Description: Through the A.C.E. program, Colchester Parks & Recreation seeks to help children Grow personally, develop conflict resolution skills, develop personal values, become better leaders, HAVE FUN! The program's activities are designed to promote self-esteem and meet the individual developmental needs of children. The A.C.E. Program offers children a base of warmth, security and continuity provided by caring, qualified staff, fosters initiative, cooperation, self-control and self-esteem. Has a flexible schedule to allow children for choice activities.
Additional Information: Initial License Date: 08/20/2006; Sibling Discount Available; 2 Star School Age Care - Licensed Provider; Area Description: Smoke Free; Special Schedule: School Year Only;Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2026-05-20 | 2026-06-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.34: The Program Administrator and the Site Director shall annually complete at least a minimum of twelve clock hours of Professional Development Activities which may be applied toward their Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) or equivalent excluding any additionally required training for Specialized Child Care or First Aid and CPR. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-05-20 | 2026-06-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.31: Orientation training shall be conducted for every employee before they are left alone with children. This training shall be documented and shall cover material included in the Staff handbook and licensing regulations. 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 and child guidance; * Curriculum development policies and responsibilities; * Supervision of children; * Policies and procedures for reporting a missing child; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Requirements for administration and storage of medication; * Emergency Response Plan and emergency procedures, including: staffing emergencies, school closings, evacuation plans such as site evacuations in case of national or environmental emergency, lock-down procedures, responding to a sick or injured child and medical emergencies; * Use of fire extinguishers; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping, including daily attendance procedures; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Off-site activities (field trips) * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families, including daily communication with parents about their child's activities; * 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; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Staffing plans and definitions of related duties to include opening and closing procedures; * Afterschool Child Care Program licensing regulations; * Employee complaint and grievance procedures; and * Assuring children have extra clothes and diapers available. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-05-20 | 2026-06-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.40: Before the expiration date on the card, training for First Aid and CPR shall be validated by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other equivalent, state- recognized organization, and the specific certification documentation maintained in the appropriate Afterschool Child Care Program Staff file. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-05-20 | 2026-06-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.36: The Program Administrator or designee shall ensure a minimum of 4 hours of annual Professional Development Activities for new and returning Afterschool Aides related to the attainable goals defined in each Aide's Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). This training is in addition to any infant/child CPR certificate or recertification and First Aid Training. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-05-20 | 2026-06-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.35: The Program Administrator or designee shall ensure a minimum of 8 hours of annual Professional Development Activities for new and returning Afterschool Child Care Program Staff related to the attainable goals defined in each Staff's Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). This training is in addition to any infant/child CPR certificate or recertification and First Aid training. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-05-20 | 2026-06-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.11: The licensee shall ensure that any new individuals regularly present at the Afterschool Child Care Program submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division prior to working with children in the Afterschool Child Care Program. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-06-17 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-12-31 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.31: Orientation training shall be conducted for every employee before they are left alone with children. This training shall be documented and shall cover material included in the Staff handbook and licensing regulations. 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 and child guidance; * Curriculum development policies and responsibilities; * Supervision of children; * Policies and procedures for reporting a missing child; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Requirements for administration and storage of medication; * Emergency Response Plan and emergency procedures, including: staffing emergencies, school closings, evacuation plans such as site evacuations in case of national or environmental emergency, lock-down procedures, responding to a sick or injured child and medical emergencies; * Use of fire extinguishers; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping, including daily attendance procedures; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Off-site activities (field trips) * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families, including daily communication with parents about their child's activities; * 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; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Staffing plans and definitions of related duties to include opening and closing procedures; * Afterschool Child Care Program licensing regulations; * Employee complaint and grievance procedures; and * Assuring children have extra clothes and diapers available. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-06-17 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-12-31 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.40: Before the expiration date on the card, training for First Aid and CPR shall be validated by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other equivalent, state- recognized organization, and the specific certification documentation maintained in the appropriate Afterschool Child Care Program Staff file. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-09-11 | 2024-10-10 | 2025-02-03 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.11: The licensee shall ensure that any new individuals regularly present at the Afterschool Child Care Program submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division prior to working with children in the Afterschool Child Care Program. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-09-11 | 2024-10-17 | 2025-06-19 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 18.77: Within six months of the initial date of employment, Staff working with children and the Site Director and/or Program Administrator 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 Section 5 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-09-25 | 2023-10-10 | 2023-10-02 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.40: Before the expiration date on the card, training for First Aid and CPR shall be validated by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other equivalent, state- recognized organization, and the specific certification documentation maintained in the appropriate Afterschool Child Care Program Staff file. | ||||
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