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| Reg. No. |
Finding Date |
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| 5.11.1.3 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 6.1.5.2.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 5.11.2.2 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 5.11.2.2: |
The program director shall ensure that the meals and snacks provided meet the current USDA/Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements that are adjusted according to the age of each child. |
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| 5.11.4 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 5.11.4: |
Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times. |
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| 6.1.2.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 6.1.2.4 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 6.1.2.4: |
Staff shall be interacting with children during outside play. |
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| 6.1.4.1.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 2.3.9.7 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 2.3.9.7: |
The licensee shall provide evidence of continuous insurance as defined in the rule 2.3.8.5 of these regulations. |
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| 3.3.5 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 3.3.5: |
The licensee, staff, and auxiliary staff shall be trained in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. |
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| 3.4.3 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 3.4.6.5 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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. |
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| 4.3.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 5.1.3 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 5.1.4 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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. |
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| 5.2.3.11 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 5.2.3.11: |
Each diaper changing procedure shall include: * Preparation: assemble supplies, staff member washes hands, prepares changing surface with either a disposable covering or ensure that the surface was recently cleaned and disinfected and bring the child to the diaper changing area. * Dirty Phase: remove soiled diaper, dispose of diaper, and cleanse diaper area of the child. * Clean Phase: put on clean diaper, dress child, and wash the child's hands. * Clean up: clean and disinfect the diaper changing surface, and staff member washes their own hands. * Record diaper change. |
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| 5.2.3.12 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 5.10.3.1.2 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.1.2: |
The outdoor play area shall include a provision for shade. |
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| 5.10.3.1.3 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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. |
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| 5.10.3.3 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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. |
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| 5.10.4.5.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 6.2.1.2 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 6.2.4.3 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.6: |
Staff shall listen to children with attention and respect. |
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| 6.2.6.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 6.3.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 7.3.2.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 6.1.6.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 6.1.6.1: |
A developmentally appropriate system for observing, assessing, and documenting each child's learning and growth shall be implemented. |
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| 7.4.5 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 7.4.5: |
Staff who hold a current Vermont Agency of Education license with an endorsement as required in sections 7.3.1 and/or 7.3.2 of these regulations shall use their current license as documented verification of completing professional development requirements in the rule 7.4.4 of these regulations. This current Vermont Agency of Education license shall be verified and documented in the individual's BFIS Quality and Credential Account. |
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| 3.4.4.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 3.4.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 3.4.6.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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. When the CBCCPP counts lock-down drills as allowed in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations, the licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each lock-down drill, the number of CBCCPP children and staff who participated, and note that the drill performed was a lock-down drill. |
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| 5.10.3.2.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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. |
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| 7.4.4 |
06/04/2021 |
| Regulation 7.4.4: |
All staff shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. Substitutes filling a staff position for less than thirty (30) consecutive days within a 365 day period shall be exempt. |
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| 5.10.1.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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| 5.11.2.1 |
06/04/2021 |
| 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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