Nicole Columbia

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.

“At the arrival of the visit, three (3) children were using tablets and kept using them for over an hour. Children should not be exposed to screen time for more than 30 minutes a day. This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initially cited during a visit on 4/1/2026. Corrective Action: By 5:00PM on 6/1/2026, submit a program improvement plan detailing how you will ensure compliance to this rule moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

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.

“Three (3) of the six (6) children files are still missing the required well-care exam. The provider has not provided details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward. This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initially cited during a visit on 4/1/2026. Corrective Action: By 5:00PM on 6/1/2026, submit documentation of the remaining well-child exam and the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

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.

“At the arrival of the visit, three (3) children were using tablets and kept using them for over an hour. Children should not be exposed to screen time for more than 30 minutes a day. Corrective Action: By 05/04/2026 submit a program improvement plan detailing how you will ensure compliance to this rule moving forward”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

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.

“Six(6) of the seven (7) files reviewed were missing the required well-care exam. All the children were in care for more than 45 days. Corrective Action: By 05/04/2026 obtain documentation of each enrolled child's age appropriate well care exam. Maintain such documentation on site moving forward. Develop a system to ensure that general health exams will be obtained upon enrollment moving forward. In the corrective action email provide evidence that documentation has been collected as required and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

Regulation 7.3.1: A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

“The provider has completed the Fundamental classes but has yet to submit three (3) completed assignments. The provider stated she had completed the assignments and could forward them to Northern Lights today by 4:00 PM. This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 04/17/2024. The provider has not met compliance with qualification within twelve (12) months of initial licensure. This violation has been previously cited on 06/26/2025, 04/07/2025, 4/17/2024. Corrective Action: By 4:00PM on 3/23/2026, successfully complete the fundamental class by completing any incomplete requirements and submitting all missing assignments ( Observation of the Practitioner, a reflection paper, and a final project) to Northern Lights and your licensor to successfully complete the Fundamentals class.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 03/2204-3/2025/17/2025 and again on . The provider did not complete nine (9) hours of professional development hours for the period of 3/24/2024 - 3/24/2025 . Corrective Action: By 02/06/26, complete the remaining nine (9) hours of professional development for 2024-2025 and submit a plan on how you will complete the next 15 hours for the period of 3/24/2025 - 3/24/2026. This plan should include a time frame for the completion of the following 15 hours. Submit electronically the training certificates to Northern Lights at CCV with a cover sheet and to ann.sparrow@vermont. for the past nine (9) hours. Submit additional training certificates electronically to Northern Lights moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2026

Regulation 7.1.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that at least one (1) responsible adult who has successfully completed and is currently certified in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR is on the premises at all times children are present.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 04/17/2025. The assistant did not complete an approved infant and child CPR and pediatric first aid certifications. The assistant has been employed since 5/10/24. Corrective Action: The corrective action originally required to be completed by 05/19/2025 still needs to be completed. By 7/9/2025, the assistant must complete an approved infant and child CPR and pediatric first aid certifications. The assistant may not be left alone with children until such certification has been completed. Submit a copy of the certification to Northern Lights at CCV, copying ann.sparrow@vermont.gov.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

Regulation 7.3.1: A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 04/17/2025. The provider has not met compliance with qualification within twelve (12) months of initial licensure. This violation has been previously cited on 4/17/2024. Corrective Action: The corrective action originally required to be completed by 05/19/20/25 still needs to be completed. By 7/9/2025, provide a detailed plan on how you will meet requirements and provide documentation of registration to classes.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

Regulation 7.3.3: Family Child Care Assistant The FCCP shall ensure and maintain documentation that each Family Child Care Assistant is eighteen (18) years of age and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and has successfully completed at least three (3) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is enrolled in or is a high school graduate and graduate from a State Board of Education approved Human Services Certificate Program that emphasizes child development or early childhood education.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 04/17/2025. Documentation confirming Staff qualifications as a Family Child Care Assistant was not available in the indivdual's BFIS account nor on site at the program Corrective Action: The corrective action originally required to be completed by 05/19/20/25 still needs to be completed. Immediately stop non-qualified staff from working with children. By 7/9/25 submit to this licensor the steps that you will take to ensure that staff meets minimum requirement of teacher assistant.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 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.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 04/17/2025. The provider did not complete nine (9) hours of professional development hours . This violation was previously cited on 4/17/24. Corrective Action: The corrective action originally required to be completed by 05/19/2025 still needs to be completed. Submit a detailed plan indicating how you will complete the remaining nine (9) hours for 2024-2025 and the next 15 hours for the period of 3/24/2025 - 3/24/2026.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2026

Regulation 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. The orientation training session shall include: * Basic knowledge of child growth and development; * Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; * Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; * Positive behavior management; * Supervision of children; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Administration of medication requirements; * Emergency and evacuation requirements; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families; * Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; * Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; * Preventing the spread of infectious disease; * Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; * Inclusion of children with special needs; * Guidelines for volunteers, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 04/17/2025. The assistant has been working with children since 5/10/24 and has yet to complete a VT Orientation training. Corrective Action: The corrective action originally required to be completed by 05/19/20/25 still needs to be completed. By 7/9/25, have the assistant complete the Vermont Orientation training and submit the training certificate to Northern Lights with the cover sheet including this licensor in the email.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

Regulation 3.2.3: It is the responsibility of the FCCP to ensure that staff and partner staff working with children in the FCCH understand that abuse and/or neglect of children is against the law and that all child care workers are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect as specified in the rule 3.2.2 of these regulations.

“This is a repeat citation of this violation due to failure to complete the required action from when the violation was initial cited during a visit on 04/17/2025. The assistant has not completed the required Mandated Reporter Training. The assistant has been employed since 5/10/2024. Corrective Action: The corrective action originally required to be completed by 05/19/2025 still needs to be completed. Immediately have the assistant complete the required Mandated Reporter Training. By 7/9/2025, submit the certificate of completion with cover sheets electronically to Northern Lights at CCV, copying ann.sparrow@vermont.gov”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

Regulation 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. The orientation training session shall include: * Basic knowledge of child growth and development; * Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; * Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; * Positive behavior management; * Supervision of children; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Administration of medication requirements; * Emergency and evacuation requirements; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families; * Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; * Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; * Preventing the spread of infectious disease; * Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; * Inclusion of children with special needs; * Guidelines for volunteers, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“A review of staff BFIS Qualification and Credential accounts and discussion with the provider, it was determined that the provider assistant had not completed the Vermont Orientation Training. The assistant has been working with children since 5/10/24. Corrective Action: By 5/19/25, have the staff complete the Vermont Orientation training and submit the training certificate to Northern Lights with the cover sheet including this licensor in the email.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

Regulation 7.3.1: A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

“The provider has not met compliance with qualification within twelve (12) months of initial licensure. This violation has been previously cited on 4/17/2024. Corrective Action: Immediately contact Northern Lights advisor [name] to discuss a plan to meet requirements. By 5/19/25, submit a copy of this plan to your licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

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.

“Reviewing the provider BFIS Quality and Credential Account, six (6) of 15 professional development hours are documented for this provider during the review period from 3/24/24 - 3/24/25. The provider stated she believed she had completed additional training; no documentation was provided for assessment. This violation was previously cited on 4/17/24. Corrective Action: By 5/19/2025, submit a program improvement plan indicating how you will complete the remaining nine (9) hours for 2024-2025 and the next 15 hours for the period of 3/24/2025 - 3/24/2026. This plan should include a time frame for completion of the past nine (9) hours and the name of the trainings you will complete. In addition, indicate the time frame for the completion of the following 15 hours. Submit electronically the training certificates to Northern Lights at CCV with a cover sheet and copying ann.sparrow@vermont.gov on the same email for the past nine (9) hours. Submit additional training certificates electronically to Northern Lights moving forward.”

Correction due by Feb 8, 2028, per the state

Regulation 3.2.3: It is the responsibility of the FCCP to ensure that staff and partner staff working with children in the FCCH understand that abuse and/or neglect of children is against the law and that all child care workers are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect as specified in the rule 3.2.2 of these regulations.

“A review of staff BFIS credential accounts reflected that an assistant had not yet completed the required Mandated Reporter Training; Protecting Vermont's Children: Reporting Abuse and Neglect. The provider stated that the staff is counted in ratio with children and have been with the program for 11 months Corrective Action: Immediately plan to have the staff complete the required Mandated Reporter Training and submit the certificate of completion with cover sheets electronically to Northern Lights at CCV, copying ann.sparrow@vermont.gov by 5/19/25. The training may be found at https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1087433”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

Regulation 7.1.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that at least one (1) responsible adult who has successfully completed and is currently certified in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR is on the premises at all times children are present.

“A review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and discussion with the provider showed that Staff had not yet completed infant and child CPR and pediatric First Aid certifications. Staff has been employed by the program for 11 months and hold position titles which allow for being counted in ratio. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to have Staff complete an approved infant and child CPR and pediatric first aid certifications A variety of online only certification courses are still available and acceptable at this time. To find that list, you may visit the Northern Lights at CCV at https://northernlightsccv.org/. By 5/19/25, submit the certificate of completion with cover sheets electronically to Northern Lights at CCV, copying ann.sparrow@vermont.gov.”

Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

Regulation 7.3.3: Family Child Care Assistant The FCCP shall ensure and maintain documentation that each Family Child Care Assistant is eighteen (18) years of age and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and has successfully completed at least three (3) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is enrolled in or is a high school graduate and graduate from a State Board of Education approved Human Services Certificate Program that emphasizes child development or early childhood education.

“Documentation confirming Staff qualifications as a Family Child Care Assistant was not available in the indivdual's BFIS account nor on site at the program. This person has been employed in the program since May of 2024. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to have Staff submit documentation of qualifications with a cover sheet to Northern Lights at CCV and copying ann.sparrow@vermont.gov.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

Regulation 7.2.1: The FCCP shall ensure that all new staff, and any new individual with unsupervised access to children in the FCCH submits a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“A fingerprint authorization letter was issued on 12/29/23 for two (2) household members and as of 4/17/24, the individuals have not submitted to the fingerprinting process. The provider stated that the household members had not completed the fingerprinting process. This is a repeat violation previously cited on 7/14/22 and 8/25/23. Corrective Action: By 5/6/24 have the household members complete the fingerprinting process. Send an e-mail to this licensor on the date of the fingerprint processing to confirm completion and a copy of the fingerprinting receipts or removal from your associated party list if no longer in the home. Submit a program improvement plan indicating the system you will use to ensure timely and complete compliance to the background clearance process required by the Child Development Division.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024

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.

“While the provider stated that she did believe she has current certifications in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR/First Aid, no documents were provided for assessment. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to complete approved CPR and first aid certifications and submit the documentation to Northern Lights at CCV with a cover sheet, ensuring this licensor is copied on those email submissions. By 5/6/24, provide details of how you have come back into compliance and a system for tracking the due dates of these certifications and ensuring certification renewals prior to expiry moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

Regulation 7.3.1: A Registered FCCP that operates a registered FCCH shall ensure and maintain documentation that he/she is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications prior to licensure or within twelve (12) months of initial licensure: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) Certificate or higher; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Association Credential) from the National Council for Professional Recognition); or * At least a Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or * At least successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC.

“The provider has not completed the Fundamentals course to meet compliance with qualifications. This was a talking point during the last Licensing visit on 1/19/22 Corrective Action: By 5/6/24, contact Northern Lights advisor [name] and sign-up for the Fundamentals Class. Notify this licensor on the date you spoke with [name] and the date you enrolled in Fundamentals.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

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.

“Reviewing the provider BFIS Quality and Credential Account, two (2) of 15 professional development hours are documented for this provider during the review period from 3/24/23-3/24/24. The provider stated she had completed additional trainings, no documentation were provided for assessment. Corrective Action: Develop a plan to complete the required 13 hours of professional development that were missed for the past year in addition to the fifteen (15) professional development hours needed for the year 3/24/24-3/24/25. By 5/6/2024, submit a copy of this plan to this licensor at ann.sparrow@vermont.gov. Submit all training certification to Northern Lights using the cover sheet.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2024

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 over the age of 16 has not submitted their record check authorization form to the Division. The annual assurance letter submitted through the program BFIS account, dated 11/27/23, had informed the provider that a record check needed to be submitted to the Division. As of 4/17/24, a record check authorization form has not been submitted. This is a repeat violation previously cited on 3/10/23 and 5/15/23. Corrective Action: Immediately submit the Record Check Authorization form to the Division. By 5/6/24, submit a program improvement plan indicating your system on how you will ensure submission of record checks are completed in a timely matter or prior to expiration and submit confirmation to this licensor of when you have sent the form to the Division.”

Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

Regulation 7.2.1: The FCCP shall ensure that all new staff, and any new individual with unsupervised access to children in the FCCH submits a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“A fingerprint authorization letter was issued on 3/13/23 for a household member and as 8/25/23, the individuals has not completed a Vermont Child Development Division fingerprint supported background clearance. The provider stated that the individual made several appointments and first omitted an ID, the fingerprinting center cancelled, the ID was expired and a lack of follow-up to repeated request made on 3/26/23, 5/17/23, 5/19/23, 6/13/23,6/28/23, 7/10/23, 8/18/23. The provider stated that the household member will obtain a driver's license on 8/31/23 and submit to fingerprinting by September 8, 2023. This is a repeated violation previously cited on 7/14/22. Corrective Action: By August 28, 23 submit a copy of the temporary driver's license and a copy of the appointment confirmation to the fingerprinting center. By September 1st, 2023, submit a copy of the valid ID. By September 8th, 2023csubmit confirmation that the fingerprinting has been completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023

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.

“The provider did not complete the Emergency Preparedness training within 365 days of opening as requested by this rule. This is a repeat violation previously cited on 5/15/23. Corrective Action: By 8/30/23, complete the Preparedness for Child Care Providers training and forward a copy of your completion certificate to Northern Lights and your licensor. The training can be found at the following link: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-36.a .”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023

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 accessible to the program did not have an inspection date, the provider stated the fire extinguisher had been purchased prior to opening her childcare in January of 2022. The fire extinguisher is past due inspection date. Corrective Action: By 6/02/22 have your fire extinguisher inspected and properly tagged. Submit a photo of the inspection tag, both front and back . Create a system to ensure that you are following through with compliance each year and submit to this licensor for review .”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023

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.

“On 3/10/23 it was found that a household had not completed the fingerprinting component to the background clearance process. An appointment was scheduled for 4/11/23, the household members did not have the proper paperwork and a new appointment was scheduled for 4/27/23. The household presented himself at the fingerprinting site who informed him that he was not on the list. During this visit, the provider stated she did not have the new date, texted the household member who did not answer. Request to the provider for fingerprinting date were made on 5/17/23 and 5/19/23, which remained unanswered. This is a repeat violation previously cited on 3/10/23. Corrective Action: Immediately schedule an appointment to have the household member complete the fingerprinting process. Provide this date to this licensor. By 6/2/2023, send verification that this has been completed (receipt) to this licensor. Submit a program improvement plan that explains how compliance to the background clearance process will be monitored for household members, yourself, and future staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

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.

“The provider stated that she had not completed the Preparedness for Child Care Providers training. This is mandatory training that must be completed within 1 year of becoming licensed which was January of 2023. Corrective Action: By 6/2/23, complete the Preparedness for Child Care Providers training. The training can be found at: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-36.a, Once completed, submit a copy of the certificate to both Northern Lights and your licensor using the cover sheet locate at : https://northernlightsccv.org/training/make-training-count/. Make sure to add your licensor to the email you are forwarding to Northern Lights.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023

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.

“Two individuals present in the home have not submitted a record check authorization form to the Division. Corrective Action: By 3/14/2023, submit a record check authorization form to the Division for the two (2) individuals. Assure that they follow up with fingerprints as appropriate.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023