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| Reg. No. |
Finding Date |
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| 5.11.1.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.11.1.1: |
The program director shall develop and implement a written policy concerning meals and snacks. This policy shall be provided to all parents at the time of enrollment as required in the rule 4.7 of these regulations. It shall include: * A description of all food services provided; * Usual time of snacks and meals; * Policies and procedures related to food allergies, religious dietary requirements and other special needs; and * Policies and procedures for safe eating habits. |
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| 5.11.4 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.11.4: |
Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times. |
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| 5.11.6.5 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.11.6.5: |
Bottles shall be individually labeled with the infant's name and refrigerated immediately after preparation by staff or upon arrival if prepared by a parent. |
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| 5.11.8.4 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.11.8.4: |
As long as appropriate documentation is provided, staff shall consistently accommodate special nutritional requests and restrictions from parents. Staff shall know and accommodate children's food allergies. |
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| 6.1.2.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 6.1.2.4: |
Staff shall be interacting with children during outside play. |
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| 6.1.4.1.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 6.1.4.3.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 6.1.4.3.2: |
Materials and experiences provided to children shall reflect the diversity found in society including gender, family composition, age, language, and abilities. |
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| 2.3.8.2.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 2.3.8.2.1: |
The prospective licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form for the licensee, every staff person and auxiliary staff person to the Division with the initial application and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprint Authorization Certificate by the Division. |
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| 2.3.9.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 3.3.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 3.3.3: |
The licensee, staff, auxiliary staff, and partner staff shall understand that abuse and/or neglect of children is against the law and that all child care workers are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect as specified in the rule 3.3.2 of these regulations. |
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| 3.3.4 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 3.3.4: |
The program director shall develop and implement a written policy requiring the licensee, staff, and auxiliary staff to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department as specified in the rule 3.3.2 of these regulations. |
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| 3.3.5 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 3.7.1.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 3.7.1.2: |
The licensee shall ensure that all staff are trained on the Emergency Response Plan and are aware of where to find the written plan in the CBCCPP. |
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| 3.7.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 3.7.3: |
Emergency Preparedness Training: Within 365 days of opening a CBCCPP, the licensee shall attend emergency preparedness training which shall include content specifically related to sheltering in place in the event of an emergency in which the licensee and children present need to remain in the CBCCPP for an extended period. |
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| 4.7 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 4.7: |
The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written policies and procedures. Written information provided to parents of all children enrolled in the CBCCPP shall include, at minimum: * Assurance that parents have access to the CBCCP and their child(ren) without prior notice and have access to their children's records as required in the rule 3.4.4.6 of these regulations; * A description of information needed from parents for child's enrollment file as required in the rule 3.4.4.1 of these regulations; * A typical daily schedule of activities; * Information about fees and payment policies; * Information about hours of operation and closings; * Procedures for signing children in and out; * Procedures for emergencies as required in the rules in section 3.7 of these regulations; * Information about the nutrition, meals and meal preparation at the CBCCPP; * Safe sleep policies, as applicable; * No smoking policy; * Information about results from the test for lead in the drinking water and any plan for remediation; * CBCCPP policies on field trips, other off-site activity and transportation; * CBCCPP health policies including illness exclusions, administration of medication, and immunizations; * CBCCPP policies and practice regarding positive guidance and behavior management; * Assurance that confidentiality of child and family information is maintained; * Information about the requirement to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required in the rules in section 3.3 of these regulations; * Assurance that non-discrimination and respect for each child's family and culture is maintained; * CBCCPP approach to ensure wholesome growth and positive developmental experiences for children enrolled; * CBCCPP policies related to the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities; * A description of religious activities, if any; * Information on how to access these CBCCPP regulations and other information about child development on-line; * Information concerning complaint procedures; * Information about the Child Care Consumer Line, including the telephone number (1-800-649-2642); and * CBCCPP policies and procedures related to the expulsion of children. |
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| 5.1.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 5.1.4 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 5.2.1.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 5.2.1.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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. |
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| 5.2.1.8 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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. |
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| 5.2.3.11 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 5.2.5 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.2.5: |
Standard Practices for Exposure to Bodily Fluids Staff shall use standard precautions when exposed to blood or blood-containing bodily fluids. The standard precautions include: * Use of nonporous disposable gloves to clean up the blood or blood-containing fluid unless the material used to clean it up can easily contain the fluid; * Clean and disinfect the soiled surface; * Dispose of contaminated materials and store washable items in securely sealed plastic bags; and * Wash hands thoroughly as required in the rule 5.2.1.3 of these regulations. |
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| 5.3.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.3.1: |
The licensee shall develop and implement a plan for the management of communicable disease in the CBCCPP including the following: * Naming and identifying symptoms of illnesses for which a child will be excluded or sent home from the CBCCPP; * Identifying communicable diseases for which a child will not be admitted to the CBCCPP without a statement from a health care provider; and * Written notification to parents when children may have been exposed to a reportable communicable disease. |
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| 5.3.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 5.3.3.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.3.3.1: |
Staff shall follow the exclusion policies as set forth in Signs and Symptoms of Illness Chart, (see Appendix A). |
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| 5.4.1.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 5.4.1.5 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.4.1.5: |
Children shall be supervised by staff while napping or resting. Staff shall directly observe a sleeping infant at least every fifteen (15) minutes to check the infant's face, view the color of the infant's skin, and check on the infant's breathing. |
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| 5.4.1.6 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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. |
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| 5.4.2.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.4.2.2: |
Infants shall always be placed on their backs to sleep. |
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| 5.4.2.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.4.2.3: |
Staff shall ensure that infants sleep in cribs or port-a-cribs. Infants shall not be placed to sleep on soft surfaces, such as a couch or sofa, pillow, quilts, sheepskins or blankets. Infants shall not be placed in car seats, swings, high chairs, jumping chairs or similar equipment for sleep. A child that falls asleep in this type of equipment shall be gently transferred to a crib or port-a-crib as soon as feasible. |
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| 5.4.2.4 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.4.2.4: |
Each crib and port-a-crib shall have a firm, tight-fitting mattress covered by a tight-fitting crib sheet. |
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| 5.4.2.5 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.4.2.5: |
Soft objects, toys or loose bedding shall not be used in infants' sleep areas. Soft or loose bedding includes: bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, and bibs. Infants shall not be swaddled for sleep. |
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| 5.4.2.6 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.4.2.6: |
Clothing sacks or similar clothing designed for safe sleep may be used. Bibs, necklaces, and garments with ties or hoods shall be removed from the child prior to placing the child in the crib or port-a-crib. |
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| 5.4.2.8 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.4.2.8: |
Infants shall not be placed in cribs or port-a-cribs with bottles. Pacifiers are permitted in cribs and port-a-cribs with parental permission. Pacifiers may not have cords or clips that may pose a strangulation risk. |
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| 5.4.3.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.4.3.1: |
The program director shall design the CBCCPP's schedule to ensure that every child younger than school age and present for five (5) hours or more shall have the opportunity for sleep or rest. Children over twelve (12) months of age may sleep/rest with blankets, pillows and soft toys. |
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| 5.6.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.6.1: |
The program director shall develop and consistently implement a written policy and plan regarding the administration of medication to children. |
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| 5.6.4 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.6.4: |
Written permission from parents to administer medication must include all of the following information for each prescription and non-prescription medication administered to children: * Name of the child; * Child's date of birth; * Any medication allergies; * Name of medication; * Dosage to be given; * Time when medication is to be given; * Route of administration (mouth, ear, nose, topical, inhalation); * Reason for the medication; * Start and end dates for administration of the medication; and * Any special instructions. |
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| 5.6.5 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.6.5: |
All prescription medication administered by staff shall be in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container. |
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| 5.6.7 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.6.7: |
A record of the administration of all medications shall be made including medication dosage, time of administration, name of staff administering, and any adverse effects observed. These records shall be maintained for 365 days from the start date of medication administration and may be kept in the child's file or in a medication administration log. |
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| 5.6.11 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.6.11: |
Prescription rescue medication, such as rescue inhalers, epinephrine (epi) pen, and seizure medication must be kept immediately accessible for use in cases of emergency. |
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| 5.10.1.1.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.1.2: |
Children shall be protected from choking hazards presented by cords on window coverings, electric or electronic appliances or equipment and telephones. |
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| 5.10.1.1.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.1.3: |
Furniture and equipment shall be sturdy. Furniture and equipment that present a tipping or falling hazard shall be secured. |
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| 5.10.1.2.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.2.1: |
The licensee shall ensure that the CBCCPP is in compliance with Vermont Division of Fire Safety rules at all times. This includes but is not limited to: * Complying with Vermont Division of Fire Safety inspection reports; * Having regular fire systems inspected with violations identified during the inspection noted as corrected; and * Having fire extinguishers tagged with valid inspection tags. |
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| 5.10.1.8 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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. |
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| 5.10.1.10.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.10.1: |
All containers of poisonous, toxic, or hazardous materials present in the CBCCPP shall be labeled for easy identification and used only in such a manner and under conditions that will not contaminate food or create a hazard to the children or staff. |
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| 5.10.1.10.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.10.3: |
All poisonous or toxic materials, except materials required for routine cleaning, shall be locked in a secure storage area. |
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| 5.10.1.10.4 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.10.4: |
Materials required for routine cleaning shall be stored and used in a safe manner out of the reach of children. |
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| 5.10.1.14.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.1.14.1: |
The program director shall ensure that animals present at the CBCCPP do not present a danger or health hazard to the children and staff. |
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| 5.10.3.1.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 5.10.3.1.6 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.3.1.6: |
The outdoor play area shall be free of dumpsters, uncovered trash cans, highly flammable materials, standing pools of water and other hazards. Staff shall inspect the outdoor play area before children begin to play to make sure there are no hazards present such as, but not limited to, animal feces, litter, adult tools, or other items that might injure a child. |
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| 5.10.3.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 5.10.5.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.5.1: |
Written permission from each child's parent shall be obtained prior to the child engaging in swimming or wading activities. This written permission shall be retained in each child's file. |
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| 6.2.1.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 6.2.1.4 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 6.2.1.4: |
Staff who are qualified as defined in the rules in section 7.3 of these regulations, meet professional development requirements as defined in the rules in section 7.4 of these regulations, and are physically present and working with children may be counted in staff/child ratios. |
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| 6.2.4.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 6.2.5.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.2: |
Staff shall appropriately hold, touch, smile and talk to children. |
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| 6.2.6.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 6.2.6.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 6.2.6.2: |
Staff shall know the whereabouts and activities of all school age children at all times and shall be able to physically respond immediately. |
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| 6.2.6.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 6.2.6.3: |
When children are eating, staff shall be positioned to allow for visual supervision of all children and shall be able to physically respond immediately to any child that may be choking. |
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| 6.2.6.6 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 6.2.6.6: |
The program director shall ensure that no person be left alone with children without approval from the Division based on the results of a background check that includes fingerprinting; with the exception of a parent may be left alone with his/her own child(ren). |
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| 5.4.2.7 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.4.2.7: |
No positioning devices shall be used unless required by the child's health care provider. Instructions for the use of any such device shall be kept in the child's file in writing from the child's health care provider. |
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| 6.2.7.4.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 6.2.7.4.1: |
No form of inappropriate discipline or corporal punishment shall be used with children such as but not limited to: Hitting, shaking, biting, pinching; |
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| 3.4.4.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 3.4.7.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 3.4.7.3: |
Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, and the program director shall maintain an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS. |
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| 3.7.1.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 3.7.1.1: |
The licensee shall develop and maintain a written Emergency Response Plan to respond to a full range of emergencies both natural and man-made. A complete plan shall include how the licensee will address and manage the following situations and responsibilities: Evacuations or other emergencies such as leaving the premise and lockdown situations; Specific concerns related to the location of the program, such as proximity to a nuclear reactor, an area prone to flooding or power loss; Notifying the local authorities of the emergency; A system for notifying the parents of the emergency; Notifying the local emergency planning committee regarding the location of the CBCCPP and using the committee as a resource in emergency planning for the program; A system of identifying the children and staff present at the time of the emergency and maintaining knowledge of their whereabouts; A system for handling infants, toddlers, and children with special needs; An established evacuation meeting location within walking distance of the CBCCPP; A system to account for all children and staff at the evacuation meeting place; A process for relocation if necessary, including safe transportation; A system for shelter in place if the staff and children present need to remain in the CBCCPP for an extended period; and Staff chain of command and individual staff roles and responsibilities, (if applicable) during emergencies. |
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| 3.7.2.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 3.7.2.2: |
The licensee shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in under three (3) minutes. Licensees of a CBCCPP located within a public or independent school building may count a lock-down drill performed while the CBCCPP is in operation in place of a monthly evacuation drill with the CBCCPP children and staff and at least three (3) of the monthly drills conducted within 365 days shall be evacuation drills. |
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| 5.10.3.2.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 7.1.3 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 7.1.3: |
The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and the orientation training session shall include: Basic knowledge of child growth and development; Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; Positive behavior management; Supervision of children; Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; Safe sleep practices; Administration of medication requirements; Emergency and evacuation requirements; Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Recordkeeping; Transportation and child passenger safety; Release of children; Respectful engagement of families; Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect; including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; Preventing the spread of infectious disease; Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; Inclusion of children with special needs; Guidelines for volunteers, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available. |
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| 5.6.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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. With written parental permission, a school age child may self-medicate under the direct supervision of staff who meets the training requirement within this rule. |
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| 5.10.1.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| 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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| 5.10.6.1.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.10.6.1.1: |
The licensee shall ensure that any vehicle, owned by the CBCCPP, used for transporting children be registered, inspected, and insured according to state law. |
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| 5.11.6.11 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 5.11.6.11: |
Foods for infants shall be of a texture and consistency that promotes safe consumption and reduces the risk of choking. |
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| 7.1.2.1 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 7.1.2.1: |
The licensee shall ensure that at least one (1) staff who has successfully completed and is currently certified in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR is on the premises at all times children are present. |
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| 7.1.2.2 |
03/25/2024 |
| Regulation 7.1.2.2: |
Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified. |
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