Hearts & Minds Childcare & Preschool, Inc. - Rutland VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

34 Meadow Street , Rutland VT 05701
(802) 747-7250

About the Provider

Description: We offer story time, group games, arts & crafts, outdoor play, monthly field trips (weather permitting), nutritious meals (CACFP), and much more. Our circle time includes, days of the week, the weather and how to use the weather bear, saying good morning to our classmates. We have show and tell, special person day, etc. At Hearts & Minds Childcare & Preschool we use a redirection approach to discipline. Using positive reinforcement. Nice touch, nice words and nice voices.

Additional Information:

Sibling Discount Available; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Initial License Date: 03/19/2006; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; 1 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider;

Pets: Other Furry Animal; Special Schedule: In-Service Days;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 4680
  • Capacity: 37
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: School Bus Route, City Bus Route
  • Schools Served: Rutland Intermediate School, Rutland Middle School, Rutland Northeast School, Rutland Northwest School
  • Initial License Issue Date: Mar 19, 2006
  • 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 2020-01-08 2020-02-24 2020-01-08 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.5.1: Any room in the CBCCPP used by the children shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of 65*F and a maximum of 85*F at one (1) foot above floor level. Areas used by infants shall be kept at least 68*F at floor level.
Violation 2020-01-08 2020-02-24 2020-01-08 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.8.3: Staff shall create and file an incident report for each accident, injury or medical emergency that leaves a visible mark or first aid has been administered, even when medical treatment is not required. An incident report shall include the name of the child, date, description of the injury or medical emergency, how it occurred, adult witnesses, first aid provided and medical care required. The child's parent shall be provided a copy of the report at pick up that day. Serious injuries, animal bites and death must be reported to the Division as specified in the rules in section 3.2 of these regulations.
Violation 2018-07-16 2018-10-26 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.2.2: Teacher Associate A teacher associate is at least twenty (20) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Three (3) Certificate; or * At least an associate degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program; or * At least a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of twenty-one (21) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.
Violation 2017-03-20 2017-04-18 2017-04-18 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.7.3: Staff shall use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation.

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