Aurora Day Care - Hartford VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

1187 Christian Street , Hartford VT 05001
(802) 296-2077
3 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: We have a mixture of organized activities and free play periods. We have a regular circle time daily that often starts with the children telling something about themselves;we discuss the weather and the calendar; we sing songs and listen to stories; we do a movement activity; we read a story and ask them questions about the characters and plot. We do painting and drawing and other crafts during the week. Everyday, except in the bitter cold or heavy rain, we go outside and do such things as play tag, swing, slide, play in the sandbox, cycle, play soccer, frisbee, basketball, slide in the snow etc. We try to give the children in our care a stimulating time and make an effort to increase their cognitive, physical, artistic and emotional and social skills.

Additional Information: Sibling Discount Available; Initial License Date: 03/25/2005; 3 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Cat;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 3799
  • Capacity: 42
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Languages Supported: English, French, Other
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Schools Served: Hartford Memorial Middle School, Hartland Elementary School, South Royalton Elementary High School, Sharon Elementary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: Mar 25, 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 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 2019-07-02 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.2: First Aid and CPR Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR within six (6) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.
Violation 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 2019-06-28 Appeal Period
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.
Violation 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 2019-06-28 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 3.7.3: Emergency Preparedness Training: Within 365 days of opening a CBCCPP, the licensee shall attend emergency preparedness training which shall include content specifically related to sheltering in place in the event of an emergency in which the licensee and children present need to remain in the CBCCPP for an extended period.
Violation 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 2019-06-28 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.4.1: The program director shall maintain a complete and up-to-date enrollment file on-site for each child enrolled in the CBCCPP. A complete file shall contain, at minimum, the following information: * A completed child's admission form signed and dated by the parent that includes the first date the child attended the CBCCPP and the days and hours the child is regularly scheduled to attend the CBCCPP; * The child's name, current home address and current home telephone number; * The child's date of birth; * Name, address and all applicable current telephone numbers for parents; * Name, address and all applicable current telephone numbers for at least two (2) other people designated by the parents as emergency contacts; * Names for all persons authorized to pick the child up from the CBCCPP; * Record of an annual physical and health history as required in the rule 5.1.2 of these regulations that includes the name and telephone number of the child's primary health care and dental care providers (if the child has a dental care provider); * A description of any special medical, developmental, emotional or educational needs of the child including allergies, existing illnesses or injuries, previous serious illnesses or injuries and any prescribed medication including those for emergency situations; * Written authorization from the parent for the CBCCPP to be able to obtain emergency medical care and transportation; * Child's immunization record or Vermont Department of Health approved exemption document as required in the rules in section 5.1.3 of these regulations; * Written permission from parents for the CBCCPP to transport the child, if transportation is provided, as required in the rule 5.10.6.6.1 of the regulations; * Written permission from parents for the child to participate in swimming activities, if swimming activities are a part of the program, as required in the rule 5.10.5.1 of these regulations; * If applicable, a copy of court orders on custody and visitation arrangements as required in the rule 3.6.4 of these regulations; and * If applicable, any obvious injuries discovered and documented on daily health check as required in the rule 5.3.2 of these regulations.
Violation 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 7.4.1: The program director shall ensure within six (6) months of starting work in the CBCCPP, staff shall have an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). This shall be documented in the individual's BFIS Quality and Credential Account or in the staff file on site. IPDPs shall be updated at least once every 365 days.
Violation 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 2019-06-28 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment, staff working with children 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 NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.
Violation 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 2019-06-28 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 7.4.4: All staff shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations.
Violation 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 2019-06-28 Appeal Period
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 2018-04-12 2018-06-10 2018-06-08 Under Appeal
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.

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Reviews

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Carter Apr 06, 2015

I have to disagree with the other commenters. My child went to this center for 2 and a half years. The owners are friendly and professional. If they don't seem that way at first, it is because their first concern is with the children in their care. My son enjoyed going to school there, and I heartily recommend it. This is a 'family' atmosphere - very warm and inviting for the kids. My son had so much fun doing all sorts of activities - going to a farm, the museum, playing sports and games, etc. Jeff and Noreen are exceptional people.

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Jill Mar 06, 2014

I went to meet with Aurora Daycare yesterday and felt the same way--they appeared to be over capacity, the house was cold dark and dirty, they cost more than any of the other daycares I've reviewed so far. Staff, especially owners, did not put off a friendly, welcoming feeling. Definitely nowhere I would send my child!

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Jane Mar 02, 2012

Aurora daycare puts on a very good front when you go visit to enroll your child, but behind closed doors they are a very poor establishment. They are constantly over ratio, they lie to parents about the childrens daily activities, they are very dirty and do not clean on a daily bases, they do not follow state regulations unless someone is there from the state to check, they keep their extra toys in their moldy basement and do not clean them before giving them to children or babies, and they are very rude and dishonest with their staff. I would never send my child there because of the things I have heard from former employees of aurora daycare. Personally I think they need to be shut down because of their lack of skills and knowledge. None of the staff including the owners have a college degree in early childhood education and they are not educated on how to teach children or run a good daycare.

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