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| Reg. No. |
Finding Date |
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| 5.11.4 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 5.11.4: |
Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times. |
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| 7.1.2.2 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 5.11.6.5 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 6.1.4.1.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 6.1.4.2.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.1.4.2.1: |
The amount of awake time children under twenty-four (24) months of age spend in any confining equipment, such as a crib, playpen, port-a-crib, swing, or seat shall be limited to less than thirty (30) minutes in any two (2) hour period. |
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| 6.1.5.1.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.1.5.1.1: |
Individual development and learning activities shall be developed and implemented for the care of each child under twenty-four (24) months of age. These activities shall include individual developmental goals with specific activities and experiences to be provided by staff to support the goals. The child's progress shall be shared with parents. |
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| 6.1.5.1.2 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.1.5.1.2: |
Staff shall maintain a daily written record of the feeding, sleeping, diapering, and developmental progress of all children under twelve (12) months of age to be shared with parents at the end of each day. |
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| 3.3.5 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 3.7.3 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 4.3.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 4.7 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 5.2.1.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 5.2.3.12: |
The licensee shall post the diaper changing procedure at each diaper changing area. |
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| 5.4.1.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 5.4.1.8 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 5.4.3.2 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 5.4.3.2: |
Children shall not be required to sleep. Children who do not nap shall be provided space and equipment for quiet play. |
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| 5.10.3.1.2 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 6.2.3.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.1: |
When children twenty-four (24) months of age and older are napping, at least one (1) staff member shall supervise each group of sleeping children. When children are sleeping, staff shall be positioned to allow for visual supervision of the children. |
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| 6.2.3.2 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.3.2: |
Other staff required to be present in the rule 6.2.1.3 of these regulations shall be within direct hearing distance to their assigned group of children in case of an emergency. |
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| 6.2.5.4 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 6.2.5.5 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.5: |
At least one (1) staff member shall sit with children during meals and snacks. |
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| 6.2.5.6 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.6: |
Staff shall listen to children with attention and respect. |
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| 6.2.5.7 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.5.7: |
Children shall be attended to when they cry. |
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| 6.2.6 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.2.6: |
Supervision of Children Staff shall ensure visual supervision of children, except as allowed in rules 6.2.6.1-6.2.6.4 of these regulations. |
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| 6.3.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 7.3.1.4 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 7.3.1.4: |
The program director of a CBCCPP licensed to care for sixty (60) or more children shall be qualified as a teacher, shall have at least an additional twenty-four (24) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger, and shall have completed either: * A Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step Two (2) Certificate or Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Credential, Step Three (3); or * Successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in curriculum, and an additional nine (9) college credits in program management, staff supervision, administration, or human resource management. |
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| 7.3.1.5 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 7.3.1.5: |
The program director of a CBCCPP licensed for thirteen (13) or more children shall complete within one (1) year of employment start date a three (3) college credit course in managing an early care and education program that includes budgeting and financial management, approved by the Division; or the licensee shall employ a business manager as in the rule 7.6.1 of these regulations. |
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| 7.3.2.2 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 7.3.2.2: |
Teacher Associate A teacher associate is at least twenty (20) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Three (3) Certificate; or * At least an associate degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, 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 Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program; or * At least a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of twenty-one (21) 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. |
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| 7.3.2.3 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 7.3.2.3: |
Teacher Assistant A teacher assistant is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school age care and education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger. |
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| 6.1.6.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 3.4.4.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 3.7.1.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 5.10.3.2.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 5.10.2.3.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.2.3.1: |
The CBCCPP shall have a refrigerator to keep perishable foods at 40*F or colder and a freezer to maintain frozen food at 0*F or colder. Food stored in the refrigerator shall be stored in a manner that allows the free circulation of cool air. All refrigerated foods shall be covered. |
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| 5.10.2.3.2 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 5.10.2.3.2: |
The CBCCPP shall ensure that perishable food provided by home is stored in insulated lunch boxes with at least two (2) ice packs. The CBCCPP shall ensure that perishable food provided by home is stored in a refrigerator as specified in the rule 5.10.2.3.1 of these regulations when the perishable food is not stored in an insulated lunch box, and/or not stored with at least two (2) ice packs. |
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| 6.1.5.1.3 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 6.1.5.1.3: |
Children under twenty-four (24) months of age 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; Being held and carried; Individual and parallel play; Cooperative play and small group activities; Being talked to during play, feeding, and routine care; Being read to and looking at books; Naming of objects and experiences in the environment; Space and equipment to support developing gross motor skills such as rolling over, sitting, scooting, crawling, standing, climbing, and walking; Space and materials to support developing small motor skills such as eating finger foods, stacking, balancing, scribbling, and drawing; Developmentally appropriate problem solving; Encouragement to explore, experiment and initiate activities; Open ended play and activities; and Time and space to gain mastery through play and learning by doing.
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| 6.1.5.2.1 |
04/14/2022 |
| 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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| 5.11.6.4 |
04/14/2022 |
| Regulation 5.11.6.4: |
Infants shall be held for bottle-feeding until they are able to hold an unsupported bottle. At no time shall a bottle be propped for feeding an infant. |
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