Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
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Grammar School Preschool, The
Putney, VT
· Windham County
69 Hickory Ridge Road South,
Putney, VT 05346
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
School Bus Route
Languages
English, French
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (802) 387-5364
Licensed Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
Active License
License Number
3041
Licensed Since
2005
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
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About the Provider
A small community of parents, students and teachers working in concious partnership. TGS has high expectations for achievement, creativity, self-discipline and social responsibility.
Additional Information:
Initial License Date: 10/01/2005; Area Description: Smoke Free; Special Schedule: School Year Only; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets; 4 Star Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider;
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Friday8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2026-03-12 | 2026-05-29 | 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 | 2026-03-12 | 2026-05-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.6.5: All prescription medication administered by staff shall be in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-12 | 2026-05-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios 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 shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-12 | 2026-06-15 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 2.3.9.3: The licensee shall ensure that all staff have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-12 | 2026-05-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.10.4: Materials required for routine cleaning shall be stored and used in a safe manner out of the reach of children. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-12 | 2026-05-29 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.1.8: Bedding used by a child shall be stored in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-12 | 2026-05-29 | 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 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | 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 | 2024-03-20 | 2024-05-01 | 2024-04-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.6.5: All prescription medication administered by staff shall be in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-04-03 | 2023-05-04 | 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 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-30 | 2022-05-31 | 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 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-06-01 | 2022-05-31 | 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 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | 2022-04-29 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.2.2.4: When a dishwasher is not available, and single service items are not used for food service, the licensee shall ensure there shall be three (3) compartments with a drain board set-up for cleaning dishes. A four (4) step process shall include dishwashing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying of all dishes and utensils. * Dishes shall be washed with soap in hot clean water. * Dishes shall be rinsed in hot clean water. * Dishes shall then be immersed for at least ten (10) seconds in a sanitizing rinse. The sanitizing rinse shall be EPA registered or a diluted bleach and water mixture. If using bleach, staff shall follow the manufacturer's instructions when mixing for this purpose. * Dishes shall be air dried. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-04-29 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-04-29 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.1.1: CBCCPP staff shall ensure that adults and children wash their hands: * Upon arrival at the CBCCPP; * Before they eat, prepare or handle food; * Before and after handling raw meat; * Before feeding children; * After toileting or diapering; * After cleaning; * After taking out the garbage; * After handling animals; and * After outdoor play. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-25 | 2020-11-15 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.1.3: The program director of a CBCCPP licensed to serve thirteen (13) - fifty-nine (59) children shall be qualified as a teacher associate, and shall have completed either: * A Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step One (1) Certificate; or * Successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in program management for early care and education or for school age care and education, or in staff supervision related to early care and education of children; and a three (3) college credit course in curriculum. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-20 | 2020-11-10 | 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 | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-20 | 2020-11-10 | Appeal Period |
| 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 | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-20 | 2020-11-19 | 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. When the CBCCPP counts lock-down drills as allowed in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations, the licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each lock-down drill, the number of CBCCPP children and staff who participated, and note that the drill performed was a lock-down drill. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-30 | 2020-11-15 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.5.1: The licensee shall obtain written documentation that staff have received and fully understand the CBCCPP program philosophy and all written CBCCPP policies and procedures as required in the rule 7.1.3 of these regulations. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-20 | 2020-11-13 | Appeal Period |
| 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 | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-30 | Final | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.6.1: Prior to initial licensure, the prospective licensee shall provide written documentation that the proposed business manager has at least an associate degree in Business. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-30 | 2020-11-15 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 4.7: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written policies and procedures. Written information provided to parents of all children enrolled in the CBCCPP shall include, at minimum: * Assurance that parents have access to the CBCCP and their child(ren) without prior notice and have access to their children's records as required in the rule 3.4.4.6 of these regulations; * A description of information needed from parents for child's enrollment file as required in the rule 3.4.4.1 of these regulations; * A typical daily schedule of activities; * Information about fees and payment policies; * Information about hours of operation and closings; * Procedures for signing children in and out; * Procedures for emergencies as required in the rules in section 3.7 of these regulations; * Information about the nutrition, meals and meal preparation at the CBCCPP; * Safe sleep policies, as applicable; * No smoking policy; * Information about results from the test for lead in the drinking water and any plan for remediation; * CBCCPP policies on field trips, other off-site activity and transportation; * CBCCPP health policies including illness exclusions, administration of medication, and immunizations; * CBCCPP policies and practice regarding positive guidance and behavior management; * Assurance that confidentiality of child and family information is maintained; * Information about the requirement to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required in the rules in section 3.3 of these regulations; * Assurance that non-discrimination and respect for each child's family and culture is maintained; * CBCCPP approach to ensure wholesome growth and positive developmental experiences for children enrolled; * CBCCPP policies related to the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities; * A description of religious activities, if any; * Information on how to access these CBCCPP regulations and other information about child development on-line; * Information concerning complaint procedures; * Information about the Child Care Consumer Line, including the telephone number (1-800-649-2642); and * CBCCPP policies and procedures related to the expulsion of children. | ||||
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