Lynch, Melissa

Quick Facts

Capacity

6 children

Age Range

Preschool

Type of Care

After School, Before School, Full-Time, Part-Time

Transportation

School Bus Route

Subsidized Program

Participates

Food Program

Does not participate

State Rating

1

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Contact Information

📞 (802) 559-1766

119 Cobbleview Dr

Colchester, VT 05446

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✓ Licensed Registered Home

Active License

License Number

85232

Issued By

Vermont Agency of Human Services

District Office

Vermont Child Care Consumer Line

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About the Provider

My goal is to create a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow. I believe in building strong relationships with children and their families, fostering open communication and a shared understanding of what guidance is needed. I strive to create a positive and respectful learning environment where all children feel valued and respected. My in home licensed full time childcare, I currently have two sets of three year old twins, an older 5 year old sibling, and a 4 year old. We are looking for two more three year olds to come join the fun. You will have a chance to meet with me, and text the other families before deciding. I have additional references for you. I have a weekly theme and pre-planned activities to keep everyone focused on respectfully playing together. Daily activities include: A table activity: Play Dough, Sensory, Art, Board Games Free Play: Dress Up, Block Center, Toy Kitchens, Puzzles Circle Time: Calendar, Story, Fingerplays, Music that is theme related Literacy: Preschool Story Time (at the Library once a week), Sight Reading, Sequence, Tracing and Writing, Letter Sounds, Letter Matching, Syllables, Ryme or Letter Matching Mathematics: Counting, Number Lines, Adding, Subtracting, Sorting, Shapes and Attributes, Ten Frames and Graphing Science: Exploring nature, conducting simple experiments, and learning about the world around us. Outdoor Play: Daily outdoor time, including age-appropriate activities like climbing, running, and playing in a safe and stimulating environment. I have a fenced in backyard with a sandbox, mud kitchen, little tyke cars, roller coasters slides, sleds for winter and child-sized shovels. We have a canopy for shade in the summer. There is a story walk across the street from my home. We also go to Heritage Park frequently, which is within walking distance from my home.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 07/28/2024; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Dog, Cat; Program Meals: Special Diets; 1 Star Registered Home;

Hours of Operation

Days of Operation Monday - Friday
Open Hours07:30:00 to 17:00:00

Inspection/Report History

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Type	Create Date	Due Date	Corrected Date	Status

Violation	2026-01-21	2026-02-18	2026-02-09	Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.2.5: There shall be at least one (1) easily accessible dry chemical fire extinguisher which has at least a 2-A: 10BC classification. This fire extinguisher shall be maintained in operating condition. It shall bear an official tag, properly signed, attesting to current operating condition.

Violation	2026-01-21	2026-02-18	2026-02-08	Appeal Period
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	2026-01-20	2026-02-18	2026-02-10	Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 5.3.2: Daily Health Check Upon arrival into the FCCH staff shall observe each child for symptoms of communicable disease and signs of injuries. Any obvious injuries shall be documented along with any comments from the parent pertaining to the child's condition. This documentation shall be maintained in the child's file for a minimum of 365 days.

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