Gratton, Lori - Pownal VT Registered Home

Maple Grove Road , Pownal VT 05201
(802) 447-2510

About the Provider

Description: My program does a weekly or biweekly theme for the children to learn about. We do many fun activities inside and outside.

Additional Information: Sibling Discount Available; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Special Schedule: In-Service Days; Initial License Date: 08/07/2005; 5 Star Registered Home; Area Description: Smoke Free; Pets: Other Non-Furry Animal;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 3476
  • Capacity: 10
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAFCC
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: School Bus Route
  • Schools Served: Pownal Elementary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2005-08-07
  • 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 2023-03-09 2023-03-20 2023-03-14 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the FCCP shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, included recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the FCCP shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, the FCCP shall ensure that the children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.
Violation 2020-11-09 2020-12-04 2020-11-15 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.7.3: Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

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