Kelley Reardon

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 substitute was missing four (4) out of four (4) hours of annual professional development between the dates of 12/1/2024 and 11/30/2025. Corrective Action: The substitute completed 2.5 hours of professional development on 12/30/2025. The substitute must complete an additional 1.5 hours of professional development in addition to the four (4) hours for a total of 5.5 hours by 11/30/2026. Send Licensor [name] a plan that shows what trainings will be completed and when.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

Regulation 5.2.1.1: The FCCP shall ensure that adults and children wash their hands: * Upon arrival at the FCCH; * Before they eat, prepare or handle food; * Before and after handling raw meat; * Before feeding children; * After toileting or diapering; * After cleaning; * After taking out the garbage; * After handling animals; and * After outdoor play.

“Hand washing was not observed to occur upon arrival to the program, before eating, and after coming in from outside. Hand washing was observed before (provider) and after (provider and child) changing a child's diaper. Corrective Action: Send Licensor [name] a statement that describes your understanding of when hand washing should occur. Moving forward, ensure that hands are washed according to this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2026

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 said that training certificates had been sent via Direct Send for herself and her substitute. Northern Lights at CCV stated that they have not seen any certificates sent via email or via Direct Send. Corrective Action: Contact Northern Lights Resource Advisor Adri Taylo-Behrman at adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu for help getting the certificates submitted. Contact Licensor [name] when certificates have been sent.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025

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 current first aid/CPR certification is not in BFIS. The substitute's qualification documents, mandated reporter, orientation, and first aid/CPR are not in BFIS. Corrective Action: By 5/30/2025, send all of the identified documents to Northern Lights at CCV. After submitting to Northern Lights at CCV, forward the email to Licensor [name] to show that all items were sent. If not sending by email, confirm with Licensor [name] that they were sent.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

Regulation 2.3.7.10: The prospective FCCP shall ensure that the drinking water system complies with the testing requirements in the Vermont Water Supply Rule and have a first draw test for lead 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 may 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. * Information from this water test shall be included in the initial application.

“A review of the Vermont Department of Health Lead in Schools website and communication with the Vermont Department of Health shows that the water tested at above the acceptable limit. The kitchen sink and dowstairs bathroom sink were replaced in 2020, but not tested for lead again. The upstairs bathroom sink was tested and found to be within acceptable limits in August 2019, but has not been tested since. Testing is due every three (3) years. Corrective Action: The provider said that bottled water is being used for drinking. By 5/30/2025, email Licensor [name] with confirmation that the water test kit has been ordered. Follow through with lead water testing. Until the test returns indicating acceptable levels of lead, use bottled water for consumption or food preparation. Information on how to contact the Vermont Department of Health lead water testing was provided to the provider via email.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 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 completed seven (7) out of fifteen (15) hours for the year of 9/30/2022 - 9/29/2023 and a violation was cited at the 4/3/2024 visit. The provider did not make up the hours as directed in corrective action. The provider completed seven (7) hours out of fifteen (15) required hours for the year 9/20/2023 - 9/29/2024. This leaves a deficit of sixteen (16) hours that must be completed in addition to the fifteen (15) hours of required annual professional development due by 9/29/2025, for a total of thirty-one (31) hours. Corrective Action: The provider has completed eighteen (18) hours of annual professional development between 9/30/2024 and the time of this visit. Thirteen more hours of annual professional development must be completed by 9/29/2025. Email Licensor [name] a list of the trainings that will be completed by 9/29/2025. On the list, identify the name of the training, date of training, and how many hours each training will be.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025

Regulation 5.10.3.2.1: All outdoor play equipment is sturdy, safe, clean and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. * To prevent entrapment, no openings in equipment shall be between 3.5 and nine (9) inches. * Chains on swings shall have protective coverings and swing seats shall be made of soft materials with no sharp edges.

“There is a climbing structure in the yard where enrolled children play that is made with wooden pallets and other reclaimed wood. The structure is rough and the children can get splinters from it. The structure is also approximately thirty-two (32) inches tall and there is no cushioning material in the use area of the structure. The provider stated that children have been using the climber. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, make the structure inaccessible to children. Either remove the structure permanently or modify it so children are not at risk of splinters. In addition, ensure that there any openings in the structure are less than three and a half (3.5) inches or greater than nine (9) inches. By 7/1/2024, email Licensor [name] a statement that describes what will be done with the structure. If the structure is to be kept, after improvements have been made, and before allowing children to use the climber, schedule a visit with Licensor [name] to assess the safety of the climber.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 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.

“A review of the provider's BFIS account and conversation with the provider showed that the provider was missing eight (8) hours of professional development between 9/30/2022 and 9/30/2023. The provider has completed three (3) hours of professional development between 9/30/2023 and 4/3/2024. This leaves a total of twenty (20) hours of professional development that must be completed by 9/30/2024. Corrective Action: By 5/3/2024, email Licensor [name] a plan that shows how the total of twenty (20) hours of professional development will be completed by 9/30/2024.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

Regulation 7.2.3: The Division, at its discretion, may use the results of a background check on file with the Division as long as it has been completed within the last five (5) years and instead of requiring a new background check.

“The provider did not submit the Record Check Authorization certificate to the Child Development Division before the due date of 6/1/2023. A review of documents in the provider's BFIS account shows that letters to remind the provider were sent on 7/24/2022 and 07/24/2023. The provider showed proof of fingerprinting on 2/6/2024 but did not submit the Record Check Authorization form to the Division until 3/26/2024. Corrective Action: The provider contacted the Colchester Police Department on 4/3/2024 to find out if the fingerprints have already been sent to VCIC for processing but has not yet heard back. If the prints have not yet been sent to VCIC, find out if the Fingerprint Authorization Certificate issued on 3/26/2024 can be brought to the police station and be sent with the fingerprints to VCIC. If this is not an option, fingerprints may have to be retaken. Email confirmation of what steps have been taken, including re-fingerprinting if applicable, to Licensor [name] by 5/3/2024. If re-fingerprinting is necessary, send the receipt to Licensor [name] by 5/3/2024.”

Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

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.

“A review of the provider's BFIS quality and credential account shows that the provider has not submitted First Aid/CPR and Emergency Management training certificates. A review of Staff A's BFIS account shows that qualifications and certificates for mandatory trainings have not been uploaded to BFIS. Corrective Action: By 5/3/2024 submit all outstanding training certificates to Northern Lights at CCV for the provider and staff. Copy Licensor [name] on the email to Northern Lights at CCV. If there are problems submitting the training certificates, contact Northern Lights at CCV Resource Advisor, Adri Taylo-Behrman at adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

Regulation 6.2.1.5: The registered FCCP shall ensure that the number of staff present meets requirements described in the chart below for ages of children, maximum group size, and staff/child ratios at any time of day.

“Nine children were present at the program. Eight of the children were under school aged and one child was school aged. This is two children over ratio. This is a serious violation. Corrective Action: During the site visit, the FCCP was required to call parents to have at least two children picked up. Immediately reduce enrollment so that ratio is maintained moving forward. By 5/5/2023 email Licensor [name] a list of which children will no longer be attending the program and include parent contact information for each of the children who will no longer attend the program. By 5/16/2023, send a copy of this report to all parents of children enrolled in the program and email Licensor [name] a list of parent names and contact information for all parents who received the report.”

Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

Regulation 5.10.1.10.3: All poisonous or toxic materials shall be inaccessible to children.

“There were three spray bottles of cleaning fluids and a pump bottle of hand sanitizer within reach of the children in the play space. Corrective Action: Immediately move all toxic materials into spaces that are inaccessible to children. Email Licensor [name] by 5/8/2023 to confirm where these items are being stored.”

Correction date in the state record: May 8, 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.

“An audit of the FCCP's BFIS quality and credential account and a conversation with the FCCP show that the FCCP does not hold current pediatric first aid and CPR certification. The FCCP stated that she had begun an online First Aid/CPR course last year and had not finished it and has plans to complete the training next month with a local provider group. Corrective Action: By 5/8/2023 send an email to Licensor [name] with the date of the First Aid/CPR training. When the training is completed, send the certificate to Northern Lights at CCV and copy Licensor [name] in the email.”

Correction date in the state record: May 30, 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 tag on the fire extinguisher shows that it was last inspected in March 2022. Corrective Action: By 5/9/2023 have the fire extinguisher inspected and retagged and email a photo of the new tag to Licensor [name].”

Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023

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.

“A dome climbing structure that allows children to reach a height of over 30 inches is placed directly on grass with no cushioning material. Corrective Action: Immediately make the structure inaccessible to children. By 5/9/2023, email Licensor [name] a plan to either remove the structure from use or install sufficient cushioning, using the guidance found in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Public Playground Safety Handbook at https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/325.pdf.”

Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

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 evacuation drills have been occurring monthly but have not been documented. Corrective Action: Ensure that monthly evacuation drills are completed and documented as required by this rule. Develop a system to ensure ongoing compliance and submit it to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022

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.

“A review of BFIS Quality and Credentialing accounts and statements made by the provider show that one (1) substitute who has worked with children has not completed an approved orientation training or mandated reporting training as required. Corrective Action: Have the identified employee complete an orientation training and mandated reporting training that has been approved by the Division. Assure that any new staff complete approved mandated reporting and orientation trainings prior to working with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022

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.

“A review of the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential Account prior to the visit, the staff file on-site, and the provider's statement confirm an emergency preparedness training has not been completed. Corrective Action: By 6/1/2021,complete an emergency preparedness training that meets the requirements of this rule and submit verification to Northern Lights at CCV.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2021