Description: The goal of the Vermont Achievement Center Early Education and Care program is to promote independence, self-esteem and growth in the areas of motor skills and language development, play skills, social competency and school readiness. Every child is a gift to their family, friends, and community. Children warrant respect dignity, safety, love and knowledge. Quality caregiving nurtures each child and their family to reach their full potential through promotion of their individuality, culture, relationships, strengths, and genuine value. Play-based education provides opportunities for chidlren to safely experiement with the world and to experience the joy of pursuing one's passions and talents. Children inherently deserve quality caregiving and education each moment of their day. Activities include: art/craft, circle time, daily outside play, dramatic play, regular daily routine, part day preschool program, sand/water, songs/music, and story time/literacy activities.
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.2.5: Self-reported violations: If an incident or situation occurs in a CBCCPP while children are present that could be considered a serious violation as defined in the rule 2.2.50 of these regulations, the licensee has a responsibility to self-report this to the Division within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident. A complete report will include a description of the incident, what the licensee has done to verify the particulars of what occurred, and how the licensee has taken corrective action to ensure the safety and well-being of children and to prevent a future serious violation. If such a report is received in a timely manner from a licensee with a history of consistent regulatory compliance, no child has been seriously injured or harmed as a result of the incident or situation, and the licensee has taken prompt and appropriate corrective action; the Division may, on a case by case basis and at the Division's discretion, elect to issue a warning, rather than a violation related to that incident or situation. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-02 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-12-28 | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-06 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-04 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.1.4.4.4: Screen time shall be supervised by staff. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-03 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-03 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.8.4.1: The program director shall consult with the child's parent(s) and professionals, as appropriate, to develop and implement a plan to address concerns, with the goal of continuing the child's enrollment. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-02-11 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-07 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.5: The licensee, staff, and auxiliary staff shall be trained in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-15 | 2021-07-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.8.3: Staff shall create and file an incident report for each accident, injury or medical emergency that leaves a visible mark, or first aid has been administered, even when medical treatment is not required. An incident report shall include the name of the child, date, description of the injury or medical emergency, how it occurred, adult witnesses, first aid provided, and medical care required. The child's parent shall be provided a copy of the report at pick up that day. Serious injuries, animal bites and death must be reported to the Division as specified in the rules in section 3.2 of these regulations. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-15 | 2021-07-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.2.1: Serious injury or death of a child: The licensee shall make a timely report to the Division of any injury or accident involving an enrolled child resulting in in-patient or out-patient medical or dental treatment or death. In the event of a death, a verbal report shall be made immediately followed by a written report within twenty-four (24) hours. In the event of an injury or accident resulting in in-patient or out-patient medical treatment, a verbal report shall be made within forty-eight (48) hours and the written report shall be made within five (5) business days. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-09-08 | 2020-10-19 | 2020-10-07 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-14 | 2019-10-04 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.2.3.2: All food shall be stored in containers that are dated. Food items used by or intended for specific children shall be plainly labeled. | ||||
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