Family Center of Washington County Early Childhood Program - Montpelier VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

383 Sherwood Ave. , Montpelier VT 05602
(802) 262-3292

About the Provider

Description: Children with disabilities are in each child grouping. Child-centered, child-directed activities are provided as well as strong emotional/emotional component.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 03/01/2009; 4 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Non-Furry Animal; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 108340
  • Capacity: 42
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: School Bus Route, City Bus Route
  • Schools Served: Union Elementary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2009-03-01
  • 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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Inspection/Report History

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Type Create Date Due Date Corrected Date Status
Violation 2022-10-20 2022-11-01 2022-10-25 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.2.1.3: The kitchen and all food preparation, storage and serving areas, and utensils shall be kept clean, sanitary, and free of insects, rodents, dust, and other contaminants.
Violation 2022-01-20 2022-02-24 2022-02-25 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.3: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to 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 during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and 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, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.
Violation 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 2019-12-11 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 2.3.11.5: The licensee shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable state and federal laws even when they are more stringent than the rules in this set of CBCCPP regulations.
Violation 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 2019-12-11 Final
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 2019-10-01 2019-10-01 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 7.5.4: The program director shall establish and implement a system of communication among staff to ensure that any staff member assuming responsibility for a child or group is informed of significant information related to the care and education of the child or children.
Violation 2019-10-01 2019-10-24 Appeal Period
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 2019-10-01 2019-10-18 Appeal Period
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 2019-10-01 2019-10-24 Appeal Period
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 2019-09-09 2019-09-25 2019-09-24 Appeal Period
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 2019-09-09 2019-09-24 2019-09-24 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 2019-09-09 2019-09-25 2019-09-24 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 3.7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in under three (3) minutes.
Violation 2019-09-09 2019-09-25 2019-09-24 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 2019-08-20 2019-08-20 2019-09-16 Appeal Period
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 2019-06-20 2019-06-20 2019-07-31 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 2019-01-22 2019-02-26 2019-04-12 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.7.4.2: No form of inappropriate discipline or corporal punishment shall be used with children such as but not limited to: Restricting a child's movements through binding, tying, or use of any other mechanical restraint;

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