Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
✓ Licensed
Emerson Falls Playcare Inc.
St Johnsbury, VT
· Caledonia County
68 Cherry Street Cherry St Playcare,
St Johnsbury, VT 05819
Quick Facts
Capacity
62 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
School Bus Route
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (802) 748-9630
Licensed Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
Active License
License Number
3674
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
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About the Provider
We have been caring for children in VT State licensed programs for over 34 years. We are strongly committed to a play-based curriculum where children gain experience in all the modalities, fine motor, gross motor, visual, auditory, and tactile.... while having fun!
Additional Information:
Sibling Discount Available; Initial License Date: 08/01/2005; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; 4 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Special Schedule: In-Service Days;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday - Friday
- Open Hours06:30:00 to 17:30:00
Inspection/Report History
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2025-08-07 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-28 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 2.3.9.6: If the licensed facility was constructed prior to 1978 and has not been determined to be lead free by an inspector licensed by Vermont Department of Health, 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) have been performed and documented. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-08-26 | 2022-09-15 | Final | |
| 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 | 2022-08-26 | 2022-09-15 | Final | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.4.3: The program director shall ensure that each group of children is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as a teacher associate for at least 75% of the hours of operation. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-08-26 | 2022-09-15 | Final | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-08-26 | 2022-09-15 | 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 | 2022-08-26 | 2022-09-15 | 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 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-07-01 | 2022-06-28 | 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 | 2021-08-09 | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-04 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.2: All interior and exterior walls, roofs, chimneys, floors, doors, ceilings, windows, skylights, stairways, ramps, and porches shall be maintained in good repair. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-08-09 | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-11 | 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 | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-28 | 2021-10-04 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.2: Exits: Stairways, hallways, windows, and doors from rooms used by children shall be clear and unobstructed from stored items, non-movable barriers, toys, and other items at all times. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-08-09 | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-04 | 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 | 2021-08-09 | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-04 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment, the licensee shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-01-02 | 2020-03-20 | Final | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.2: All interior and exterior walls, roofs, chimneys, floors, doors, ceilings, windows, skylights, stairways, ramps and porches shall be maintained in good repair. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-01-02 | 2020-03-20 | 2020-03-20 | Final |
| 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 | 2020-01-02 | 2020-03-20 | 2020-03-20 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.5.7: The licensee shall ensure that air conditioners, electric fans and heaters, including all floor or window fans are inaccessible to children when they pose a health or safety hazard. If they are mounted indoors or outdoors they shall be securely attached. | ||||
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