Melissa Farr

Regulation 5.8.3: The FCCP shall create and file an incident report for each accident, injury or medical emergency that leaves a visible mark or first aid has been administered, even when medical treatment is not required. An incident report shall include the name of the child, date, description of the injury or medical emergency, how it occurred, adult witnesses, first aid provided and medical care required. The child's parent shall be provided a copy of the report at pick up that day. Serious injuries, animal bites and death must be reported to the Division as specified in the rules in section 3.1 of these regulations.

“A child had a red mark on their cheek that appeared to be a rug burn. The provider told the parent about the red spot but did not write an incident report as required. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, write an incident report whenever a child is injured leaving a mark or first aid is given. Give the parent a copy of the incident report upon pick up that day.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

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.

“The provider said that she allows the children to watch television for about 30 minutes in the morning, 30 minutes at lunch time and 30 minutes at pick up time for a total of about an hour and a half a day. It was discussed that children are not allowed to watch more than 30 minutes per day. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, limit the time children watch television for to no more than 30 minutes a day. Submit an email with a description of when children will be allowed to watch television and for how long for per day.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 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 FCCP's BFIS Quality and Credential Account does not contain verification of qualifications. Corrective Action: Submit to Northern Lights at CCV verification of qualifications. Email confirmation to this licensor when required documents have been sent.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2020

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 has a receipt and an official tag attached that say it was last inspected in January 2017. Fire extinguishers are required to be inspected on an annual basis and is now 6 months past due. Corrective Action: Have the fire extinguisher inspected and properly tagged by 07/27/2018 then yearly thereafter.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2018

Regulation 5.10.1.8: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The FCCP shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) is performed. This includes but is not limited to protecting children from peeling or chipping paint, and dust build up from the friction of moving doors or windows.

“The front porch of the home used by children to enter and exit the home has large areas of deteriorated paint on the railings and door casing. This is a repeat violation previously cited on 07/27/2011. Corrective Action: Work with the VT Department of Health to meet come into full compliance with the Vermont Lead Law - Essential Maintenance Practices. By 08/16/2018, submit for review a program improvement plan to CDD that outlines how you will protect the children from areas where deteriorated painted surfaces are found and how you will maintain compliance with VT Lead Laws in the future.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2018

Regulation 5.10.1.1: General Safety: The FCCP shall ensure the physical facilities of the FCCH, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the children.

“The bathroom used by children has a baseboard heater without a cover, exposing sharp pieces. The fence to the outdoor area is rotting in areas and has nails protruding out from the wood. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, ensure children do not have access to these hazards. By 08/16, submit for review a program improvement plan to CDD that will outline how children will not have access to these hazards, a timeframe to fix repair/replace the fence and heater, and a system that assesses and fixes the indoor and outdoor areas.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2018