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Regulation 4.14: The Licensee shall ensure that they and all Staff receive training and demonstrate understanding of their legal responsibilities regarding preventing and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.

“A review of BFIS and staff files show that Staff A does not have documentation of the approved mandated reporter training. Corrective Action: Ensure that Staff A completes the mandated reporter training and the certificate is submitted to Northern Lights at CCV before the beginning of the new school year. Additionally, email the certificate to Licensor [name].”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026

Regulation 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.

“A review of BFIS and staff files show that Staff B does not hve documentation of current First Aid/CPR. Corrective Action: Ensure that Staff B complietes First Aid/CPR and that the certificate is submitted to Northern Lights at CCV before the beginning of the new school year.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

Regulation 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.

“Three (3) staff who have been employed for over sixty (60) days had not completed all pieces of their background clearances at the time of the visit. Staff C and D are missing fingerprints and Staff E was missing an out of state child abuse and neglect registry check. Corrective Action: The program has submitted documentation showing that Staff E is working on their last out of state child abuse and neglect registry check. For Staff C and Staff D, please ensure that they complete fingerprinting before coming back for the new school year. Send their fingerprint receipts to Licensor [name] by 8/28/2026.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2026

Regulation 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.

“Out of seven (7) staff who have been employed for six (6) months or more, four (4) have up-to-date BFIS credential accounts, or have documents waiting at Northern Lights at CCV for upload. Corrective Action: All the staff who did not have up-to-date BFIS credential accounts have been removed from the program's Associated Parties list. By 7/2/2025, email Licensor [name] what system will be used to ensure that staff's BFIS credential accounts are up-to-date within six (6) months of hire and maintained moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

Regulation 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.

“A review of BFIS shows that four (4) out of six (6) staff who have been employed for more than six (6) months do not have up-to-date BFIS quality and credential accounts as required. Corrective Action: By 11/18/2024, send all missing documents to Northern Lights at CCV with completed signed verification cover sheets. Copy Licensor [name] in the submissions.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

Regulation 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.

“Two staff who have been employed since December 2023 had not yet completed their fingerprint supported background clearances at the time of the visit. Corrective Action: The Division received an out of state child abuse and neglect registry check on 10/15/2024 from one of the identified employees. This is the final piece of the clearance process for that employee. For the second employee, send proof of fingerprinting no later than 11/18/2024. Also by 11/18/2024, email a plan that describes how the program will ensure that staff are completing all portions of their background clearances in a timely manner.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

Regulation 5.12: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff prior to working with children in the Afterschool Child Care Program; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“A review of the program's associated parties list and discussion with the director found that two (2) staff who had received the Fingerprint Authorization form more than 60 days ago, have not submitted to fingerprinting as required. Additionally, three (3) staff working nine months to longer than one year, have not completed the process which includes the Out-of-State background clearance form. Corrective Action: Ensure the two (2) indentified staff schedule fingerprinting appts. Ensure the three (3) identified staff complete and submit their Out-of-State background clearance form. By 11/10/2023 submit an email confirmation of completion and the plan to maintain compliance going forth to Licensor [name] Reilly.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

Regulation 5.12: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff prior to working with children in the Afterschool Child Care Program; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“Staff A and Staff B have not submitted to the fingerprinting process. A Fingerprint Authorization form was issued on 5/13/2019 for Staff A and on 9/13/2019 for Staff B. Corrective Action: By 4/15/2021, have Staff A and Staff B complete fingerprinting or set up an appointment to be fingerprinted. If no appointment is available, it is required to develop a plan on how the fingerprints will be completed in a timely manner. Send the fingerprint receipt or plan to complete fingerprinting to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2021