Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
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Butterfly Kisses Child Care Center III
Newbury, VT
· Orange County
2284 US Route 302,
Newbury, VT 05081
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
Active License
License Number
431505
Licensed Since
2020
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
License Conditions: Program shall provide bottled water or access consumable water from taps th...; Program must comply with VDH lead water testing requirements.
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About the Provider
Butterfly Kisses Child Care Center III is a Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider in Newbury VT. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Initial License Date: 06/21/2020; 3 Star Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-26 | 2026-07-20 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.5.5: The licensee shall ensure that all heating and cooling equipment is safely shielded to prevent injury to children and approved for use by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-26 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.1: The licensee shall ensure that the CBCCPP environment and practices support children's health and safety. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-26 | 2026-07-20 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.1.1: The licensee shall ensure that children are protected from electrical outlets, such as by using protective covers, tamper-proof outlets, or other devices manufactured for this purpose. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-15 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.5.5: The licensee shall ensure that all heating and cooling equipment is safely shielded to prevent injury to children and approved for use by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-15 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.1: The licensee shall ensure that the CBCCPP environment and practices support children's health and safety. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-15 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.1.1: The licensee shall ensure that children are protected from electrical outlets, such as by using protective covers, tamper-proof outlets, or other devices manufactured for this purpose. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-15 | 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. Substitutes filling a staff position for less than thirty (30) consecutive days within a 365 day period shall be exempt. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-06 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.1: The licensee shall ensure that the CBCCPP environment and practices support children's health and safety. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-04-10 | 2025-04-25 | 2025-04-25 | 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 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-04-14 | 2025-04-14 | Final |
| 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-14 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-27 | Final |
| 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. Substitutes filling a staff position for less than thirty (30) consecutive days within a 365 day period shall be exempt. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-10 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.5.5: The licensee shall ensure that all heating and cooling equipment is safely shielded to prevent injury to children and approved for use by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-01-18 | 2023-01-25 | 2023-01-23 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.5.5: The licensee shall ensure that all heating and cooling equipment is safely shielded to prevent injury to children and approved for use by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-15 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.3: The licensee shall ensure that the CBCCPP is kept free from rodent and insect infestation. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-06-09 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-07-27 | 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 | 2022-06-09 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-07-27 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.1: The program director shall ensure that the CBCCPP, its furnishings, and toys are kept in a clean and orderly condition. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-06-09 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-07-27 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.1.5.2.1: Children two (2) years of age to school-age experience shall experience frequent positive interactions with a consistent staff member or team that provides each child with the following opportunities throughout the day: Face to face interaction; A combination of individual, small group, and large group experiences; Conversation with adults and peers during play, eating, and routine care; Being read to and looking at books, individually and in a group; Space and equipment to support developing gross motor skills such as catching and throwing, balancing, jumping, climbing, running, and skipping; Space and materials to support developing small motor skills such as using manipulatives, scribbling, drawing, and writing; Materials, experiences and support for developmentally appropriate pre-literacy and literacy skills; Materials, experiences, and support for developmentally appropriate mathematical and scientific concepts; Open-ended play and activities; Positive recognition of efforts, not just results; Developmentally appropriate problem solving; Materials, time, and encouragement to engage in extended and complex play alone and with peers; Experiences that promote social competence and cooperative play; Encouragement to explore, experiment and initiate activities; Developmentally appropriate independence; and Time, space, and encouragement to gain mastery through play and learning by doing. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-06-09 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-07-27 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.3.4: The licensee shall ensure that there is a sturdy diaper changing area with a clean, washable and non-absorbent surface. The diaper changing area shall not be located in the kitchen or any area where food is stored, prepared or served. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-06-09 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-07-27 | Final |
| 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; Identification of child's home language; 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 | 2022-06-09 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-07-27 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.3: The licensee shall ensure that the CBCCPP is kept free from rodent and insect infestation. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-15 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.1.2.4: Staff shall be interacting with children during outside play. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-16 | 2022-08-19 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.8: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The licensee shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) is performed. This includes but is not limited to protecting children from peeling or chipping paint, and dust build up from the friction of moving doors or windows. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-15 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.5.7: Children shall be attended to when they cry. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-09-01 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.5: Children shall be protected from the harmful acts of other children. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-09-01 | 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 | 2022-04-21 | 2022-05-11 | 2022-09-01 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.5: Children shall be protected from the harmful acts of other children. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-04-10 | 2025-04-25 | 2035-04-30 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.8.2: Staff shall ensure that if an accident or injury occurs to a child, while in attendance, immediate action is taken to protect the child from further harm and notification of the child's parents as quickly as possible. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-21 | 2022-02-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.7.5: The licensee shall maintain a current list of the licensee or designee, staff, auxiliary staff, and volunteers as in the rules in section 7.7.5 of these regulations, as applicable in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-21 | 2022-02-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.4: The licensee shall submit a Vermont Child Care Immunization Report at least once every 365 days to the Vermont Department of Health, Immunization Office as required by 18 V.S.A. SS 1120 - 1129. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-28 | 2022-02-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.2.1: Serious injury or death of a child: The licensee shall make a timely report to the Division of any injury or accident involving an enrolled child resulting in in-patient or out-patient medical or dental treatment or death. In the event of a death, a verbal report shall be made immediately followed by a written report within twenty-four (24) hours. In the event of an injury or accident resulting in in-patient or out-patient medical treatment, a verbal report shall be made within forty-eight (48) hours and the written report shall be made within five (5) business days. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-28 | 2022-02-11 | 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 | 2021-11-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2022-02-11 | 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 | 2021-11-29 | 2021-12-30 | Final | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.1.5.2.1: Children two (2) years of age to school-age experience shall experience frequent positive interactions with a consistent staff member or team that provides each child with the following opportunities throughout the day: Face to face interaction; A combination of individual, small group, and large group experiences; Conversation with adults and peers during play, eating, and routine care; Being read to and looking at books, individually and in a group; Space and equipment to support developing gross motor skills such as catching and throwing, balancing, jumping, climbing, running, and skipping; Space and materials to support developing small motor skills such as using manipulatives, scribbling, drawing, and writing; Materials, experiences and support for developmentally appropriate pre-literacy and literacy skills; Materials, experiences, and support for developmentally appropriate mathematical and scientific concepts; Open-ended play and activities; Positive recognition of efforts, not just results; Developmentally appropriate problem solving; Materials, time, and encouragement to engage in extended and complex play alone and with peers; Experiences that promote social competence and cooperative play; Encouragement to explore, experiment and initiate activities; Developmentally appropriate independence; and Time, space, and encouragement to gain mastery through play and learning by doing. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-11-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2022-02-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.1.3.1: Staff shall develop, document, and implement a consistent daily routine that includes a balance of: Opportunities for individual, small group and full group play and learning; Opportunities for child-directed as well as provider-directed activities; Active and quiet play; Rest or quiet time as appropriate; and Indoor and outdoor play. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-11-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2022-02-11 | 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 | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.8: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The licensee shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) is performed. This includes but is not limited to protecting children from peeling or chipping paint, and dust build up from the friction of moving doors or windows. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-09 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.6.5: Staffing Schedule: A licensee shall maintain a written record of the daily schedule for at least 365 days of all staff including exact days and hours worked and the group of children to whom they are assigned. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-09 | 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 | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-09 | 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 | 2020-12-02 | 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.8: The licensee, staff, auxiliary staff and partner staff shall not disclose or permit the use of any information regarding an individual child or family gained through CBCCPP interaction with the child and family, or CBCCPP records, files, videotaping, tape recording, photographing, assessments or any type of documentation unless parental permission is specifically granted, except to the Division or other entities with statutory authority for issues relating to the health, safety, and protection of children. | ||||
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