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| Reg. No. |
Finding Date |
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| 2.3.8.3 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 2.3.8.3: |
The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children 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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| 6.2.1.6 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.1.6: |
In Option one (1): Year Round Care, described in the chart below, during summer school vacation a registered FCCP may care for up to ten (10) children total without a second adult, provided that all school aged children have been in care prior to May 1st during the preceding school year or are siblings of younger children enrolled in the registered FCCH. |
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| 3.6.2.1 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 3.6.2.1: |
The FCCP shall have a written evacuation diagram with evacuation routes posted on each level of the home that is used by the children. |
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| 5.2.1.1 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 5.2.1.1: |
The FCCP shall ensure that adults and children wash their hands: * Upon arrival at the FCCH; * 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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| 5.2.1.6 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 5.2.1.6: |
Soap and paper towels or individual single use cloth towels shall be available and accessible to the children at each hand washing sink. |
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| 5.2.3.4 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 5.2.3.4: |
The FCCP shall ensure that there is a sturdy diaper changing area with a clean, washable and non-absorbent surface. The diapering changing area shall not be located in the kitchen or any area where food is stored, prepared or served. |
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| 5.4.1.1 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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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| 5.4.1.8 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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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| 5.10.1.1 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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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| 5.10.1.2.4 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.2.6: |
The extinguisher shall be visibly mounted to the wall near an exit door. |
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| 5.10.4.2 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.4.2: |
Exits: Stairways, hallways, windows, and doors from the rooms used by children shall be clear and unobstructed from stored items, non-movable barriers, toys, and other items at all times. |
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| 5.10.4.3.2 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 5.10.4.3.2: |
The FCCP shall ensure that safe and sturdy gates are used on stairways, accessible to children, at all times when children younger than thirty-six (36) months of age are present. |
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| 6.1.4.1.1 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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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| 6.2.3.1 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.1: |
Each child shall be treated with consideration and respect with equal opportunities to take part in all developmentally appropriate activities. |
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| 6.2.3.2 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.2: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall appropriately hold, touch, smile and talk to children. |
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| 6.2.3.4 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.6: |
The FCCP and/or staff shall listen to children with attention and respect. |
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| 6.2.3.10 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.10: |
The FCCP and/or staff's voices shall not dominate the overall sound of the group. |
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| 6.2.4 |
09/26/2017 |
| Regulation 6.2.4: |
Supervision of Children The FCCP and/or staff shall ensure visual supervision of children except as allowed in rules 6.2.4.1 - 6.2.4.4 of these regulations. |
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| 6.2.5.3 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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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| 7.3.1 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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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| 3.3.4.1 |
09/26/2017 |
| 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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