Happy Hands - A School for Little People - Brattleboro VT Licensed Family Child Care Home - Licensed Provider

Home Street , Brattleboro VT 05301
(802) 257-7235
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: 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;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 265168
  • Capacity: 22
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, French, Spanish, Other
  • Type of Care: Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Initial License Issue Date: Aug 07, 2016
  • 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 2022-11-03 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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Reviews

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Maya Apr 04, 2017
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

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Ljsmomma Oct 10, 2016
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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