Shaun Parker

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 talking point at the last compliance visit on 2/26/2025, and the provider did not produce an updated plan. Specific feedback about the plan has been sent to the provider. Corrective Action: Incorporate the feedback into the current emergency response plan and send the plan to Licensor [name].”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 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 the provider's BFIS quality and credential account shows 4.75 out of fifteen (15) required hours of professional development was completed between 12/9/2024 and 12/8/2025. The provider was asked to send documentation of any additional professional development to Licensor [name] after the visit and did not send the documentation. Corrective Action: By 4/7/2026, send documentation of the additional 10.25 hours of professional development completed between 12/9/2024 and 12/8/2025 or send a plan that describes how the remainder of the annual professional development will be completed in addition to the fifteen (15) hours for a total of 25.25 hours due by 12/8/2026.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 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.

“Northern Lights at CCV reviewed all submissions prior to the visit and confirmed that there was nothing outstanding that had been submitted by the provider. The provider has current First Aid/CPR certification that has not been submitted to Northern Lights at CCV. Additionally, the provider's account may be missing annual professional development certificates for the time period between 12/9/2024 and 12/8/2025. Corrective Action: Send First Aid/CPR certification and any remaining annual professional development that has not been sent to Northern Lights at CCV. Either copy Licensor [name] on the submissions or, of sending via Direct Send, notify Licensor [name] that the submissions have been sent. Send a plan to Licensor [name] that describes how you will remember to send all training documents to Northern Lights at CCV to be uploaded to your account.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 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 tag on the fire extinguisher indicates that it was last inspected in April 2022. Corrective Action: By 3/22/2024, have the fire extinguisher inspected and email a photo of the new inspection tag to Licensor [name]”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

Regulation 3.6.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in less than three (3) minutes.

“Evacuation drills were missed in March and May in 2023 and January 2024. Corrective Action: By 3/22/2024, email a plan to Licensor [name] that describes how you will ensure that evacuation drills are completed once a month.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

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 provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account is missing documentation of current First Aid/CPR certification and current annual professional development certificates. Corrective Action: By 3/22/2024, submit your First Aid/CPR certificate and all professional development certificates to Northern Lights at CCV. Copy Licensor [name] in the submission.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

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.

“An audit of the children's files showed that fifty percent (50%) of files were missing documentation of the children's well child visit. Corrective Action: By 3/22/2024, ensure that each child has documentation of their well child visit in their files. Also by 3/22/2024, email Licensor [name] and confirm that this has been collected.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

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 was due for five (5) year fingerprinting on 7/20/2023 and has not yet been fingerprinted. Corrective Action: Immediately send a new record check authorization form to the Division at ahs.dcfcddchildcarelicensing@vermont.gov and schedule a fingerprinting appointment. By 3/29/2024, email a copy or photo of the fingerprinting receipt to Licensor [name].”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

Regulation 5.10.7.2: The FCCP shall ensure that written permission is obtained prior to all walking trips as required in rule 5.10.7.1 of these regulations.

“The children's files do not contain general permission for walking trips signed by the children's parents, and the provider takes the children out for walks. Corrective Action: Assure that parents sign general permission for walking trips. By 4/16/2023 email copies of the signed forms to Licensor [name].”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 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 for the program bears an outdated inspection tag. The last time it was inspected was in 2020. Fire extinguishers must be inspected annually. Corrective Action: Have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged or purchase a new fire extinguisher. Email Licensor [name] with confirmation that the fire extinguisher for use by the program is new or currently inspected.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022

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 valid First aid/CPR, mandated reporting training, emergency response plan training, and 15 hours of professional development for the year 2020 had not been submitted as required. Corrective Action: Submit all required documentation to Northern Lights at CCV via the verification cover sheet. Develop a system to ensure ongoing compliance to this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 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 accessible to the program bears an outdated tag with an inspection date of September 2017. Corrective Action: Have the extinguisher inspected by a person who may issue, initial, and date the inspection tag. Create a system to ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected annually as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2019

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.

“Shaun Parker has not completed the required orientation training. Corrective Action: Complete the orientation training by 5/15/2019.”

Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2019

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.

“Between 11/5/2018 and 12/21/2018, CDD sent 2 separate emails to all programs, 1 reminder letter using US Postal Service, 1 reminder letter sent through the program's BFIS account, and a final email reminder. This communication provided the link to be used and CDD contact information for questions or challenges with submitting the report. Corrective Action: By 04/09/2019, submit a program improvement plan that identifies the steps that will be taken to ensure that the 2019 annual immunization report will be filed between 11/1/2019 -12/31/2019.”

Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2019

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.

“Shaun Parker's documentation of qualifications, professional development activities and completed emergency response plan training have not been submitted to Northern Lights at CCV. Corrective Action: Submit to Northern Lights at CCV all required documentation. Email confirmation to this licensor when required documents have been sent and a program improvement plan on how your BFIS Quality and Credential Account will be up-to-date and maintained.”

Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2019

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.

“Shaun Parker does not have a written Emergency Response Plan. Corrective Action: Develop and maintain a written Emergency Response Plan.”

Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2019

Regulation 3.3.3: The FCCP shall establish a system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the FCCH. The FCCP shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children's attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided.

“There were 5 children present and only 2 signed in. Corrective Action: Immediately ensure the arrival and departure times are accurately documented.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2019