Little School, Inc. - Weston VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

8 Lawrence Hill Road , Weston VT 05161
(802) 824-3405

About the Provider

Description: For over three decades, The Little School has provided the highest quality early education in in an inclusive setting. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), The Little School offers a nurturing, playful and creative environment for young children ages two through five years old. Program goals and curriculum promote the emotional, social, cognitive aand physical development of each child, taking into consideration each child's unique abilities, beliefs and learning styles. Teachers develop curriculum that is responsive to children's interests and needs, and includes a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities that motivate children to explore and learn. At The Little School, children learn actively through play, social interaction and experimentation. Our educational philosophy is based on our belief that children learn best in the context of warm, supportive relationships, and that strong connections between school and families are essential for children's learning and development. Our program includes: art; dramatic play; sand/water play; music; math; social studies; science; story time and literacy. Every day offers a routine that includes a balance of active and quiet experiences, outdoor play, circle time, snack time, lunch and rest.

Additional Information: Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Special Schedule: School Year Only; Initial License Date: 03/18/2006; 5 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 2321
  • Capacity: 40
  • Age Range: Toddler, Preschool
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, English
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Initial License Issue Date: Mar 18, 2006
  • 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 2022-11-10 2022-12-05 2022-12-15 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.2.1: The licensee shall ensure that any new individuals regularly present at the CBCCPP submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division prior to working with children in the CBCCPP.
Violation 2021-12-03 2022-01-06 2021-12-29 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.1.3: The program director of a CBCCPP licensed to serve thirteen (13) - fifty-nine (59) children shall be qualified as a teacher associate, and shall have completed either: * A Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step One (1) Certificate; or * Successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in program management for early care and education or for school age care and education, or in staff supervision related to early care and education of children; and a three (3) college credit course in curriculum.
Violation 2021-12-03 2021-01-06 2021-12-20 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff 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, and the program director 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 in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.
Violation 2019-10-30 2019-11-12 2019-11-11 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.1.3: The program director shall ensure that menus are planned in advance, dated, and posted so that they are clearly visible to parents. Any changes to the posted menu shall be noted. Menus of meals and snacks for the preceding six (6) weeks shall be kept on file.

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