Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
✓ Licensed
Playworks Child Center
Springfield, VT
· Windsor County
2 Main Street,
Springfield, VT 05150
Quick Facts
Capacity
66 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
Active License
License Number
3098
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
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About the Provider
Playworks provides children with a nurturing environment in which to grow and learn. Hands-on learning facilitated by our caring staff is intended to develop creativity and self-esteem. The goal is to provide children with exciting new experiences integrating VELS and Creative Curriculum with the principle that play is the child's work. Our daily curriculum includes access to computer, arts/craft activities, circle/meeting time, dramatic play, science & exploration, story time & literacy activities, songs/music activities, regular daily routine, play-based program, and part-day preschool program (5 hours blocks).
Additional Information:
Sibling Discount Available; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Initial License Date: 06/05/2011; 5 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday - Friday
- Open Hours06:00:00 to 18:00:00
Inspection/Report History
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2025-07-31 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-12 | 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 | 2019-11-18 | 2020-01-20 | 2020-01-20 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.1: Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately. | ||||
| Violation | 2019-11-18 | 2020-01-20 | 2020-02-03 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 4.4.2: Staff shall encourage and facilitate two-way communication between the CBCCPP and parents. Staff shall communicate regularly to parents about CBCCPP activities and program policies, community resources, and shall allow many opportunities for parents to provide information, identify preferences, ask questions, and share concerns. | ||||
| Violation | 2019-11-18 | 2020-01-20 | 2020-01-23 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.3: Orientation of Staff The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and 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, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available. | ||||
| Violation | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-30 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.1.3: The program director shall ensure that the number of staff present meets requirements described in the chart below for ages of children, maximum group size, and staff/child ratios at any time of day. | ||||
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