Emerson Falls Playcare Inc. - St Johnsbury VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

68 Cherry Street Cherry St Playcare, St Johnsbury VT 05819
(802) 748-9630

About the Provider

Description: We have been caring for children in VT State licensed programs for over 34 years. We are strongly committed to a play-based curriculum where children gain experience in all the modalities, fine motor, gross motor, visual, auditory, and tactile.... while having fun!

Additional Information: Sibling Discount Available; Initial License Date: 08/01/2005; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; 4 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Special Schedule: In-Service Days;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 3674
  • Capacity: 62
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: School Bus Route
  • Schools Served: Danville School, St. Johnsbury Elementary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: Aug 01, 2005
  • District Office: Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
  • District Office Phone: 1-800-649-2642 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Type Create Date Due Date Corrected Date Status
Violation 2022-08-26 2022-09-15 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.1.4: Cots, mats, and mattresses shall be nonporous or have nonporous coverings. Each child shall be provided clean, individual bed linens either by the licensee providing them directly or requiring parents to provide them. No child shall nap directly on nonporous coverings.
Violation 2022-08-26 2022-09-15 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.4.3: The program director shall ensure that each group of children is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as a teacher associate for at least 75% of the hours of operation.
Violation 2022-08-26 2022-09-15 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit 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.
Violation 2022-08-26 2022-09-15 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.7.5: The licensee shall maintain a current list of the licensee or designee, staff, auxiliary staff, and volunteers as in the rules in section 7.7.5 of these regulations, as applicable in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change.
Violation 2022-08-26 2022-09-15 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.2.1: All outdoor play equipment shall be sturdy, safe, clean and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. To prevent entrapment, no openings in equipment shall be between 3.5 and nine (9) inches. Chains on swings shall have protective coverings and swing seats shall be made of soft materials with no sharp edges.
Violation 2022-05-24 2022-07-01 2022-06-28 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.1.3: The program director shall ensure that the number of staff present meets requirements described in the chart below for ages of children, maximum group size, and staff/child ratios at any time of day.
Violation 2021-08-09 2021-10-05 2021-10-04 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.2: All interior and exterior walls, roofs, chimneys, floors, doors, ceilings, windows, skylights, stairways, ramps, and porches shall be maintained in good repair.
Violation 2021-08-09 2021-10-05 2021-10-11 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.8: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The licensee 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.
Violation 2021-08-09 2021-09-28 2021-10-04 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.2: Exits: Stairways, hallways, windows, and doors from rooms used by children shall be clear and unobstructed from stored items, non-movable barriers, toys, and other items at all times.
Violation 2021-08-09 2021-10-05 2021-10-04 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, and the program director 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 in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.
Violation 2021-08-09 2021-10-05 2021-10-04 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment, the licensee 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.
Violation 2020-01-02 2020-03-20 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.2: All interior and exterior walls, roofs, chimneys, floors, doors, ceilings, windows, skylights, stairways, ramps and porches shall be maintained in good repair.
Violation 2020-01-02 2020-03-20 2020-03-20 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.1.1: The licensee shall ensure that children are protected from electrical outlets, such as by using protective covers, tamper-proof outlets, or other devices manufactured for this purpose.
Violation 2020-01-02 2020-03-20 2020-03-20 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.5.7: The licensee shall ensure that air conditioners, electric fans and heaters, including all floor or window fans are inaccessible to children when they pose a health or safety hazard. If they are mounted indoors or outdoors they shall be securely attached.
Violation 2019-05-22 2019-06-12 2019-06-18 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.2.3: The licensee shall ensure that large outdoor play equipment is anchored firmly in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, is not located on concrete or asphalt surfaces and is placed so as to accommodate manufacturers' specifications for use zones.

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