Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
✓ Licensed
Puffer Child Care Center, Inc.
Morrisville, VT
· Lamoille County
228 Industrial Park Dr.,
Morrisville, VT 05661
Quick Facts
Capacity
31 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time
Languages
English, American Sign Language
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
155266
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
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About the Provider
Puffer believes that children learn best through play and carefully plans activities and materials that allow children to explore and discover at their own pace through activities such as dramatic play, music, movement, books,manipulatives,art,etc.
Additional Information:
Initial License Date: 12/19/2010; 4 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available;
Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Furry Animal; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets;Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday - Friday
- Open Hours07:00:00 to 16:00:00
Inspection/Report History
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2026-05-21 | 2026-06-18 | 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2026-03-05 | 2026-04-06 | 2026-04-22 | 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 | 2026-03-05 | 2026-03-06 | 2026-04-15 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.6.5: All prescription medication administered by staff shall be in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-04-09 | 2025-05-21 | 2025-05-27 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.5: Children shall be protected from the harmful acts of other children. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-04-09 | 2025-05-21 | 2025-05-27 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.5.2: Staff shall appropriately hold, touch, smile and talk to children. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-03-11 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-03-19 | 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 | 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-08 | 2024-04-08 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.1.4.2.3: Children shall be engaged in developmentally appropriate play, sensory activities, and learning experiences in each of the following areas: * Communication and Expression: Language and literacy development, and creative arts; * Learning about the world: social studies, science, and math; and * Developing of self: approaches to learning, social and emotional development, growing, moving, and being healthy. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-08 | 2024-04-08 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.1.4: Staff who are qualified as defined in the rules in section 7.3 of these regulations, meet professional development requirements as defined in the rules in section 7.4 of these regulations, and are physically present and working with children may be counted in staff/child ratios. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-05 | 2024-04-05 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.3.2: Children shall not be required to sleep. Children who do not nap shall be provided space and equipment for quiet play. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-05 | 2024-04-05 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.3.12: The licensee shall post the diaper changing procedure at each diaper changing area. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-05 | 2024-04-05 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.1.5: Fencing installed after the effective date of these regulations shall: * Be a minimum of four (4) feet in height with openings no larger than 3.5 inches; * Equipped with gates with self-closing and self-latching mechanisms; and * Include at least two (2) exits with one (1) that does not lead into the CBCCPP. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-02-28 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.5.2: Staff shall appropriately hold, touch, smile and talk to children. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-02-28 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6: Supervision of Children Staff shall ensure visual supervision of children, except as allowed in rules 6.2.6.1-6.2.6.4 of these regulations. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-02-28 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.7.6: Profanity and obscene language shall not be used in the CBCCPP while children are present. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-28 | 2023-07-25 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.1.5: Fencing installed after the effective date of these regulations shall: * Be a minimum of four (4) feet in height with openings no larger than 3.5 inches; * Equipped with gates with self-closing and self-latching mechanisms; and * Include at least two (2) exits with one (1) that does not lead into the CBCCPP. | ||||
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