Neck of the Woods - Waitsfield VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

1673 Main Street , Waitsfield VT 05673
(802) 496-6689

About the Provider

Description: Philosophy and Values: At Neck of the Woods, we firmly believe in a strengths-based approach to education and learning, and to social and emotional growth for children as well as their families and communities. Here, in the heart of the Mad River Valley of Vermont, we see ourselves as a vital thread woven into the tapestry of our community. With a child-centered approach to teaching a sense of place, a sense of self, and a sense of wonder, we encourage deep communication skills, collaborative play (& work!), natural affinity-building, academic growth, and holistic wellness. With inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach to education, in connection with Howard Gardener's Multiple Intelligences, we strive to provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate environment. Our environment and our curriculum value the rights of children, and emphasizes respectful communication, empowerment, and resilience as key pieces of a healthy child that grows into a happy, healthy and well-adjusted adult.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 08/30/2020; Sibling Discount Available; 1 Star Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Non-Furry Animal; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 432220
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: From Home, To Home, From School
  • Schools Served: Moretown Elementary School, Waitsfield Elementary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2020-08-30
  • 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 2023-02-21 2023-04-04 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.2.3: The Division at its discretion, may use the results of a background check on file with the Division as long as it has been completed within the last five (5) years and instead of requiring a new background check.
Violation 2022-03-15 2022-05-06 2022-06-18 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 2021-07-21 2021-08-13 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.5.4.3: When twelve (12) or fewer enrolled children swim or play in an in ground or above ground pools or natural or manmade bodies of water at one (1) time, the licensee shall maintain the following staff/child ratios if no lifeguard is present: * One (1) adult: two (2) children for infants/toddlers and pre-kindergarten age children; * One (1) adult: six (6) children for school age children.
Violation 2021-07-21 2021-08-13 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.1.4: If fencing is used, it shall be sturdy, safe, and reinforced to give support, constructed to discourage climbing, and shall not prevent visual supervision of children by staff.

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