Kerri Willey

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 staff's BFIS Quality and Credential account and verbal confirmation, it was determined that two (2) substitutes were missing four (4) hours of professional development, for staff A between 8/4/2024 to 8/4/2025 and staff B, 7/19/2025 to 7/19/2026. This is a new law, starting from 2024, that all substitutes are required to take four (4) hours of professional development yearly. Corrective Action: By 7/17/2026, the two (2) substitutes complete their missing four (4) hours of professional development. These training hours will not count toward the required four (4) hours of professional development required for the next year. Submit all training certificates to Northern Lights through Direct Send and confirmation of completion to this Licensor. Status: Appeal Period.”

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 and the two (2) substitute's BFIS Quality and Credential account, and reviewed by Northern Lights, it was determined that the substitutes education documentation and their CPR and First Aid certificates and the providers CPR and First Aid certificate were not uploaded into their BFIS Quality and Credential accounts as required. Corrective Action: By 7/17/2026, submit all missing education and training certificates to Northern Lights at CCV through direct send. Submit e-mail confirmation to this Licensor. Status: Appeal Period.”

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 staff member's BFIS Quality and Credential account, review of the staff member's file and the provider's statement that their staff member's First Aid and CPR certificate had expired. Corrective Action: By 7/14/2025 submit the new CPR and First Aid certificate to Northern Lights with the required cover sheet.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 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.

“A review of the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account and the staff member's BFIS Quality and Credential account and confirmation from the provider that training certificates and education documentation had not been sent to Northern Lights to be uploaded into their BFIS Quality and Credential account. This rule was discussed during a licensing visit on 7/17/2024 and requested all documents to be sent to Northern Lights with the required cover sheet. Corrective Action: By 7/16/2025, review all BFIS Quality and Credential accounts, then submit the missing required training certificates and education documents to Northern Lights with the required cover sheet. Include this Licensor on the e-mail to Northern Lights.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025

Regulation 7.2.2: The FCCP shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division for any new individuals, sixteen (16) years of age or older, residing in the FCCH or present more than five (5) times in 365 days during the FCCH's hours of operation as required in the rule 2.3.7.2 of these regulations.

“A household member who turned sixteen (16) on 2/19/2025 had not submitted a record check authorization form to the Child Development Division. The Annual Assurance letter submitted through BFIS on 5/26/2025 noted that this household member is required to submit a record check authorization form to the Child Development Division. Corrective Action: By 7/7/2025 have the household member submit a record check authorization form to the Child Development Division.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

Regulation 2.3.10.2: The Division may attach terms and conditions to the approval of a license when unique circumstances warrant. The FCCP shall maintain compliance with all terms and conditions on the license certificate.

“The condition on the license certificate indicated that the provider needed to complete a Lead water test by 9/1/2023. The provider stated that they have not completed the lead water test as required in the condition on the license certificate. Corrective Action: By 8/12/2024 submit a program improvement plan which will include the date the lead water test bottles were ordered and the date the water samples will be sent to the Vermont Department of Health.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 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 climbing structure had a ladder and slide that was approximately over three (3) feet off the ground with no cushioning material. Children in care were using the climbing structure during this licensing visit. This rule was cited previously on 11/4/2021 and 10/20/22. Corrective Action: Immediately do not let children on the ladder or slide until the required cushioning material is in place to protect the children if they fall. By 8/12/2024 submit a program improvement plan to this Licensor with the date the cushioning material will be installed.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

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.

“The provider prepares and serves two snacks and lunch daily. The provider stated she has not created or posted a menu for families since she began serving meals. Corrective Action: Immediately create menus that include snacks and lunch and post for parents in a way that works best for your program.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

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.

“The children's files were audited, and the required immunization record was missing for three (3) children. This rule was cited previously on 11/4/2021. Corrective Action: By 11/4/2022, obtain the missing immunization record for the three (3) children and submit a program improvement plan with how immunizations will be collected upon enrollment.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

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 climbing structure with a slide and swings that were over 30 inches off the ground did not have cushioning material under or around the structure as required in the Public Playground Safety Handbook. This violation was cited previously on 11/4/2021 and the corrective action stated cushioning material would be in place by 5/1/2022. The provider stated she did put some wood chips down, but it did not last. Corrective Action: Immediately do not let children play on the structure until the required cushioning material is in place to protect children from a fall. By 11/4/2022 submit a program improvement plan which will include the date the cushioning material will be in place and submit photos to this Licensor to show compliance has been completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

Regulation 3.3.4.2: Each child's file shall be complete with all required information within the first week that the child begins to attend care. The required annual physical shall be obtained within forty-five (45) days of enrollment as required in rule 5.1.2 of these regulations.

“The Provider stated she did not an enrollment file with the required paperwork for one child who has been enrolled for approximately 12 months. This child was in care during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately request enrollment forms, immunization form and the annual well care exam forms from the parent and create a file for this child. By 11/4/2022 submit a program improvement plan which will include how you will get enrollment forms within the first week the child begins care.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

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 Provider had not completed a written Emergency Response Plan as required in this rule. The Child Development Division website was provided for support on how to write an Emergency Response Plan during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: By 11/7/2022, submit your written Emergency Response Plan to this Licensor for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 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.

“The climbing structure which includes a slide did not have cushioning material and was over 30 inches off the ground. Corrective Action: Immediately do not let children play on the climbing structure which includes the slide until the required cushioning material is in place to protect children from a fall. By 11/18/21 submit a program improvement plan to this Licensor which includes the date the cushioning material will be in place.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021

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.

“The children's files were audited, and the required immunization record was missing for one (1) child. Corrective Action: Immediately obtain the missing immunization record for this child and create a system to ensure all immunization records are in each child's file upon enrollment. Submit confirmation to this Licensor by 11/18/2021.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021

Regulation 6.1.4.4.5: Screen time shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes daily per child or group of children except for school age children using technology to complete homework assignments, and a once per month two (2) hour movie.

“During this licensing visit three (3) children were watching a show on a laptop. The provider stated children who do not nap watch a show or movie for up to an hour and a half every day during nap time. This exceeds the screen time limit of thirty (30) minutes a day. Corrective Action: Immediately limit screen time to thirty (30) minutes a day as required. By 11/10/2021, submit a confirmation of understanding to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021

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.

“The children's files were audited, and the required well care exam was missing for two (2) children who have been in care for more than 45 days. Corrective Action: By 11/18/2021, obtain documentation that these children have received a well care exam and develop a plan on how you will comply with this rule within 45 days of children's enrollment. Submit confirmation to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022

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.

“After a review of the individuals BFIS Quality and Credential account, it was determined the provider did not have an up to date BFIS Quality and Credential account and has been a provider longer than six (6) months. The provider is missing required training certificates and qualification documentation. Corrective Action: By 11/18/2021, submit all missing training certificates and transcripts to Northern Lights at CCV with the required cover sheet. Submit confirmation to this Licensor when it has been sent to Northern Lights.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021

Regulation 5.10.1.2.6: The extinguisher shall be visibly mounted to the wall near an exit door.

“The fire extinguisher was not mounted on the wall near the exit door. Corrective Action: By 11/12/2021, mount the fire extinguisher near an exit door and submit confirmation to this Licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021

Regulation 7.2.4: The FCCP shall ensure that no person shall be left alone with children without approval from the Division which shall be based on the results of the background check to include fingerprinting.

“The substitutes listed on the programs associated parties list have not completed the fingerprint process and it was stated they have worked alone with children. The fingerprint letters were issued on 6/5/2018 and 6/6/2019. Corrective Action: Immediately have the two staff make an appointment and complete the fingerprint process by 11/26/2021. Submit a confirmation to this Licensor when the fingerprint process has been completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 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 fire drill documentation was missing for February, March and June. The provider stated she did the fire drill but did not document that she completed the drill in the months listed. Corrective Action: Immediately maintain documentation of monthly fire drills as stated in this rule. By 7/21/2019, submit a program improvement which identifies how you will maintain a record of each fire drill and document what is required in the rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021