Description:
Traditionally, academic success has been measured in the mastery of rote memorization skills, such as being able to recite the alphabet and count to ten.These skills can be acquired, but it does not mean children understand what they are learning. If we want children to be successful learners, now, and in the future, we must teach them to think critically about their world, how to solve problems, and to interact with others in a positive and effective way. These abilities are learned when children are encouraged to actively explore their environment and are challenged to solve problems and contemplate issues that are relevant to their universe. We provide a responsive environment that is warm and consistent, so your child feels secure and encouraged to explore. Every educator at our center recognizes that each child joins us at different stages of development and is motivated by her/her own experiences prior to and outside of school. We use this knowledge to facilitate a more meaningful and personalized learning experience. Our curriculum reflects our commitment to what we believe is the best practice in Early Childhood Education. Our goal is to create an environment that is rich in language and learning opportunities. It is a blend of teacher directed and individual learning experiences where each child is challenged at a level they can meet. This provides for successful learning experiences and stimulates a positive attitude towards education. Each classroom is divided into interest areas designed to create interactions that support emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development on a daily basis. Our educators facilitate, observe, and encourage your child to explore their environment. A typical daily schedule is filled with opportunities that balance quiet/active, large group/small group, indoor/outdoor time and teacher directed/child chosen activities. Our director has a Masters in Education, and a Bachelors in Elementary Education with a focus in Child Psychology. We strive to hire the most qualified, highest educated teachers available to our field. All of our head teachers have a degree in ECE or another training and education program recognized by the State of Vermont as equivalent to a degree program. Our assistant teachers must take a 45 hour course in Child Development within their first year of employment. We work closely with every teacher to make sure they have a complete understanding of our mission and together we continue our training and education regularly so we are on top of the most current developments in our field of expertise.
Initial License Date: 02/27/2011; Sibling Discount Available; 2 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free;
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2020-11-06 | 2020-11-30 | 2020-11-24 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.2.3: Teacher Assistant A teacher assistant is at least eighteen (18) 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 One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school age care and education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-16 | 2020-03-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.5.10: Staff's voices shall not dominate the overall sound of the group. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-16 | 2020-03-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.1: Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-16 | 2020-03-11 | 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2018-05-21 | 2018-05-21 | 2018-05-31 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.1.3: Furniture and equipment shall be sturdy. Furniture and equipment that present a tipping or falling hazard shall be secured. | ||||
| Violation | 2018-05-21 | 2018-05-21 | 2018-05-31 | 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 | 2018-05-21 | 2018-05-21 | 2018-05-31 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.1.4: If fencing is used, it shall be sturdy, safe and reinforced to give support, constructed to discourage climbing, and shall not prevent visual supervision of children by staff. | ||||
| Violation | 2018-05-21 | 2018-06-11 | 2018-05-31 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.5: Hard surfaces accessible to children shall be smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean. See the rules in section 5.2.6 of these regulations for a schedule for cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing of specific surfaces and items. | ||||
| Violation | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-29 | 2016-12-19 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.1: General Safety: The licensee shall ensure the physical facilities of the CBCCPP, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the children. | ||||
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