Description: We offer story time, group games, arts & crafts, outdoor play, monthly field trips (weather permitting), nutritious meals (CACFP), and much more. Our circle time includes, days of the week, the weather and how to use the weather bear, saying good morning to our classmates. We have show and tell, special person day, etc. At Hearts & Minds Childcare & Preschool we use a redirection approach to discipline. Using positive reinforcement. Nice touch, nice words and nice voices.
Sibling Discount Available; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Initial License Date: 03/19/2006; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; 1 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider;
Pets: Other Furry Animal; Special Schedule: In-Service Days;Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2020-01-08 | 2020-02-24 | 2020-01-08 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.5.1: Any room in the CBCCPP used by the children shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of 65*F and a maximum of 85*F at one (1) foot above floor level. Areas used by infants shall be kept at least 68*F at floor level. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-01-08 | 2020-02-24 | 2020-01-08 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.8.3: Staff shall create and file an incident report for each accident, injury or medical emergency that leaves a visible mark or first aid has been administered, even when medical treatment is not required. An incident report shall include the name of the child, date, description of the injury or medical emergency, how it occurred, adult witnesses, first aid provided and medical care required. The child's parent shall be provided a copy of the report at pick up that day. Serious injuries, animal bites and death must be reported to the Division as specified in the rules in section 3.2 of these regulations. | ||||
| Violation | 2018-07-16 | 2018-10-26 | Final | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.2.2: Teacher Associate A teacher associate is at least twenty (20) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Three (3) Certificate; or * At least an associate degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program; or * At least a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of twenty-one (21) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger. | ||||
| Violation | 2017-03-20 | 2017-04-18 | 2017-04-18 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.7.3: Staff shall use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation. | ||||
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