Danielle Huston

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.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required corrective action for the initial violation that was cited on 3/6/2026 and recited on 5/4/2026. The Provider did not submit the completed training certificates by the required due date of 3/31/2026 to the Division. In follow-up emails on 4/2/2026, 5/1/2026, and 5/9/2026 the Provider did not provide the documentation. Corrective Action: Provider must immediately complete ten (10) hours of professional development training. Submit the completed training certificates to Northern Lights and send submission confirmation to the licensor no later than 6/26/2026. Continued non-compliance to this rule will result in further regulatory action.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026

Regulation 2.3.7.12: A prospective FCCP shall ensure that a drinking water system serving less than twenty-five (25) persons daily, served by a well or spring, is maintained as a drinking water system of potable water. * Potable water testing shall include bacterial (presence/absence of total coliform), and chemical screening (arsenic, uranium, nitrite, manganese, nitrate and fluoride). This testing shall be analyzed by a Drinking Water Laboratory certified by the State of Vermont according to 18 V.S.A. S501b. * Results shall meet Vermont standards. Water shall be remedied and retested to ensure potability if any test(s) are elevated. Bottled water for drinking shall be provided until such time as the drinking water system meets Vermont standards. * The sample shall be a representative sample from the tap most frequently used for drinking after any treatment (for example a UV light system, a softener or charcoal filter). * Information from this water test shall be included in the initial application.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required corrective action for the initial violation that was cited on 3/6/2026 and recited on 5/4/2026. The Provider did not complete water testing by the required due date of 3/31/2026 to the Division. In follow-up conversations on 4/2/2026, 5/1/2026 and 5/9/2026 the Provider confirmed water testing has not been completed. Corrective Action: Provider must immediately order water testing kits from the Vermont Department of Health and submit the results to the Vermont Department of Health and send submission confirmation to the licensor by 6/26/2026. Bottled water must be used in the program until water test results are submitted and approved by the Vermont Department of Health. Continued non-compliance to this rule will result in further regulatory action.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

Regulation 2.3.7.12: A prospective FCCP shall ensure that a drinking water system serving less than twenty-five (25) persons daily, served by a well or spring, is maintained as a drinking water system of potable water. * Potable water testing shall include bacterial (presence/absence of total coliform), and chemical screening (arsenic, uranium, nitrite, manganese, nitrate and fluoride). This testing shall be analyzed by a Drinking Water Laboratory certified by the State of Vermont according to 18 V.S.A. S501b. * Results shall meet Vermont standards. Water shall be remedied and retested to ensure potability if any test(s) are elevated. Bottled water for drinking shall be provided until such time as the drinking water system meets Vermont standards. * The sample shall be a representative sample from the tap most frequently used for drinking after any treatment (for example a UV light system, a softener or charcoal filter). * Information from this water test shall be included in the initial application.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required corrective action for the initial violation that was cited on 3/6/2026. The Provider did not complete water testing by the required due date of 3/31/2026 to the Division. In follow-up conversations on 4/2/2026 and 5/1/2026 the Provider confirmed water testing has not been completed. Corrective Action: Provider must immediately order water testing kits from the Vermont Department of Health and submit the results to the Vermont Department of Health and send submission confirmation to the licensor by 6/4/2026. Bottled water must be used in the program until water test results are submitted to the Division. Continued non-compliance to this rule will result in further regulatory action.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

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.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required corrective action for the initial violation that was cited on 3/6/2026. The Provider did not submit the completed training certificates by the required due date of 3/31/2026 to the Division. In follow-up emails on 4/2/2026 and 5/1/2026 the Provider stated she could not provide the documentation. Corrective Action: Provider must immediately complete ten (10) hours of professional development training. Submit the completed training certificates to Northern Lights and send submission confirmation to the licensor no later than 6/4/2026. Continued non-compliance to this rule will result in further regulatory action.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026

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.

“There were ten (10) hours of professional development missing from the provider's BFIS Quality Credential Account between 11/22/2024 and 11/22/2025. The provider confirmed she had not completed the ten (10) hours. Corrective Action: Complete ten (10) hours of professional development. Submit the completed certificates to Northern Lights and copy the licensor on the email by 3/31/2026.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026

Regulation 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years.

“There was no evacuation drill logged for February 2026. The provider stated a evacuation drill was not completed that month. Corrective Action: Complete two (2) evacuation drills in March 2026. Document the drills and send a copy of the documentation to the licensor by 3/31/2026.”

Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026

Regulation 2.3.7.12: A prospective FCCP shall ensure that a drinking water system serving less than twenty-five (25) persons daily, served by a well or spring, is maintained as a drinking water system of potable water. * Potable water testing shall include bacterial (presence/absence of total coliform), and chemical screening (arsenic, uranium, nitrite, manganese, nitrate and fluoride). This testing shall be analyzed by a Drinking Water Laboratory certified by the State of Vermont according to 18 V.S.A. S501b. * Results shall meet Vermont standards. Water shall be remedied and retested to ensure potability if any test(s) are elevated. Bottled water for drinking shall be provided until such time as the drinking water system meets Vermont standards. * The sample shall be a representative sample from the tap most frequently used for drinking after any treatment (for example a UV light system, a softener or charcoal filter). * Information from this water test shall be included in the initial application.

“The last recorded water testing was completed 6/1/2020. The provider confirmed she has not completed water testing since that date. Corrective Action: Complete water testing as required by this regulation by 3/31/2026. A condition will be added to the license stating bottled water must be used until water test results are submitted to the Division.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

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.

“A violation was cited for this regulation on 03/10/2025 and corrective action was due by 04/10/2025. The corrective action was not received and an email was sent to Danielle on 06/19/2025 notifying her that she had until 06/26/2025 to submit the corrective action or the violation would be cited again. Danielle did not submit the overdue corrective action and did not respond to the email. Danielle's BFIS quality and credential account reveals that she has not submitted any professional development hours since the visit on 03/10/2025. The following is the overdue corrective action.By 4/10/2025, send all training certificates from 11/22/2023 - 11/21/2024 to Northern Lights at CCV and copy Licensor [name]. If the hours do not add up to fifteen (15) total hours, then send a plan to Licensor [name] that describes how all missing hours will be made up in addition to the fifteen (15) hours of annual professional development due by 11/21/2025. This is now considered a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Complete the overdue corrective action and create a program improvement plan that identifies how you will come back into compliance and maintain compliance. It should include how you will track the hours you complete during your professional development year and how you will schedule your time to make up all of the missing hours, according to your BFIS account the last time you completed a training was on 11/07/2023. Failure to submit this overdue corrective action may result in a licensing visit and additional violations.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

Regulation 5.10.1.2.5: There shall be at least one (1) easily accessible dry chemical fire extinguisher which has at least a 2-A: 10BC classification. This fire extinguisher shall be maintained in operating condition. It shall bear an official tag, properly signed, attesting to current operating condition.

“The fire extinguisher was last inspected in June, 2022. This is a repeat violation cited on 5/20/2022 and 3/13/2024. Corrective Action: By 4/10/2025, have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged. Send a photo of the new tag to Licensor [name].”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

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.

“The provider's First Aid/CPR certification expired and was not renewed prior to the expiration date. Corrective Action: On 3/19/2025, the provider sent confirmation of having ordered and paid for a First Aid/CPR course online. By 4/10/2025, submit the First Aid/CPR certificate to Northern Lights at CCV and copy Licensor [name] on the submission.”

Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2025

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.

“The provider did not show documentation of having completed annual professional development for the time period of 11/22/2023 - 11/21/2024, nor was it in BFIS. Corrective Action: By 4/10/2025, send all training certificates from 11/22/2023 - 11/21/2024 to Northern Lights at CCV and copy Licensor [name]. If the hours do not add up to fifteen (15) total hours, then send a plan to Licensor [name] that describes how all missing hours will be made up in addition to the fifteen (15) hours of annual professional development due by 11/21/2025”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

Regulation 5.10.1.2.5: There shall be at least one (1) easily accessible dry chemical fire extinguisher which has at least a 2-A: 10BC classification. This fire extinguisher shall be maintained in operating condition. It shall bear an official tag, properly signed, attesting to current operating condition.

“The last time the extinguisher was inspected was June of 2022. This is a repeat violation and also was cited on 05/20/2022. Corrective Action: Your extinguisher has not been inspected in almost two years, immediately plan to schedule an appointment to have it inspected. Send a photo of the new inspection tag. This is a repeat violation and will require a program improvement plan. Please describe in detail the steps you will take to ensure the extinguisher is inspected every year.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2024

Regulation 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years.

“The provider did not have an evacuation log. The provider stated they thought she had noted evacuations on the attendance sheets. This licensor reviewed several months worth of attendance sheets and did not find any information related to evacuations. This is a repeat violation and was cited on 5/20/2022. Corrective Action: This is a repeat violation and requires a program improvement plan. This plan will describe will describe how you will remind yourself to document the drill information and where you will keep the log.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

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.

“A new fingerprint supported background clearance is required every five years. The provider was required to renew their fingerprint supported background check by 7/18/2023. The provider stated that they did complete the renewal of their fingerprint supported background check, however the Child Development Division has not received any results. Corrective Action: Please provide this licensor with a copy of the fingerprint receipt. If a receipt can not be located you will be required to complete a fingerprint supported background check. Please either provide a copy of the receipt or schedule a fingerprint appointment before 04/15/2024.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

Regulation 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 FCCP shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, included 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 FCCP shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, the FCCP shall ensure that the children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.

“The provider mounted a slide onto the deck which descends over the deck stairs. The height from the top of the slide and the ground is more than 30 inches. There is no way to add cushioning material because if the child fell they would likely land on one of the stairs. The sides of the slide has a slight lip but it is not high enough to stop a child from falling over the side. Corrective Action: Children may not use the slide, please make sure that access if blocked until the slide can be removed from the deck. Please send a photo of the deck with the slide removed by 06/23/2023. If the slide is relocated please ensure cushioning material is added if the height children can reach exceeds 30 inches. If you have questions related to future use of this slide please consult the U.S Consumer Prooduct Safety Commission's Playground Safety Handbook.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023

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.

“The providers First Aid and CPR certification expired in September of 2022. Provider stated that they did not renew their certification in September of 2022. Corrective Action: Plan to complete First Aid and CPR training. Once complete send this licensor a copy of the certificate.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023

Regulation 3.3.3: The FCCP shall establish a system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the FCCH. The FCCP shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children s attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided.

“On the day of the visit children's names were written down on the attendance sheet but there was no time noted. The previous 2 months of attendance sheets were reviewed and on 2/16/2023 and 2/22/2023 children's arrival time was not noted. Corrective Action: Please ensure daily attendance is maintained up to date and kept current.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023

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.

“Nap mats were stacked on top of each other with the fitted sheets used during nap time on them. Bedding from different children were folded and stored together on a shelf in a manner that did not prevent contact. Corrective Action: Please store bedding in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children. If fitted sheets are kept on the nap mats while they are stored, they must not touch. Provider stated they had used bins in the past for storage and would return to that type of storage. No further corrective action required.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023

Regulation 5.10.1.2.5: There shall be at least one (1) easily accessible dry chemical fire extinguisher which has at least a 2-A: 10BC classification. This fire extinguisher shall be maintained in operating condition. It shall bear an official tag, properly signed, attesting to current operating condition.

“The fire extinguisher available to the program bears an outdated inspection tag of June 2020. Corrective Action: Have the extinguisher inspected and develop a system to ensure it is maintained according to this regulation.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

Regulation 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years.

“The provider said that she had been practicing monthly evacuation drills but she had not ben documenting them as required. Corrective Action: Ensure all required documentation is completed and maintained. Submit confirmation that evacuation drills are being documented and the location where documentation will be maintained.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

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.

“A review of the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential Account reflected that two (2) hours of the required fifteen (15) hours of annual professional development was completed for the November 2020-November 2021 year. The provider confirmed that she had only completed two (2) hours of professional development during that time frame. Corrective Action: Develop a plan to complete the thirteen (13) hours of missing annual professional development for the November 2020-November 2021 year and complete fifteen (15) hours for the November 2021-November 2022 year. Submit a copy of this plan to this licensor by 6/20/2022.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022