Green Mountain Munchkins Children's Center - Essex VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

27 River Road , Essex VT 05452
(802) 876-7114
3 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Daily outside play, Arts & Crafts, Dramatic Play, Regular daytime routines, music activities, circle time, story time or literacy actvities, sand and water play, science/exploration opportunities.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 04/06/2014; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Non-Furry Animal; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness; 1 Star Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 368213
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2019-06-23
  • 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 2025-11-04 2025-12-19 2025-12-16 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 2025-11-04 2025-12-19 2025-12-16 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 2025-08-28 2025-12-31 2025-10-16 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 2025-08-28 2025-10-07 2025-09-08 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.6: The program director shall ensure that no person be left alone with children without approval from the Division based on the results of a background check that includes fingerprinting; with the exception of a parent may be left alone with his/her own child(ren).
Violation 2025-08-28 2025-10-07 2025-09-08 Final
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 2025-08-08 2025-09-19 2025-09-08 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 2025-01-10 2025-01-24 2025-01-21 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.2.3: Staff shall ensure that infants sleep in cribs or port-a-cribs. Infants shall not be placed to sleep on soft surfaces, such as a couch or sofa, pillow, quilts, sheepskins or blankets. Infants shall not be placed in car seats, swings, high chairs, jumping chairs or similar equipment for sleep. A child that falls asleep in this type of equipment shall be gently transferred to a crib or port-a-crib as soon as feasible.
Violation 2024-09-05 2024-10-07 2025-04-30 Final
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 2024-06-28 2024-07-26 2024-08-30 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.1: General Safety: The licensee shall ensure the physical facilities of the CBCCPP, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety, and well-being of the children.
Violation 2023-11-06 2023-11-27 2024-09-05 Final
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 2023-11-06 2023-11-17 2023-11-13 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.1.5: Fencing installed after the effective date of these regulations shall: * Be a minimum of four (4) feet in height with openings no larger than 3.5 inches; * Equipped with gates with self-closing and self-latching mechanisms; and * Include at least two (2) exits with one (1) that does not lead into the CBCCPP.
Violation 2023-06-23 2023-07-13 2023-07-10 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 2022-11-17 2022-12-02 2022-12-01 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 2022-11-17 2022-12-02 2022-12-01 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 2021-12-07 2021-12-23 2021-12-08 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.5: The licensee, staff, and auxiliary staff shall be trained in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.

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Reviews

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AR mom 2017-05-31 20:21:50
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have two children at this facility, one is 3 months and the other 2 1/2 yrs old. Communication is great. The director emails often with any updates and replies to any questions and requests I have. Every day their teacher completes a form of their activities, food intake, outtake and nap times. My toddler leave everyday happy and covered in dirt and paint (a sign of a healthy toddler). They go outside on the playground and go on walks whenever weather permits (with sunscreen).

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Concerned mama 2017-02-23 20:24:01

This daycare shows favoritism, to not only children but staff members. The infant room doesn't always have the required amount of people for the amount of infants unless a state worker walks in then magically people are where they are supposed to be. They claim it's a professional respectful work place when the director herself gossips and talks about families and co workers right there at the center which leads to everyone else doing the same!

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Joy Howard 2016-06-16 20:24:40
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Friendly when you your the daycare. Once you sign your child up they DO NOT communicate! Feed other children peanuts in a room with children that they have been aware of allergies! When you arrive to pick up your child they are at the door handing them off like they are a bother! once again no update on the child's day! Definitely will be spreading the word around on this faculty and lack of concern about the children they have in care.

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