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| Reg. No. |
Finding Date |
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| 5.11.1.3 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 5.11.1.3: |
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. |
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| 7.7.5 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 7.7.5: |
The program director shall ensure that volunteers, who are not a parent of a child enrolled in the CBCCPP, and is present more than five (5) times in 365 days the following conditions apply: |
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| 5.11.4 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 5.11.4: |
Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times. |
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| 6.1.4.1.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 6.1.4.4.5 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 6.1.4.4.5: |
Screen time shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes daily per child or group of children except for school age children using technology to complete homework assignments and a once per month two (2) hour movie. |
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| 6.1.5.2.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 2.3.8.8 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 2.3.8.8: |
The prospective licensee shall ensure that the drinking water system complies with the testing requirements in the Vermont Water Supply Rule and have a first draw test for lead analyzed by a Drinking Water Laboratory certified by the State of Vermont according to 18 V.S.A. S501b. * Results shall meet Vermont standards. * Water may be remedied and retested to ensure potability if any test(s) are elevated. * Bottled water for drinking shall be provided until such time as the drinking water system meets Vermont standards. * Information from this water test shall be included in the initial application. |
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| 2.3.9.3 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 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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| 3.4.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 3.4.3 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.1.2 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.1.3 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.2.1.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.2.3.12 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 5.2.3.12: |
The licensee shall post the diaper changing procedure at each diaper changing area. |
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| 5.3.2 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.4.1.4 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.4.1.8 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.6.2 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.10.1.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.10.2.3.2 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 5.10.3.1.2 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.1.2: |
The outdoor play area shall include a provision for shade. |
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| 5.10.4.5.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 6.2.1.2 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 6.2.1.3 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 6.2.4.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 6.2.4.3 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 6.2.5.4 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.4: |
Staff shall be available and responsive to children, encouraging them to share experiences, ideas, and feelings. |
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| 6.2.5.6 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.6: |
Staff shall listen to children with attention and respect. |
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| 6.2.6.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 6.2.7.3 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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| 7.1.4 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 7.1.4: |
The licensee shall read and have ready access to the current applicable licensing regulations. Also, the licensee shall ensure staff has read and has ready access to and have had an opportunity to seek clarity as needed about the current applicable licensing regulations. |
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| 7.3.2.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 7.3.2.1: |
Teacher A teacher is at least twenty (20) years of age and meets one of the following qualifications: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Four (4) A or B Certificate; or * At least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education with a birth to eight (8) years of age focus, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with at least successful completion of thirty (30) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * Hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education. |
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| 7.4.5 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 7.4.5: |
Staff who hold a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education shall use their current teaching license as documented verification of completing professional development requirements in the rule 7.4.3 of these regulations. This current teaching license shall be verified and documented in the individual's BFIS Quality and Credential Account. |
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| 7.5.2 |
03/13/2019 |
| Regulation 7.5.2: |
The program director shall ensure that job descriptions for all staff include the job title, job duties, the staff member responsible for supervision, and the identity of the staff member responsible for evaluating the position. |
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| 5.11.2.1 |
03/13/2019 |
| 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. |
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