Meghan Sicard

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 one household members RCA and FAC expired 05/03/2026. Licensor advised provider verbally on site visit 07/22/26 and emailed provider link to RCA on 07/24/26. Corrective Action: Provider will have the household member submit RCA asap. Follow instructions for Fingerprint Authorization Certificate FAC once RCA has been processed and updated in BFIS. Within 15 business days of receiving FAC for fingerprinting, household member will submit to fingerprinting. Provider will send picture of FAC receipt to licensor by 08/21/2026. 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.

“A review of the BFIS credential account for the provider, as well as discussion with the provider, revealed the provider has not completed the required remaining 13 professional development hours for the annual period of 05/09/24 - 05/09/25. Previous violation for missing professional development hours for period 05/09/22 through 05/09/23, 5 of 10 hours completed and 05/09/23 through 05/09/24, 2 of 15 hours completed, cited on 07/17/24. As of 12/10/25, provider has not submitted program plan on how they will plan to complete and track required professional development.. This is the third violation for this rule, cited 07/17/24, 07/25/25 and 12/10/25. Licensor emailed reminder to provider 07/28/25, 09/26/25, 10/24/25, 11/21/25. Corrective Action: Complete 36 hours of professional development by 12/31/25. 10 hours are for the period 05/09/22 through 05/09/23, 13 hours are for period 05/09/23 through 05/09/24 and 13 hours for period 05/09/24 through 05/09/25. By 12/19/25 submit a plan to licensor [name] Guertin on how you will ensure compliance with this rule moving forward. On 07/28/25 licensor emailed provider link to Northern LIghts training calendar and contact for NL Resource Advisor for support planning and tracking progress. Status: Appeal Period.”

Regulation 2.3.9.5.4: The FCCP shall ensure that a drinking water system serving less than twenty-five (25) persons daily, served by their own well or spring, is chemically tested for arsenic, uranium, nitrite, manganese, and fluoride once every six (6) years. This testing shall be 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 shall 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. * The sample shall be a representative sample from the tap most frequently used for drinking after any treatment (for example a UV light system, a softener or charcoal filter). * Information from these water tests shall be included in the license renewal.

“Provider has not completed water testing, a condition on providrs license, due 12/30/23. This was discussed on compliance visit 07/25/25 and a reminder to provider sent via email 07/28/25, 09/26/25, 10/24/25, 11/21/25. Corrective Action: Request water testing kit, complete testing, submit water testing results by 12/31/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 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.

“Provider has not submitted current CPR and First Aid trainings for provider and substitute. Last CPR and First Aid for provider expired 04/30/23 and substitute employed since 09/02/21 does not have any CPR and First Aid training history listed. Substitute Protecting Vermont Children: Reporting Abuse and Neglect training is not listed. This was discussed on compliance visit 07/25/25 and reminder via email sent to provider 07/28/25, 09/26/25, 10/24/25, 11/21/25. Corrective Action: Submit current CPR and First Aid training certificate for provider and substitute, as well as substitutes Protecting Vermont Children: Reporting Abuse and Neglect training by 12/19/25, copy licensor [name] on email to Notrthern Lights.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

Regulation 2.3.7.2: The prospective FCCP shall provide a list of all persons residing in the home; the list shall include at a minimum name, gender, date of birth, social security number, and the relationship to the prospective FCCP of each person.

“Providers two minor children are not included on the providers BFIS associated parties list. On 07/25/25 compliance visit this was discussed and provider advised to reach out to licensor on duty for the FCC Home Census form to add all household members. Licensor emailed provider 07/28/25 with reminder. As of 12/10 25, associated parties list has not been updated to include providers minor children. Licensor emailed provider reminder 07/28/25, 09/26/25, 10/24/25, 11/21/25. Corrective Action: Contact Licensor on Duty, request FCC Home Census form, complete FCC Home Census form, adding two minor children, and submit back to LOD to update providers associated parties list.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026

Regulation 2.3.9.5.2: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCH heating system has been inspected by a qualified person and found to be properly installed and operational within the last 730 days. Evidence of a satisfactory inspection shall be supplied to the Division for each inspection.

“Provider has not completed or has not provided documentation of most recent home heating inspection, a condition on providers license, was due 12/30/23. This was discussed on compliance visit 07/25/25 and a reminder via email to provider sent 07/28/25, 09/26/25, 10/24/25, 11/21/25. Corrective Action: Submit most recent home heating inspection report or have home heating system inspected and submit report to CDD Business Technician Steve Ames, stephen.ames@vermont.gov, by 12/31/25. If an appointment cannot be made by 12/31/25, submit the date of the appointment to Steve, copy licensor [name], and submit report when inspection complete.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 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 found provider did not complete a fire evacuation drill in June 2025 and did not have an appropriate form to capture required information for monthly fire evacuation drills. Licensor emailed provider reminder 07/28/25, 09/26/25, 10/24/25, 11/21/25. Corrective Action: Develop a fire evacuation drill tracking form that captures all required information. Complete 2 fire evacuation drills in August 2025 and monthly thereafter. Advised provider to use CDD sample form for evacuation drills, provided link to provider sample forms on 7/28/25. Submit fire evacuation drill tracking form, with completed monthly fire evacuation drills and a plan on how you will track fire evacuation drills being completed, including reg 3.6.2.3, monthly to licensor [name] Guertin by 12/19/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

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.

“Providers Fire Extinguisher requires service now. This was discussed on 07/28/25 compliance visit and reminder emailed to provider 07/28/25, 09/26/25, 10/24/25, 11/21/25. Corrective Action: Have Fire Extinguisher serviced and tagged, email picture of fire extinguisher tag to licensor [name] by 12/12/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026

Regulation 2.3.7.5: Lead Poisoning Prevention: If the facility to be licensed was constructed prior to 1978 and has not been determined to be lead free by an inspector licensed by the Vermont Department of Health, the prospective FCCP shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law prior to licensure and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) have been performed. Information from the EMP shall be included in the initial application for licensure. An application may be denied on the basis of children potentially exposed to lead as a health hazard.

“Provider has not submitted completed Essential Maintenance Practice assessment to VT Department of Health as required. Dwelling was constructed in 1977 and requires yearly assessment. This was discussed on 07/28/25 compliance visit and reminder and link to IRC website sent via email 09/26/25, 10/24/25, 11/21/25. Provider is aware they can be trained and perform assessment themselves, see IRC site for trainig link. Corrective Action: Complete IRC assessment and submit to the VT Department of Health IRC website by 12/31/25. Let licensor [name] know when the assessment has been submitted.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 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.

“A review of BFIS Credential Account for the provider, as well as discussion with the provider, revealed the provider has not completed the required remaining thirteen 13 professional development hours for the annual period of 05/09/24 through 05/09/2025. Previous violation for missing professional development hours for period 05/09/2022 through 05/09/2023 5 of 10 hours completed and 05/09/2023 through 05/09/2024 2 of 15 hours completed cited on 07/17/2024. Corrective Action: Complete 36 hours of professional development by December 31, 2025. Ten 10 hours are for the period of 05/09/22 thru 05/09/23, thirteen 13 hours are for the period 05/09/23 thru 05/09/24 and thirteen 13 hours are for the period of 05/09/24 thru 05/09/25. By 08/22/25 submit a plan to Licensor [name] Guertin on how you will complete these required professional development hours and how you will ensure compliance with this rule moving forward. On 07/28/25 emailed provider link to Northern Lights professional development training opportunities and NL Resource Advisor [name] contact info for support planning and tracking progress. Status: Appeal Period.”

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 found provider did not practice a Fire Evacuation Drill in June 2025. Corrective Action: Develop a Fire Evacuation Drill tracking form that captures required information, complete 2 fire evacuation drills in August 2025 and monthly thereafter. Advised to use the Evacuation Drill Record sample form found under Forms for Child Care Providers to ensure you capture all the required information. Emailed provider link to website 07/28/25. Submit your Fire Evacuation Drill tracking form and a plan on how you will remember to complete Fire Evacuation Drills monthly, including regulation 3.6.2.3, one time per year during rest time to Licensor [name] Guertin by 08/22/2025. 08/22/2025”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 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.

“A review of BFIS Credential Account for the provider, as well as discussion with the provider, revealed the provider has not completed the required fifteen (15) professional development hours for the annual period of 05/09/23 through 05/09/2024. Corrective Action: Ensure you complete twenty-five (25) hours of professional development by December 31, 2024. Ten (10) hours are for the period of 05/09/2022-05/09/2023 and fifteen (15) hours are for the period of 05/09/23 - 05/09/2024. By 07/26/24, submit a plan on how you will complete this and how you will ensure compliance with this rule moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 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 BFIS Credential Account for the provider, as well as discussion with the provider, revealed the provider has only completed four (4) hours of the required fifteen (15) professional development hours for the annual period of 05/09/22 through 05/09/2023. Corrective Action: Ensure you complete twenty-six (26) hours of professional development for the annual period of 05/09/2023 through 05/09/2024. Eleven (11) hours are for the period of 05/09/2022-05/09/2023 and fifteen (15) hours are for the period of 05/09/23 - 05/09/2024. By 08/04/23, submit a plan on how you will complete this and how you will ensure compliance with this rule moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

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.

“After an audit of three (3) child files, it was found that two (2) children enrolled for more than forty-five (45) days were missing general health exam forms. This is a violation because the program does not collect the general health exam forms as required. Corrective Action: It is required to obtain the missing general health exam forms and review all children's enrollment files to determine if other required documents are missing. A plan for the file review and how the missing documents will be obtained shall be developed and implemented. The plan shall also include a system that describes collecting enrollment files going forward that details how all documentation is obtained as required going forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022

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 had completed two (2) hours of professional development for the year of 2021-2022. This is a violation because fifteen (15) hours of professional development is required each year. This is a repeat violation, cited on 12/17/2018. Corrective Action: It is required to complete the missing thirteen (13) hours of professional development. It is required to develop a plan, with timelines and strategies, that describes how the thirteen (13) missing hours will be completed and how the required hours for the 2022-2023 annual timeline will be completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022

Regulation 3.3.7.5: The FCCP shall maintain a current list of the staff, persons who reside in the FCCH, and non-parental volunteers, as applicable, in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change.

“The provider stated that the two substitutes listed in the BFIS Associated Party list had not worked in the program since at least September of 2020 and should be removed from the list. Corrective Action: By March 30,2021 remove the two substitutes no longer affiliated with the program and review the associated parties list for completeness and accuracy. Send confirmation to kimberlie.buxton@vermont.gov that the list is updated and accurate by the noted due date.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2021

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 stated that she had not documented evacuation drills since at least September of 2020. She could not locate her last evacuation drill documentation. This is a repeat violation and has previously been cited on 12/17/2018. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, ensure one evacuation drill is conducted and documented per month.By March 30, 2021, develop a program improvement plan that will address how you will ensure evacuation drills are conducted and documented monthly and submit to kimberlie.buxton@vermont.gov.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2021

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.

“Upon review of the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account, it was found that documentation of mandated reporting training, emergency response plan training, Vermont Orientation training and educational documentation had not been submitted as required. Corrective Action: By March 30, 2021, submit all required documentation to Northern Lights at CCV using the verification cover sheet and to kimberlie.buxton@vermont.gov. Develop a system to ensure ongoing compliance to this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2021

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 fire extinguisher inspection tag is dated October 2018 and therefore would have been due for another inspection in October of 2019 and 2020. This is a violation because the fire extinguisher is overdue for another inspection. Corrective Action: By March 30, 2021, your fire extinguisher must be inspected and properly tagged. Submit a photo of the inspection tag, both front and back to kimberlie.buxton@vermont.gov. Create a system to ensure that you are following through with compliance each year.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2021

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's CPR certification expired on January 21, 2021 and the provider stated she has not since renewed her certification. This is a repeat violation and has previously been cited on 12/17/2018. Corrective Action: By April 18, attend a training for CPR certification conducted by a Northern Lights approved training sponsor. Send confirmation of the achievement of this certification to kimberlie.buxton@vermont.gov. In this e-mail correspondence, include what will be the ongoing steps planned to ensure that CPR certification remains current. This is a repeat violation, previously cited on 12/17/2018.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2021

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 documented that Meghan had completed 7 hours of Professional Development during the last licensing year, May 28, 2017-May 28, 2018. Corrective Action: Attend 8 hours of professional development to make up for hours missed. Develop a program improvement plan that outlines goals and strategies on how a minimum of 15 hours of professional development will be achieved during the current licensing year.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2019

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.

“Meghan has not documented evacuation drills since May 2018. The last documented evacuation drill occurred on May 24, 2018. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, ensure one evacuation drill is conducted and documented per month. Address how you willl ensure evacuation drills are conducted monthly in the Program Improvement Plan.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2019

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

“The fire extinguisher was located on the floor of a closet that had a door on it. It was not mounted to the wall. Corrective Action: Mount the fire extinguisher near an exit door. Notify this licensor when it has been mounted.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2019

Regulation 7.4.1: The FCCP shall ensure that within six (6) months of starting work in the FCCH, the FCCP and/or staff have an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). This shall be documented in the individual's BFIS Quality and Credential Account or in the staff file on site. IPDPs shall be updated at least once every 365 days.

“Meghan's IPDP has not been updated since 7/20/2017 and Meghan reports she does not have any other IPDPs onsite other than that documented in BFIS. Corrective Action: Develop an Individual Professional Development Plan and ensure it is updated once every 365 days. Develop a system to ensure it is updated in a timely manner, and include information on your system in the Program Improvement Plan.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2019

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.

“Meghan's CPR certification expired in July 2018 and Meghan has not since renewed her certification. Corrective Action: As soon as possible, attain CPR recertification. Develop a system to make sure the expiration of the new certification is documented to prevent further lapse in certification and maintain compliance. Include information about your system in the program improvement plan.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2019

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.

“Meghan has not completed an Emergency Response Plan Training, as required. Corrective Action: Take an Emergency Response Plan Training, and document how and when you will do so in the program improvement plan.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2019