Mikaela Flanagan-Bruley

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 provider's BFIS quality and credential account, and the provider confirming they did not complete the required fifteen (15) hours of professional development between 6/16/2025 to 6/16/2026. It was confirmed the provider is missing fifteen (15) hours of professional development. It was confirmed on site that MB and VC have completed the required four (4) hours of professional development. Corrective Action: By 10/28/2026, complete the required fifteen (15) hours of professional development and submit the training certificates to Northern Lights through Direct Send. These training hours will not count toward fifteen (15) hours of professional development that is due 6/16/2027. Submit confirmation of completion to this Licensor. Status: Appeal Period.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 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.

“A review of the provider's and substitute's BFIS Quality and Credential account, and reviewed by Northern Lights, it was determined that the two substitutes and the provider did not have an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential account. MB was missing their education documentation, current CPR and First Aid certificate and their recent transcript to confirm professional development hours. VC substitute was missing their CPR and First Aid certificate, and their four (4) hours of professional development. MF-B was missing their current First Aid and CPR certificate. Corrective Action: By 9/28/2026, have all parties 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 5.1.4: The FCCP shall submit a Vermont Child Care Immunization Report at least once every 365 days to the Vermont Department of Health, Immunization Office as required by 18 V.S.A. SS 1120 - 1129.

“The required annual immunization survey was not submitted to Vermont Department of Health by midnight on 12/31/25. Initial notification of this requirement was sent the beginning of November, with reminders provided weekly, then daily, closer to the due date. Corrective Action: You must submit the past due 2025 annual immunization survey to Vermont Department of Health by midnight on 1/14/26. Failure to submit this survey will result in further regulatory action. Additionally, submit a statement to Kristy.Haapala@vermont.gov indicating who will be responsible for submitting this survey in the future.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 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.

“The fire extinguisher had an official tag stating the last date of inspection was 6/2024. Corrective Action: By 11/3/2025, have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged with the official tag. Inspect and tag the fire extinguisher yearly.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

Regulation 5.1.1: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCH environment and practices support children's health and safety.

“The provider had a new woodstove installed and it was burning wood during this licensing visit. The new woodstove did not have a gate to protect the children from touching it. The woodstove was very hot to the touch. The provider did have gates up to keep the children in the playroom. The children were not in the playroom when they washed hands in the bathroom or during meal times. Corrective Action: Immediatly prevent children from entering the living room where the new wood stove is located. By 11/18/2024 have a gate installed around the wood stove to prevent children access.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024