensee shall keep all required records, schedules, materials and equipment used to operate and maintain the CBCCPP in good order and in locations appropriate for day to day access.
3.4.3 10/30/2019
Regulation 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.
3.4.4.1 10/30/2019
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; * 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.
3.4.6.1 10/30/2019
Regulation 3.4.6.1: The licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children and 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.
3.4.6.5 10/30/2019
Regulation 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.
4.3.1 10/30/2019
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.
5.1.2 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment, the licensee shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child.
5.1.3 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.1.3: Immunizations: The licensee 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.
5.1.4 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.1.4: The licensee 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.
5.2.1.1 10/30/2019
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.
5.2.1.3 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.2.1.3: The licensee shall ensure the hand washing procedures include the following steps in order: * Use of warm running water and liquid soap; * Moistening hands with water, applying soap, and washing hands for a minimum of twenty (20) seconds; * Rinsing hands under running water; * Drying hands with a single use towel or paper towel; and then * Disposing of the towel.
5.2.1.8 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.2.1.8: Staff shall wash the hands of children who are unable to wash their own hands and provide developmentally appropriate guidance and supervision to help children learn and practice healthy hand washing.
5.4.1.1 10/30/2019
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.
5.4.1.4 10/30/2019
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 licensee providing them directly or requiring parents to provide them. No child shall nap directly on nonporous coverings.
5.4.1.6 10/30/2019
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 staff can see the child's face, view the color of the child's skin, and check on the child's breathing.
5.4.1.8 10/30/2019
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.
5.4.3.2 10/30/2019
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.
5.6.2 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.6.2: The program director shall ensure that only staff, who have completed a training course approved by the Division, administer medication in the CBCCPP.
5.10.1.1 10/30/2019
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.
5.10.1.8 10/30/2019
Regulation 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.
5.10.2.3.2 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.10.2.3.2: All food shall be stored in containers that are dated. Food items used by or intended for specific children shall be plainly labeled.
5.10.3.1.2 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.10.3.1.2: The outdoor play area shall include a provision for shade.
5.10.3.1.3 10/30/2019
Regulation 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.
5.10.3.2.1 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.10.3.2.1: All outdoor play equipment shall be 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.
5.10.3.3 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the licensee shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, staff shall ensure that children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.
5.10.4.5.1 10/30/2019
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.
5.10.4.5.5 10/30/2019
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 of specific surfaces and items.
6.1.6.1 10/30/2019
Regulation 6.1.6.1: A developmentally appropriate system for observing, assessing and documenting each child's learning and growth shall be implemented.
6.2.1.2 10/30/2019
Regulation 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.
6.2.1.3 10/30/2019
Regulation 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.
6.2.4.1 10/30/2019
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.
6.2.4.3 10/30/2019
Regulation 6.2.4.3: The program director shall ensure that each group of children is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as a teacher associate for at least 75% of the hours of operation.
6.2.5.4 10/30/2019
Regulation 6.2.5.4: Staff shall be available and responsive to children, encouraging them to share experiences, ideas, and feelings.
6.2.5.5 10/30/2019
Regulation 6.2.5.5: At least one (1) staff member shall sit with children during meals and snacks.
6.2.5.6 10/30/2019
Regulation 6.2.5.6: Staff shall listen to children with attention and respect.
6.2.5.7 10/30/2019
Regulation 6.2.5.7: Children shall be attended to when they cry.
6.2.6.1 10/30/2019
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.
6.2.7.3 10/30/2019
Regulation 6.2.7.3: Staff shall use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation.
6.3.1 10/30/2019
Regulation 6.3.1: The curriculum shall be adapted to provide all children opportunities to participate in all activities that are appropriate to their age and development.
5.11.4 10/30/2019
Regulation 5.11.4: Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times.
 
 


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