Licensed Family Child Care Home - Licensed Provider
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Happy Hands - A School for Little People
Brattleboro, VT
· Windham County
Home Street,
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Quick Facts
Capacity
22 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Type of Care
Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Other
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Licensed Family Child Care Home - Licensed Provider
Active License
License Number
265168
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
Reviews
Maya
2017-04-03 20:50:37
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My granddaughter went to this care. It is one of the best places to bring your child. Maya would still be their ifirst it wasn't for the factime they she moved to readsboro. I give this place 4 stars and more I highly recommend it
Ljsmomma
2016-10-10 12:34:57
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My daughter absolutely loves this school, it has such a wonderful staff I highly recommend Happy Hands. She calls it here castle and always comes ho.email bursting with stories about her day.
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About the Provider
Reggio inspired free play child-centered curriculum.
Additional Information:
Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Special Schedule: In-Service Days; Initial License Date: 06/01/2005; 4 Star Family Child Care - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Non-Furry Animal;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday - Friday
- Open Hours08:00:00 to 04:30:00
Inspection/Report History
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-26 | 2025-08-12 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.5.6: Profanity and obscene language shall not be used in the FCCH while children are present. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-10-16 | 2024-12-15 | 2024-11-08 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.3: Family Child Care Assistant The FCCP shall ensure and maintain documentation that each Family Child Care Assistant is eighteen (18) years of age and meets or exceeds one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is a high school graduate or has completed a GED and has successfully completed at least three (3) college credits in content consistent with the core knowledge areas identified by NLCDC within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or * At least is enrolled in or is a high school graduate and graduate from a State Board of Education approved Human Services Certificate Program that emphasizes child development or early childhood education. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-30 | 2022-11-28 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.1.1: The FCCP shall ensure that each child, except school age children, has an individual crib, port-a-crib, cot, mat, or bed that is safe for the child's age and development, in good repair, and used by only one child each day. No child shall nap directly on the floor or on furniture not designed for sleeping. Cribs or port-a-cribs shall be used for children under the age of twelve (12) months. Children shall not nap in cribs or port-a-cribs if they are physically able to climb out unassisted. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | 2022-11-28 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 2.3.7.3.1: The prospective FCCP shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division with the initial application and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-09 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-09 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.1.1: There shall be a safe outdoor play area large enough to provide opportunities for vigorous play and large muscle activity on the premises or within a safe walking distance of the FCCH approved by the Division. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-09 | Final |
| 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-09 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. 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, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-09 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.2.2: The FCCP shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division for any new individuals, sixteen (16) years of age or older, residing in the FCCH or present more than five (5) times in 365 days during the FCCH's hours of operation as required in the rule 2.3.7.2 of these regulations. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-09 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.2.1: The FCCP shall ensure that all new staff, and any new individual with unsupervised access to children in the FCCH submits 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. | ||||
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