Kimberly Senesac

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.

“A violation was cited to this rule on 6/30/26 with corrective action due on 8/5/2026. On 9/22/2026 Kimberly was notified that the violation would be re-cited if corrective action was not provided by 9/23/26 at 1:30. Kimberly acknowledged the email and indicated corrective action would be provided within two (2) weeks. Corrective Action: Submit a complete Emergency Response Plan to Supervisor Humphries for review by 10/7/26. Failure to provide a complete plan by the due date may result in further licensing action. Status: Appeal Period.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2026

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 violation was cited to this rule on 6/30/2026 and corrective action was due by 8/5/2026. On 9/22/2026 an email was sent to Kimberly to obtain the CPR and First Aid certificate by 9/23/26 at 1:30. Kimberly acknowledged the email and stated corrective action would be provided within two (2) weeks. Corrective Action: Obtain valid and current CPR and First Aid certification prior to 9/28/26. Submit the completion certificate to Northern Lights at CCV and confirm with Supervisor Humphries the document was submitted. Given the repeat violation, and the immediate risk to children further licensing action may be taken if not completed by the identified due date. Status: Appeal Period.”

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 violation was cited to this rule on 6/30/26 and corrective action was due on 8/5/2026. An email was sent to Kimberly on 9/22/26 requesting corrective action by 9/23/26 at 1:30. Kimberly acknowledged the email and provided a picture of the playground stating the swings were removed. However, the picture showed the swings in place and a mat beneath them which does not extend the area required as outlined in the National Playground Safety Handbook referenced in the original violation. Corrective Action: Ensure children refrain from the swings until proper cushioning material is in place. Provide Supervisor Humphries with photo documentation that 1) swings are removed, or 2) cushioning material meeting the depth and width required are in place. Status: Appeal Period.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026

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.

“There was no cushioning material under the swing set and a child was observed to be swinging high enough that they were well over thirty (30) inches off the ground. Corrective Action: Make the swings inaccessible to children until enough cushioning is installed for the type of material and the height of the equipment as recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Public Playground Safety Handbook. The handbook can be found at: https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/325.pdf. Email Licensing Supervisor [name] a photo showing that the swings are either removed, off limits, otherwise inaccessible to children, or showing sufficient cushioning material and a statement that the children will not use the swings unless sufficient cushioning is installed.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026

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.

“A talking point was issued at last year's visit because the emergency response plan was missing some details. Follow up was supposed to occur by 8/7/2025 and was not received. Corrective Action: Feedback for the report has been sent again. Incorporate the feedback in the emergency response plan and send the updated plan to Licensing Supervisor [name]. 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.

“The provider did not complete First Aid/CPR on or before the last expiration date. Corrective Action: Complete First Aid/CPR certification. Send the certificate to Northern Lights at CCV and then email Licensing Supervisor [name] to confirm the training has been completed and sent to Northern Lights at CCV. Status: Appeal Period.”

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.

“It was found that the provider completed eight (8) of the required fifteen (15) hours of annual professional development for the period of 9/25/2023 to 9/24/2024. The provider said that she believed she was in compliance based on information received during the last compliance visit, and as a result, did not complete the remaining seven (7) hours. Corrective Action: The provider submitted certificates for seven (7) hours of professional development completed on 6/29/2025 which fulfills the seven (7) hour deficit for the period of 9/25/2023 to 9/24/2024. By 7/24/2025, please send these certificates to Northern Lights at CCV for upload to BFIS. Additionally, by 7/24/2025, email Licensor [name] to confirm that fifteen (15) hours of professional development will be completed by 9/24/2025 to meet the requirement for the current year, covering the period of 9/25/2024 to 9/24/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 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.

“The provider acknowledged that three (3) children under the age of two were present at the program at the same time, and that additional children were also present on some of those days. The rule states that a provider may only have two (2) children under the age of two (2) unless there is an assistant working with the provider or there are no other children present at the same time. This is a serious violation. Corrective Action: The provider agreed to submit a variance request to ask for permission to provide care for the three currently enrolled children under the age of two (2) years. This variance request must be completed in BFIS by 10/4/2023. In addition, the provider must send this report to all parents of enrolled children and email a list of all parents of enrolled children along with their contact phone numbers to Licensor [name] at robin.rielly@vermont.gov by 10/4/2023. The copies of this report may be emailed, mailed, or physically handed to the parents of enrolled children.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023