Nicole Thomas-Demeritt

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.

“The provider and household member A both had expired record check authorization forms and fingerprints. The provider and household member A left on vacation the week after the visit. Upon return, the provider had prints taken on 4/28/2026. Corrective Action: Send the receipt for fingerprinting for household member A by 6/4/2026.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 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.

“The emergency response plan is missing some required components, including a plan for reunification of children with their families in the aftermath of an emergency or natural disaster and continuity of operations. This was a violation at the last compliance visit on 5/1/2025, and Specific feedback about the plan has been sent to the provider. The provider did not produce an updated plan until contacted in January 2026 by Licensor [name]. The updated plan was forwarded to Licensor [name] at the end of March 2026. The plan was still missing some information, and it looked as though it was due to a technology problem with the fillable form. Licensor [name] followed up on 4/17/2026 and asked for the plan to be printed and then sent in PDF format. The provider sent the plan on 4/27/2026, but it was blank. Corrective Action: Print out the emergency response plan and email it to Licensor [name]. Licensor [name] will review the handbook and give feedback. Incorporate the feedback into the plan and send it back to Licensor [name] within the time frame designated at the time of review.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

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 IRC (Inspection Repair and Cleaning) reporting to the Vermont Department of Health was last completed 9/12/2024. This must be completed annually. Corrective Action: Email licensor [name] to confirm that IRC practices have been performed and the report has been submitted to the Vermont Department of Health.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 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.

“The emergency response plan is not complete. Feedback was provided on 5/29/2024 with a due date of 6/14/2024, and the updated plan was not returned. Further feedback has been given due to new federal regulations since the last compliance visit. Corrective Action: By 6/6/2025, apply feedback to the emergency response plan and send it back to Licensor [name].”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 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 BFIS quality and credentialing account shows that certificates for mandated reporter, and emergency preparedness training certificates have not been submitted to Northern Lights at CCV. A review of the program's substitute's BFIS quality and credential account shows that qualification documents, Mandated Reporter, and CPR/First Aid certification have not been submitted. Corrective Action: By 6/6/2025, email all outstanding qualifications documents and training certificates to Northern Lights at CCV and copy Licensor [name] on the submission or forward documentation of submission to Licensor [name]. If there are problems submitting the documents, contact Northern Lights at CCV Resource Advisor, Adri Taylo-Behrman at adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2026

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.

“There was a condition on the provider's license to comply with Vermont Lead Poisoning Prevention Law Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) practices, that was added on 11/15/2023. The provider confirmed that the condition has not yet been met. Corrective Action: By 8/20/2024, email Licensor [name] to confirm that the IRC practices have been performed and the report has been submitted to the Vermont Department of Health.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 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.

“The provider was able to provide documentation of six (6) out of the required fifteen (15) hours of professional development between 5/8/2023 and 5/7/2024. Corrective Action: If the nine (9) additional hours of professional development was completed, email the documentation to Northern Lights at CCV and copy Licensor [name] by 6/14/2024. If the nine (9) hours of professional development was not completed, email Licensor [name] a plan by 6/14/2024 that describes how the nine (9) hours will be completed, in addition to the required fifteen (15) hours for a total of twenty-four (24) hours of annual professional development by 5/7/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 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 BFIS quality and credentialing account shows that certificates for CPR/First Aid, Orientation, and Emergency Preparedness training certificates have not been submitted to Northern Lights at CCV. A review of the program's substitute's BFIS quality and credential account shows that qualification documents, Mandated Reporter, and CPR/First Aid certification has not been submitted. Corrective Action: By 6/14/2024, email all outstanding qualifications documents and training certificates to Northern Lights at CCV and copy Licensor [name] on the submission. If there are problems submitting the documents, contact Northern Lights at CCV Resource Advisor, Adri Taylo-Behrman at adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2026

Regulation 5.10.1.14.2: The FCCP shall ensure that any animals or pets present at or brought into the FCCH are vaccinated as prescribed by law, with documentation maintained at the FCCH.

“The provider was unable to provide documentation that their two (2) dogs were vaccinated. Corrective Action: By 6/14/2024, email documentation to Licensor [name] that shows both dogs are current with vaccinations. Moving forward, create a system that ensures that the dogs' vaccination documentation is readily accessible during child care licensing visits.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

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.

“A review of children's files reflected that documentation of general health exam forms was not included. The FCCP confirmed that general health exam forms had not been collected for the enrolled children. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to collect documentation of the general health exam forms for all children in care. Ensure moving forward that a general health exam form is collected for all newly enrolled children within forty-five (45) days of enrollment.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2021