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Christine Lacey

Burlington, VT 05408 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Christine Lacey

Christine Lacey is a home daycare in Burlington, Vermont. It is registered with the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

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  1. Sep 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Regulation 3.6.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in less than three (3) minutes.

      “A violation was cited to this rule on 4/1/2026 with corrective action due on 8/1/2026. On 9/1/2026 Christine was emailed requiring corrective action be provided by 9/2/26 at noon. Christine replied at 1:46 on 9/2 stating they would provide the corrective action the next day. Christine was advised on 9/4/26 at 8:09 am the corrective action was not received and if not provided by noon the same day the violation would be recited. This rule was previously cited on 4/8/25, 7/8/21 and 1/24/18. Corrective Action: Provide documentation that reflects two (2) evacuation drills were completed in May, June, and July. Additionally, provide the plan that describes how you will remember to conduct and document all drills monthly. Failure to provide corrective action by the required due date may result in additional licensing visits and further licensing action. Status: Appeal Period.”
  2. Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Regulation 3.6.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in less than three (3) minutes.

      “A review of the evacuation drill logs show that the provider missed evacuation drills in April 2025, December 2025 and March 2026. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Complete two (2) evacuation drills each month for May, June, and July and document the drills. By the first of June, July, and August, email Licensor [name] a screen shot of the documentation for the drills the previous month. Additionally, by 4/30/2026, send Licensor [name] a plan that describes how you will remember to conduct the two (2) drills a month between May and July and then one (1) drill a month moving forward. Status: Appeal Period.”
  3. Apr 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Regulation 2.3.8.3: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children 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.

      “The provider was due for five-year fingerprints on 1/3/2025. Corrective Action: By 5/30/2025, email Licensor [name] to confirm when the fingerprint appointment has been scheduled. If it has already occurred by 5/30/2025, email Licensor [name] the fingerprint receipt. Prior to making the appointment, reach out to Child Care Business Technician [name] at tiffany.le@vermont.gov and confirm that the fingerprint packet that is already in BFIS is still valid. If it is, ensure that you bring the packet to the fingerprinting appointment. If it is not, send a new record check authorization form to the Division and print out the new packet to bring to the appointment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Regulation 3.3.4.1: The FCCP shall maintain a complete and up-to-date enrollment file on-site for each child enrolled in the FCCH. A complete file shall contain, at minimum, the following information: * A completed child's admission form signed and dated by the parent that includes the first date the child attended the FCCH and the days and hours the child is regularly scheduled to attend the FCCH; * The child's name, current home address and current home telephone number; * The child's date of birth; * Name, address and all applicable current telephone numbers for parents; * Name, address and all applicable current telephone numbers for at least two (2) other people designated by the parents as emergency contacts; * Names for all persons authorized to pick the child up from the FCCH; * Record of an annual physical and health history as required in the rule 5.1.2 of these regulations that includes the name and telephone of the child's primary health care and dental care providers (if the child has a dental care provider); * A description of any special medical, developmental, emotional or educational needs of the child including allergies, existing illnesses or injuries, previous serious illnesses or injuries and any prescribed medication including those for emergency situations; * Written authorization from the parent for the FCCP to be able to obtain emergency medical care and transportation; * Child's immunization record or Vermont Department of Health approved exemption document as required in the rules in section 5.1.3 of these regulations; * Written permission from parents for the FCCP to transport the child, if transportation is provided, as required in section 5.10.6.6.1 of these regulations; * Written permission from parents for child to participate in swimming activities, if swimming activities are a part of the program, as required in the rule 5.10.5.1 of these regulations; * If applicable, a copy of court orders on custody and visitation arrangements as required in the rule 3.5.4 of these regulations; and * If applicable, any obvious injuries discovered and documented on daily health check as required in the rule 5.3.2 of these regulations.

      “One (1) infant who was in attendance did not yet have an enrollment file. In addition, home language and permission for transportation in case of emergency was not included in children's enrollment paperwork. Corrective Action: The provider reported that the infant now has an enrollment file. By 5/30/2025, add home language and a statment giving permission for emergency transportation to the new enrollment paperwork. For existing children, ensure that there is written permission for emergency transportation in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 3.3.7.3: Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

      “The provider's diploma and First Aid/CPR certificate are not in BFIS. Corrective Action: Submit both documents to Northern Lights at CCV. Once submitted, foward the submission to Licensor [name].”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Regulation 5.4.2.3: The FCCP and staff shall ensure that infants sleep in cribs or port-a-cribs. Infants shall not be placed to sleep on soft surfaces, such as a couch or sofa, pillow, quilts, sheepskins or blankets. Infants shall not be placed in car seats, swings, high chairs, jumping chairs or similar equipment for sleep. A child that falls asleep in this type of equipment shall be gently transferred to a crib or port-a-crib as soon as feasible.

      “An infant under twelve (12) months was sleeping in a bouncy seat that was placed in a portable crib. Corrective Action: Since the visit, the provider confirmed that the infant is sleeping in the crib and not in the bouncy seat. By 5/30/2025, email Licensor [name] a statement that confirms that moving forward, infants under twelve (12) months will be laid on their backs in a crib or portable crib once they fall asleep.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Regulation 3.6.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in less than three (3) minutes.

      “Evacuation drills were missed in November 2024 and March 2025. Corrective Action: By 5/30/2025, send a plan to Licensor [name] that describes how you will ensure that evacuation drills occur every month moving forward.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

  4. May 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 3.3.7.3: Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

      “The provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account is missing required trainings that were found in the provider's paper file. Corrective Action: By 6/3/2024, send the training certificates to Northern Lights at CCV to be entered into BFIS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.3.1: A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

      “The provider does not meet qualifications as outlined in this rule. She has had since 9/1/2016 to come into compliance with qualifications. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: By 6/3/2024, email a plan to Licensor [name] that describes how qualifications will be met. In the plan, include how the qualifictions will be met, and what the timeline will be.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations.

      “An audit of the FCCP's quality and credential account and statements made by the FCCP show that the provider has completed nine (9) hours of professional development since 1/12/2019. It is required fifteen (15) hours of professional development are completed annually. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: By 6/3/2024, email Licensor [name] a plan that describes how at least forty-five (45) hours of professional development will be completed between 5/20/2024 and 6/22/2025. In the plan, include a timeline indicating which training sessions will be completed, when they will be completed, and how many hours will be awarded for each training. Contact Northern Lights at CCV Resource Advisor Adri Taylo-Behrman (adri.taylo-behrman@vermont.gov or 802-654-0730) for help finding courses if needed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment the FCCP 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.

      “Two (2) out of three (3) enrolled children do not have documentation of their well child health visit in their files. Corrective Action: By 6/3/2024, collect the missing forms from the families. Email Licensor [name] and confirm they were collected. Moving forward, ensure that the documentation of children's age appropriate well child visit is collected within forty-five (45) days of their enrollment date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

  5. May 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.3.1: A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

      “An audit of the FCCPs quality and credential account and statements made by the FCCP show that the provider has not completed the necessary coursework to meet qualifications. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: By 6/7/2023, email Licensor [name] a plan that describes how qualifications will be met before 6/7/2024. In the plan, include what coursework will be completed and the start and end dates of the coursework.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations.

      “An audit of the FCCP's quality and credential account and statements made by the FCCP show that the provider has completed nine (9) hours of professional development since 1/12/2019. It is required fifteen (15) hours of professional development are completed annually. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: By 6/7/2023, email Licensor [name] a plan that describes how at least thirty (30) hours of professional development will be completed between June 2023 and June 2024. In the plan, include a timeline for which training sessions will be completed, when they will be completed, and how many hours will be awarded for each training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

  6. Jun 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.1.2.1: The FCCP shall have successfully completed pediatric first aid and CPR prior to being licensed and must remain currently certified.

      “A review of the provider's BFIS quality and credentialing account and a statement made by the provider reflected that the provider has not maintained infant and child CPR and pediatric First Aid certification. Corrective Action: Complete an approved infant and child CPR and pediatric First Aid certification course and submit the certificate to Northern Lights at CCV. In addition, email the certificate to Licensor [name].”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2022

  7. Jul 8, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.3.1: A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

      “The FCCP does not meet qualifications as outlined in this licensing rule. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Submit a copy of your high school transcript to Northern Lights at CCV. Submit a program improvement plan to this licensor on how qualifications will be met.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Regulation 3.6.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in less than three (3) minutes.

      “The FCCP did not have documentation of completed evacuation drills and said she had not conducted evacuation drills with the exception of one, since reopening in June 2020. Corrective Action: Immediately resume monthly evacuation drills as required. Submit a plan to this licensor describing the system that will prompt a reminder for the monthly evacuation drill to occur and how the practiced evacuation drill will be documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Regulation 3.6.1.1: The FCCP shall develop and maintain a written Emergency Response Plan to respond to a full range of emergencies both natural and man-made. A complete plan shall include how the FCCP will address and manage the following situations and responsibilities: * Evacuations or other emergencies such as leaving the premises and lockdown situations; * Specific concerns related to the location of the program, such as proximity to a nuclear reactor, an area prone to flooding or power loss; * Notifying the local authorities of the emergency; * A system for notifying the parents of the emergency; * Notifying the local emergency planning committee regarding the location of the FCCH and using the committee as a resource in emergency planning for the program; * A system of identifying the children and staff present at the time of the emergency and maintaining knowledge of their whereabouts; * A system for handling infants, toddlers, and children with special needs; * An established evacuation meeting location within walking distance of the FCCH; * A system to account for all children and staff at evacuation meeting place; * An process for relocation if necessary including safe transportation; * A system for sheltering in place if the FCCP and children present need to remain in the FCCH for an extended period; and * Staff chain of command and individual staff roles and responsibilities, (if applicable) during emergencies.

      “The FCCP has a template of an Emergency Response Plan posted with some phone numbers listed, however the rest of the template was blank. Corrective Action: Complete the Emergency Response Plan and submit to this licensor for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. 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; * Supervision of children; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Administration of medication requirements; * Emergency and evacuation requirements; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families; * 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, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

      “The FCCP said that they have started the online orientation but have not completed the entire training. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Complete the orientation training and submit documentation to Northern Lights at CCV so it may be entered into your BFIS Quality and Credential Account.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations.

      “No documentation of annual professional development was available for the 6/2020-6/2021 year. The FCCP said they had not completed a total of fifteen (15) hours for the past year as required. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Complete fifteen (15) hours of professional development for the 6/2020-6/2021 year and an additional fifteen (15) hours for the 6/2021-6/2022 year. Submit documentation of completed training hours to Northern Lights at CCV so that it may be entered into your BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Submit confirmation email of plan to complete all hours of required professional development to this licensor.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

  8. Oct 23, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Regulation 2.3.8.3: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children 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.

      “Christine stated during an unannounced site visit that she had not completed the fingerprinting process. A Finger Authorization Certificate was sent to the provider on 5/31/2018. Not completing the fingerprinting process was cited as a violation on 06/06/2019. Corrective action for that violation was due and was not submitted to this licensor. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Submit to fingerprinting by 11/22/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2020

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. 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; * Supervision of children; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Administration of medication requirements; * Emergency and evacuation requirements; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families; * 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, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

      “Christine stated during unannounced site visit that she had not completed the required orientation training that was cited as a violation on the site visit from 06/06/2019. Corrective action for that violation was due and was not submitted to this licensor. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Complete the orientation training by 11/22/2019”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2021

  9. Jun 6, 2019Inspection9 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Regulation 2.3.7.6: Insurance Coverage: The FCCP shall carry liability insurance of a reasonable amount for its own protection and for the protection of children attending the FCCH. Evidence of insurance coverage shall be provided to the Division. Transportation insurance, if applicable, shall cover property damage, bodily injury and liability.

      “The provider stated that she does not have liability insurance for child care. Corrective Action: Obtain liability insurance as required by 7/12/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2019

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 3.6.3: Emergency preparedness Training: Within 365 days of opening a FCCH, the FCCP shall attend emergency preparedness training which shall include content specifically related to sheltering in place in the event of an emergency in which the FCCP and children present need to remain in the FCCH for an extended period.

      “The provider has not completed an emergency preparedness training. Corrective Action: Submit a program improvement plan that identifies a specific emergency preparedness training and when it will be completed by.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2019

    • Safe sleep

      Regulation 5.4.1.4: Cots, mats, and mattresses shall be nonporous or have nonporous coverings. Each child shall be provided clean, individual bed linens either by the FCCP providing them or requiring parents to provide them. No child shall nap directly on nonporous coverings.

      “Children rested on cloth sleeping mats that are porous. Corrective Action: Obtain nonporous mats, cots or mattresses for children to use at naptime.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2019

    • Food and nutrition

      Regulation 5.11.1.3: The FCCP shall ensure that menus are planned in advance, dated, and posted so that they are clearly visible to parents. Any changes to the posted menu shall be noted. Menus of meals and snacks for the preceding six (6) weeks shall be kept on file.

      “Menus are not posted or kept on file. Corrective Action: Post menus in an area visible to parents and keep on file for at least 6 weeks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2019

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations.

      “Review of professional development records on site and in the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential Account, reflect that only 2 out of the 15 hours of annual professional development was completed for the July 2017- July 2018 year. Corrective Action: Submit a program improvement plan on how annual professional development hours will be met and documented as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2020

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. 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; * Supervision of children; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Administration of medication requirements; * Emergency and evacuation requirements; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families; * 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, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

      “Provider stated that she has not completed the required orientation training. Corrective Action: Complete the orientation training by 7/12/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.3.1: A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

      “The provider does not meet qualifications as outlined in this rule. She has had since 9/1/2016 to come into compliance with qualifications and a variance has not been requested. Corrective Action: Submit a program improvement plan identifying how qualifications will be met as required by this rule.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 3.3.7.3: Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

      “The provider's BFIS Quality and Credentialing Account does not reflect any qualifying documentation, credentials or annual professional development. Corrective Action: Submit to Northern Lights at CCV all annual professional development, verification of qualifications and current first aid and cpr certificates. Email confirmation to this licensor when required documents have been sent and a program improvement plan on how your BFIS Quality and Credential Account will be up-to-date and maintained”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2019

    • Background checks

      Regulation 2.3.8.3: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children 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.

      “The fingerprinting process has not been completed by the provider. A Finger Authorization Certificate was sent to the provider on 5/31/2018. Corrective Action: Submit to fingerprinting by 7/12/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2020

  10. Jan 24, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Regulation 3.6.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in less than three (3) minutes.

      “The provider states evacuation drills have not been conducted since September of 2017. Corrective Action: For February and March of 2018, conduct two evacuation drills each month and record practiced drill dates as required by regulation 3.3.6.1 Beginning in April 2018, conduct at least one evacuation drill and continue doing so on a monthly basis to ensure future compliance. By 4/1/2018, submit an email to this licensor completed evacuation dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2018

Copied from Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Feb 2008. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Christine Lacey

Is Christine Lacey licensed?

Yes. Christine Lacey is registered with the state and operating. This is how Vermont authorizes this type of child care.

When was Christine Lacey last inspected?

Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Christine Lacey had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Christine Lacey care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Christine Lacey's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 503-5098 to confirm.

How much does Christine Lacey cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 503-5098 to ask.

What is Christine Lacey's phone number?

(802) 503-5098.

Where is Christine Lacey?

Burlington, VT 05408. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division (license and visits).