Grammar School Preschool, The

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.

Factual basis: A preschool child was observed standing outside of the classroom, in the hallway, in between the cubby area and the stairwell. The classroom door was closed, and classroom staff inside the classroom were engaged with other children. The Director, who came upon the child accompanied by this Licensor, let the child back into the classroom. When this incident was discussed with the classroom Teacher, they acknowledged that it is their practice to allow the children to go out to their cubbies unsupervised. Corrective action: Immediately stop the current practice of allowing children to leave the classroom unattended. Develop and implement a system that allows for children to obtain items from their cubbies in the hallway while maintaining compliance with this regulation. Email a detailed description of the system and when it was implemented to Licensing Field Specialist Stark. (due 05/29/2026; completed 05/28/2026; status: Final) Source: Vermont BFIS site visit 03/12/2026.

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.

Factual basis: Upon review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files, it was identified that an Auxiliary staff member's background clearance expired two and a half weeks prior to this visit. Corrective action: Immediately have the identified individual complete the Background Clearance process. Send the receipt and/or tracking number from the fingerprinting appointment to Licensing Field Specialist Stark. Develop and implement a system to ensure the background clearance process is completed every five (5) years for all staff. Email Licensing Field Specialist Stark a detailed description of the plan and when it was implemented. (due 06/15/2026; completed 05/28/2026; status: Final) Source: Vermont BFIS site visit 03/12/2026.

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

Factual basis: Upon review of staff BFIS quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files, it was identified that two (2) substitutes do not have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications. Staff A expired seven (7) months prior to this site visit and Staff B expired three (3) years prior to this site visit. Corrective action: Immediately have the identified individuals complete Pediatric First Aid and Infant Child CPR training and submit to Northern Lights at CCV. Send verification of the submissions to Licensing Field Specialist Stark. Develop and implement a system to ensure First Aid/CPR certifications remain current. Email Licensing Field Specialist Stark a detailed description of the plan and when it was implemented. (due 05/29/2026; completed 05/28/2026; status: Final) Source: Vermont BFIS site visit 03/12/2026.

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.

Factual basis: Two (2) rescue medications on site were expired. Child A had an epi-pen that expired 10/3/21. Child B had an inhaler that expired 11/2024. Child A also had an over the counter medication that expired a couple weeks prior to the visit. Corrective action: Immediately return the expired medication to the parents and obtain valid prescriptions. Develop and implement a system for monitoring the expirations of rescue medications and ensure valid prescriptions are available. Send an email confirming replacement of prescriptions and a detailed description of the system created to Licensing Field Specialist Stark. (due 05/29/2026; completed 05/28/2026; status: Final) Source: Vermont BFIS site visit 03/12/2026.

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

Factual basis: Upon review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts on on-site staff files it was identified that a Teacher, employed for over a year, did not complete fifteen (15) hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. Corrective action: Develop a plan to ensure completion of the missing professional development hours. These hours will be in addition to the current professional development year requirements. Email Licensing Field Specialist Stark the detailed plan. Develop a system for monitoring professional development requirements to ensure future compliance. Email Licensing Field Specialist Stark a detailed description of the system. (due 05/29/2026; completed 05/28/2026; status: Final) Source: Vermont BFIS site visit 03/12/2026.

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.

Factual basis: All Purpose cleaner, insect repellent, carpet cleaner, peroxide mix, and disinfectant wipes were stored in an open area under a classroom sink. The sink is used daily for children to wash their hands and is located next to a table where children eat and do activities. Corrective action: Immediately secure cleaners and repellent by moving them to an alternative location or blocking children's access to them. Send a picture of the secured cleaners. Create and implement a system for evaluating licensed spaces for hazards. Email the photos and system to Licensing Field Specialist Stark. (due 05/29/2026; completed 05/28/2026; status: Final) Source: Vermont BFIS site visit 03/12/2026.

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.

Factual basis: Pillows stored in a hammock all together were distributed to children during story time. Pillows were not labeled and were touching when stored. Corrective action: Immediately cease use of pillows until laundered. Develop and implement a system for ensuring pillows used by children be stored in a manner that prevents contact with pillows used by other children. Email the system developed and when it was implemented to Licensing Field Specialist Jennifer Stark. (due 05/29/2026; completed 05/28/2026; status: Final) Source: Vermont BFIS site visit 03/12/2026.

Regulation 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to th

Factual basis: The program was notified on 03/25/2024 that an auxiliry staff person was required to complete the fingerprint clearance process and as of the date of this visit that has not been completed. Corrective action: The identified person was removed from the associated parties list for the licensed program following this visit. The program is expected to develop a system to monitor BFIS notifications for fingerprint clearance notifications from the DIvision and a system to ensure timely completion of the fingerprinting process by all persons identified as needing to do so. (due 03/13/2025; completed 03/13/2025; status: Final) Source: Vermont BFIS site visit 03/13/2025.