Ballou, Wendy - Bennington VT Registered Home

Adams Street , Bennington VT 05201
(802) 447-5716

About the Provider

Description: We work alot on self help skills, cooperative play. I do have a preschool program. We work on letters, numbers, and name recognition Lots of love, fun, circle time, and stories are provided. We take lots of walks in the summer to the fish pond and playground. Program curriculum includes art or craft activities, circle time, daily outside play, dramatic play, regualr daily routine, kindergarten program, part day preschool program, sand and water play, songs or music activities, story time and literacy activities.

Additional Information: Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Initial License Date: 05/01/2005; 3 Star Registered Home; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 3390
  • Capacity: 10
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, English
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time
  • Transportation: School Bus Route
  • Schools Served: Bennington Elementary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2005-05-01
  • 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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Type Create Date Due Date Corrected Date Status
Violation 2019-12-05 2019-12-19 2019-12-06 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.2.6: The extinguisher shall be visibly mounted to the wall near an exit door.
Violation 2019-12-05 2020-01-10 2020-01-13 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. The orientation training session shall include: * Basic knowledge of child growth and development; * Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; * Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; * Positive behavior management; * Supervision of children; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Administration of medication requirements; * Emergency and evacuation requirements; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families; * Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; * Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; * Preventing the spread of infectious disease; * Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; * Inclusion of children with special needs; * Guidelines for volunteers, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

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