State of Vermont Early Childhood Program Licensing Regulations (2-12-2001)

Definitions

I. PROGRAM DESIGN AND CURRICULUM

A. The Learning Environment

B. Program Planning

C. Interactions Among Children and Adults

D. Supervision

E. Staff/Child Ratios

F. Observation and Assessment of Children

G. Guidance and Discipline

II. Personnel

A. Qualifications

B. Staffing

III. Leadership and Administration

A. Staff Development

B. License and Licensing

C. Policies, Procedures, Records and Reports

D. Staff Organization

E. Reporting Suspicion of Child Abuse

IV. Parent Involvement

V. Health & Safety

A. General Safety Standards

B. General Health Standards

C. Conditions that May Prohibit Attendance

D. Naps and Resting

E. Emergencies and Emergency Procedures

F. Diaper Changing

G. Handwashing

H. Universal Precautions

I. Laundry

J. Medications

K. Food Services

L. Nutrition and Food Preparation

M. Nutrition and Food Preparation for Infants

N. Toothbrushing and Grooming

O. Maintenance of Facility

P. Temperature and Ventilation

Q. Toilets and Toileting

R. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

S. Facility Safety

T. Plumbing and Water

U. Swimming

V. Transportation

W. Pesticides

VI. Relationship Between Licensee and The Child Care Services Division

Appendix A Vermont Statutes (See statutes related to the child care services Division)

Appendix B Inclusion and Exclusion of III Children in Child Care Guidelines for Common Signs and Symptoms, Illnesses and Conditions related to Contagious Diseases

Appendix C Guidelines for Diapering

Appendix D Record of Pesticide Application