Shellie's Play Place - Richford VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

328 South Main Street , Richford VT 05476
(802) 848-3911
5 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Our program schedule: 6-8:30 open play 8:30-8:45 bathroom break 8:45-9:15 breakfast 9:15-10:30 circle, activity, open play 10:30-10:45 bathroom break 10:45-11:30 outside time 11:30-12:00 lunch 12:00-12:15 bathroom break 12:15-2:30 rest/quiet time 2:30-2:45 bathroom break 2:45-3:45 open play/ activity 3:45-4:00 snack 4:00-5:30 outside time/ pick up 5:30-6:00 library time/ pick up

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 06/11/2017; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; 2 Star Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider; Pets: Dog; Sibling Discount Available; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 284710
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Schools Served: Richford Elementary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2017-06-11
  • 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 2023-09-07 2023-09-25 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.1.3: The program director shall ensure that menus are planned in advance, dated, and posted so that they are clearly visible to parents. Any changes to the posted menu shall be noted. Menus of meals and snacks for the preceding six (6) weeks shall be kept on file.
Violation 2023-07-19 2023-08-29 2023-08-29 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.3.2: Children shall not be required to sleep. Children who do not nap shall be provided space and equipment for quiet play.
Violation 2021-12-06 2021-12-20 2021-12-06 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.1.6: The outdoor play area shall be free of dumpsters, uncovered trash cans, highly flammable materials, standing pools of water and other hazards. Staff shall inspect the outdoor play area before children begin to play to make sure there are no hazards present such as, but not limited to, animal feces, litter, adult tools, or other items that might injure a child.
Violation 2021-06-11 2021-06-30 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the licensee shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, staff shall ensure that children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.
Violation 2021-05-12 2021-05-26 2021-05-26 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 2020-10-21 2020-11-16 2020-11-05 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.1.5: The program director of a CBCCPP licensed for thirteen (13) or more children shall complete within one (1) year of employment start date a three (3) college credit course in managing an early care and education program that includes budgeting and financial management, approved by the Division; or the licensee shall employ a business manager as in the rule 7.6.1 of these regulations.
Violation 2020-10-21 2020-11-16 2020-11-05 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.6.1: The licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children and staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years. When the CBCCPP counts lock-down drills as allowed in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations, the licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each lock-down drill, the number of CBCCPP children and staff who participated, and note that the drill performed was a lock-down drill.
Violation 2020-10-21 2020-11-16 2020-11-05 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.6.5: Bottles shall be individually labeled with the infant's name and refrigerated immediately after preparation by staff or upon arrival if prepared by a parent.
Violation 2020-10-21 2020-11-16 2020-11-05 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.1.6: The outdoor play area shall be free of dumpsters, uncovered trash cans, highly flammable materials, standing pools of water and other hazards. Staff shall inspect the outdoor play area before children begin to play to make sure there are no hazards present such as, but not limited to, animal feces, litter, adult tools, or other items that might injure a child.
Violation 2020-10-21 2020-11-16 2020-11-05 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.1.3: The program director shall ensure that menus are planned in advance, dated, and posted so that they are clearly visible to parents. Any changes to the posted menu shall be noted. Menus of meals and snacks for the preceding six (6) weeks shall be kept on file.
Violation 2020-10-21 2020-11-16 2020-11-05 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 2020-10-21 2020-11-16 2020-11-05 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the licensee shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, staff shall ensure that children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.
Violation 2020-10-20 2020-11-16 2020-11-05 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.1.4.4.1: Screen time shall not be used for children younger than two (2) years of age.
Violation 2020-07-01 2020-07-01 2020-07-24 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 2020-06-09 2020-07-31 2020-07-24 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.2.3: Staff shall ensure that infants sleep in cribs or port-a-cribs. Infants shall not be placed to sleep on soft surfaces, such as a couch or sofa, pillow, quilts, sheepskins or blankets. Infants shall not be placed in car seats, swings, high chairs, jumping chairs or similar equipment for sleep. A child that falls asleep in this type of equipment shall be gently transferred to a crib or port-a-crib as soon as feasible.

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Reviews

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Grateful 2024-07-12 13:18:50
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Shellie and her staff have always gone above and beyond to make my children safe and happy. My kids come home excited to talk about the fun things they do and how they enjoyed the crafts/playing. The entire staff is kind and I feel comfortable knowing my children are in good hands while I am at work. They always keep me updated and do an amazing job of meeting my kids needs. Shellie's is a reliable care provider and I am so grateful for all they have done for us.

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PissedOffMothersFriend 2022-03-23 03:22:17
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

The fact that I had to give this place a star is RIDICULOUS. One of my friends child goes there and it was brought to my attention that they do not watch these little ones. There was an incident in which involved her child and was informed about it but told a different story, on the message it was told that the child was harmed and did it themselves, but when approached by a staff member; was told a former teacher did it. Then was told that they were injured by another child. The fat one DOES infact yell at the children I was arriving this morning to drop my littles off as I watched this big lady Rip a little one right out of this mothers arms. I then followed her to her car and watched as she started to cry. I have never in my life felt so bad for anyone or any child but this place is THE WORST place to let your child(ren) attend. They need to be watched all day or someone need to go in and do (undercover work) like a parent in the mornings to catch the attitude from the bigger lady and the Lazyness, as I have observed today, they have two dogs one in which who seems to have worms- judging based on when a dog rubs there butts across the ground or floor that it what I was told. They use up everyone’s wipes if one child is without causing parents to buy more! And Shelly is A VERY unsafe driver, as she flew by my home on the Main Street and almost hit my daughter and I as I was getting ready to bring her to the high school.

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Diana 2021-06-10 19:54:24
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

The reason I am writing this so late is because what they have done has affected my child’s speech. They forced him to nap they only gave the babies attention and the big old fat one always sitting down yells at the kids instead of getting off her a**. The owner says she opens at 6 and doesn’t even get there until after 6. I was almost late for work many times. I also saw the girl that has dark circles around her eyes push a kid back into the car when she was trying to get out at the school. Just very unprofessional and shouldn’t be caring for children and having people work for her that don’t have the experience. I have reported her to the state and I can see many violations on here.

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Crystal 2021-05-28 11:35:31
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

If I could do a zero star rating I would. This place made my son sleep all day from the time he got there to the time I picked him up because they were too lazy to watch him. The owner is rude to her employees and makes them do everything for her. Especially the new staff, she makes the new ones do all the cleaning while everyone else sits on their phones. Oh and I drove by several times when kids were outside either unattended or staff was on their phones not paying attention anyways.

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Pleased Father 2019-12-16 13:57:06
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Shellie has been nothing but amazing. She has always come through for my child and provided the best care possible. Shellie is more than willing to work around people's financial troubles and help them out.

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