Reach for the Stars Childcare and Preschool - Essex VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

5 Ewing Place , Essex VT 05452
(802) 871-5117
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Our curriculum is designed to meet the developmental needs of the individual child, while also encouraging a sense of community and spirit of cooperation within the group. The entire staff receives comprehensive, ongoing professional development to stay current with the unique needs of young children and their families. Children, like adults, learn through their life experiences. It is our responsibility to provide an environment for children that allows them to develop the self-confidence to socialize, develop independent play, creativity, and a thirst for knowledge. We welcome the opportunity to offer these experiences for your child. A typical schedule is filled with opportunities that balance quiet/active, large group/small group, indoor/outdoor time, and teacher directed/child chosen play & activities. Our educators consider the life experiences, interests, and developmental levels of the children in the group, while also recognizing that the best learning occurs through play. Teachers are guiding, mentoring, modeling, as well as observing and reflecting, on both individual and group experiences. As an inclusive center, children are grouped according to developmental milestones, social-emotional development, as well as age.

Additional Information:

Initial License Date: 10/06/2013; Sibling Discount Available; 3 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness;

Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Furry Animal;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 196020
  • Capacity: 51
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Full-Time
  • Transportation: City Bus Route
  • Schools Served: Essex Elementary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: Oct 06, 2013
  • 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 2018-07-13 2018-08-09 2018-07-26 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.2.1: All outdoor play equipment shall be sturdy, safe, clean and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. * To prevent entrapment, no openings in equipment shall be between 3.5 and nine (9) inches. * Chains on swings shall have protective coverings and swing seats shall be made of soft materials with no sharp edges.

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Reviews

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anon May 18, 2023
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Communication is nonexistent, raises their rates every year to "help pay their staff so they don't leave" but then posts jobs for 14/hour and wonders why they can't get anyone. They say they care about families but their actions show they clearly don't. Money hungry is all its about. Go somewhere else.

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Anonymous Jun 26, 2019
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Chaos, poor response to children's needs, lack of leadership and qualifications, failure to adequately instruct young children on problem solving

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