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| Reg. No. |
Finding Date |
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| 5.11.4 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 5.11.4: |
Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times. |
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| 5.10.4.5.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 6.1.6.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 6.1.6.1: |
A developmentally appropriate system for observing, assessing and documenting each child's learning and growth shall be implemented by the licensed FCCP. |
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| 6.2.2.2 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.2.2: |
The number of children served by the licensed FCCH at any one (1) time shall not exceed the maximum capacity allowed written on the license certificate. |
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| 5.4.1.6 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 6.2.3.4 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 6.2.3.5 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.5: |
The FCCP or at least one (1) staff member shall sit with children during meals and snacks. |
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| 6.2.3.6 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.6: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall listen to children with attention and respect. |
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| 6.2.4.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.4.1: |
The FCCP and/or staff may need to step away from the children to meet basic care needs throughout the day. This shall be time limited; and the FCCP and/or staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times; and shall be able to physically respond immediately. |
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| 6.2.5.3 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 6.3.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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. |
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| 7.1.2.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 7.1.2.1: |
The FCCP shall have successfully completed pediatric first aid and CPR prior to being licensed and must remain currently certified. |
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| 7.3.2 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 7.3.2: |
The licensed FCCP that operates a licensed 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: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Two (2) or Level Three (3) A Certificate; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition and twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont and twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a Certificate of Completion from the Vermont Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by Northern Lights Career Development Center (NLCDC) and twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children grade three (3) or younger. |
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| 7.3.3 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 7.3.3: |
Family Child Care Assistant The FCCP shall ensure and maintain documentation that each Family Child Care Assistant is eighteen (18) years of age and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and has successfully completed at least three (3) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is enrolled in or is a high school graduate and graduate from a State Board of Education approved Human Services Certificate Program that emphasizes child development or early childhood education. |
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| 7.5.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 7.5.1: |
The licensed FCCP shall obtain written documentation that staff have received and fully understand the licensed FCCH program philosophy and all written licensed FCCH policies and procedures as required in section 4.7 of these regulations. |
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| 7.5.2 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 7.5.2: |
The licensed FCCP shall ensure that staff have a written job description in their personnel file that outlines the job title, the job duties, and identifies the staff member responsible for supervision. The licensed FCCP shall ensure that job descriptions for staff also include the identity of the staff member responsible for evaluating the position. |
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| 7.5.4 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 7.5.4: |
The licensed FCCP shall establish and implement a system of communication among staff to ensure that any staff member working with a child(ren) is informed of significant information related to the care and education of the child(ren). |
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| 3.3.3 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 3.3.4.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 3.3.5.2 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 3.3.5.2: |
A licensed FCCP shall maintain a complete and up-to-date list of all partner staff at the licensed FCCH that includes, at a minimum, the following information: * Name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number; * Signed statement verifying understanding of legal requirement to report suspected child abuse or neglect; and * A written description of their role in the program. |
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| 3.3.6.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 3.3.6.5 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 3.3.6.5: |
Staffing Schedule: A licensed FCCP shall maintain a written record of the daily schedule for at least 365 days of all staff including the exact days and hours worked. |
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| 4.3.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 5.2.3.6 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 5.2.3.6: |
The FCCP shall ensure that used disposable diapers are placed in a leak proof bag or container that is washable and has a firmly fitting cover. |
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| 5.2.3.12 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 5.2.3.12: |
The FCCP shall have a written diaper changing procedure that is accessible to staff. |
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| 5.2.4.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 5.2.4.1: |
Children shall be accommodated in a timely manner when they need to use the toilet. |
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| 5.4.1.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.1: |
The FCCP 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 the age of twelve (12) months. 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 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 5.4.1.8 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 5.6.2 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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| 5.10.3.1.2 |
08/01/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.1.2: |
The outdoor play area shall include a provision for shade. |
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| 6.1.4.1.1 |
08/01/2017 |
| 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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