Kelly LaFleur

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.

“The outdoor play area has several piles of dog feces. The provider stated that the dogs do relieve themselves in the fenced in area. Since they were not playing there, she didn't think it was necessary to clean it every day Corrective Action: By 4/24/2026, remove all dogs' feces and submit pictures of the fenced in outdoor play area to your licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 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.

“Review of the provider BFIS Quality and Credential account and post site visit follow up, found that 13 hours of professional development were not completed for the period of 6/2023-6/2024. The provider is continuing to look for 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 9/25/24, 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: Nov 1, 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 was unable to provide documentation of monthly evacuation drills for May to September of 2023. The provider said that they had conducted one evacuation drill over the past months and had no documentation of practiced evacuation drills. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to conduct and record 2 evacuation drills for the months of October and November of 2023. As of December of 2023, conduct and record at least one drill per month. By 10/19/23, submit to your licensor the system you will utilize to conduct and record evacuation drills.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 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 certifications expired on 07/16/23 and at the time of the visit on 10/04/23 had not been renewed. Corrective Action: It is required to renew the CPR and First Aid certification. By 10/12/23 forward your CPR and First Aid certification to Northern Lights and cc your licensor on the same email and develop a system to monitor this certification and the expiration date, so it can be renewed in a timely manner going forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023