Jennifer Baldwin

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.

“It was identified the provider and one household members RCA and FAC expired 06/07/2026. Licensor advised provider verbally and emailed provider link to RCA on 07/02/2026 after licensing site visit for provider to submit RCA for self and household member immediately. As of 07/13/2026 RCA has not been submitted for either party. Corrective Action: Immediately submit RCA for self and household member. Follow instructions designating Fingerprint Authorization Certificate FAC once RCA has been processed and updated in BFIS. Email licensor [name] once RCA has been submitted for self and household member. Licensor [name] emailed provider link to RCA 07/02/2026.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 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.

“It was identified monthly emergency evacuations were not conducted in May and June 2026. Corrective Action: Conduct and document two emergency evacuations each in July 2026 and in August 2026. Email licensor [name] a statement of how you will remember to conduct required evacuation drills each month by 07/17/2026.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 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 action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 06/30/2025. The provider did not complete 13 hours of professional development for the period of 4/29/24-4/29/25 and submit a plan how they will complete the 15 hours of professional development for the annual period of 4/2025-4/2026. Corrective Action: The corrective action originally required to be completed by 07/16/20/25 still needs to be completed. By 2/2/2026, complete the missing 13 hours of professional development from the 4/2024-4/2025 annual period and submit a plan indicating how you will complete the 15 hours of professional development for the annual period of 4/2025-4/2026. This plan should include the trainings you will be finishing with specific time line. Submit electronically the training certificates, covering the 13 hours from 4/24-4/25, to Northern Lights at CCV and forward a copy of the training certificates to your licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026

Regulation 5.10.3.1.6: The outdoor play area shall be free of dumpsters, uncovered trash cans, highly flammable materials, standing pools of water and other hazards. The FCCP shall inspect the outdoor play area before children begin to play to make sure there are no hazards present such as, but not limited to, animal feces, litter, adult tools, or other items that might injure a child.

“During the inspection of the outdoor play area, I observed several broken plastic pieces by the slide and by the swings. The broken pieces were in area where children were running and playing. The provider stated they were probably from a toy that was damaged when the lawn was mowed. On the picnic table under wet towels that had been left overnight were empty single use water bottles. Corrective Action: Immediately remove all debris and litter from the play area. Prior to children playing in the outdoor fenced area inspect the play area to ensure that no debris is left and trash is removed. By 7/16/25, submit a plan on how you will ensure the play area is safe moving forward as well as pictures of the outdoor play area free of debris and litter to your licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 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.

“A review of the provider BFIS Quality and Credential account, followed by conversation with the provider confirmed that they had not completed 13 hours of professional development for the period of 4/29/24-4/29/25. Corrective Action: By 7/16/25, submit to your licensor a detailed plan indicating how you will complete the missing 13 hours from the previous annual period and your current annual period. The plan should include specific time lines and resources you will utilize to identify trainings. Submit electronically the training certificates, covering the 13 hours from 4/24-4/25, to Northern Lights at CCV with a cover sheet and copying ann.sparrow@vermont.gov on the same email. Submit all documents to Northern Lights on an on-going basis moving forward”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 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.

“A review of the provider evacuation drill logs showed that June and July did not have a date and number of children indicated during the evacuation. There were no dates for August. The provider stated that the evacuation drill did occur but omitted to write it. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to conduct and record 2 evacuation drills for the month of September 2024. As of October of 2024, conduct and record at least one drill per month. By 9/24/24, submit to your licensor the system you will utilize to conduct and record evacuation drills, as well as the date you completed the two (2) evacuation drill in September.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

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.

“When asked the provider stated not having the attendance due to her child spilling their beverage over the entire attendance and the papers were put in the garbage. Corrective Action: By 9/24/24 develop and submit to your licensor a system to ensure that attendance for each child will be taken each day and is available for review moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

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 BFIS Quality and Credential account as well as discussion with the provider revealed that her CPR/First Aid training had expired on 10/22/23 and had not renewed it. Corrective Action: You must complete the CPR/First Aid training. By 9/24/24, submit the CPR/First Aid certifications to Northern Lights at CCV, copying ann.sparrow@vermont.gov on the same email.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

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 the provider BFIS Quality and Credential account and post site visit follow up, found that 12 hours of professional development were not completed for the period of 4/2023-4/2024. The provider was not able to provide additional certificates and conversation with provider confirm that the professional development hours had not been completed. Corrective Action: Develop a plan to complete the required 12 hours of professional development that were missed for the past year in addition to the 15 hours of professional development needed for this year. By 9/24/24, submit a copy of this plan to this licensor at ann.sparrow@vermont.gov. Submit all training certifications to Northern Lights using the cover sheet.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

Regulation 5.1.3: Immunizations: The FCCP shall maintain documentation in the child's file of each child's current immunization status. * Immunization records shall include the immunization administered and the date of each immunization. The immunization record should be updated after each additional immunization has been received. * If an enrolled child is in the process of complying with immunization requirements in accordance with the Vermont recommended immunization schedule, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form. * If a child has not had a required immunization due to a Vermont allowed exemption, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form.

“Required immunization records missing from three (3) children's files reviewed during this visit. Two (2) of the three (3) children whose files were reviewed were in attendance on the day of this visit. Corrective Action: By 9/24/24, Review all children's files and collect any missing immunization records Create and submit to your licensor a system for ensuring immunization records are collected as required by regulations.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

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 stated that she completed the Preparedness for Childcare Providers training, but could not locate the training certificate in her paperwork or emails. This is mandatory training that must be completed within 1 year of becoming licensed which was February of 2023. Corrective Action: Complete the Preparedness for Child Care Providers training. The training can be found at: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-36.a. Once completed, submit a copy of the certificate to both Northern Lights using the cover sheet locate at : https://northernlightsccv.org/training/make-training-count/. Make sure to add ann.sparrow@vermont.gov to the email you are forwarding to Northern Lights.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2023