Registered Home
✓ Licensed
Smith, Elizabeth
Chittenden, VT
· Rutland County
Ager Road,
Chittenden, VT 05737
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Type of Care
After School, Daytime, Full-Time
Transportation
School Bus Route
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Licensed Registered Home
Active License
License Number
31098
Licensed Since
2005
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
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About the Provider
We are a caring community where children will feel a sense of belonging and know they are a valued member of the group.They will be encouraged to think about other children's feelings and show compassion.
Additional Information:
Initial License Date: 06/01/2005; Area Description: Smoke Free; Special Schedule: In-Service Days; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets; 1 Star Registered Home;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-23 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 4.7: The FCCP shall establish written policies and procedures. Written information provided to parents of all children enrolled in the FCCH shall include, at minimum: * Assurance that parents have access to the FCCH and their child(ren) without prior notice and have access to their children's records as required in the rule 3.3.4.6 of these regulations; * A description of information needed from parents for child's enrollment file as required in rules in section 3.3.4.1 of these regulations; * A typical daily schedule of activities; * Information about fees and payment policies; * Information about hours of operation and closings; * Procedures for signing children in and out; * Procedures for emergencies as required in the rules in section 3.6 of these regulations; * Information about the nutrition, meals and meal preparation at the FCCH; * Safe sleep policies, as applicable; * No smoking policy; * Information about results from the test for lead in the drinking water and any plan for remediation; * FCCH policies on field trips, other off-site activity and transportation; * FCCH health policies including illness exclusions, administration of medication, and immunizations; * FCCH policies and practice regarding positive guidance and behavior management; * Assurance that confidentiality of child and family information is maintained; * Information about the requirement to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required in the rules in section 3.2 of these regulations; * Assurance that non-discrimination and respect for each child's family and culture is maintained; * FCCH approach to ensure wholesome growth and positive developmental experiences for children enrolled; * FCCH policies related to the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities; * A description of religious activities, if any; * Information on how to access these FCCH regulations and other information about child development online; * Information concerning complaint procedures; * Information about the Child Care Consumer Line, including the telephone number (1-800-649-2642); and * FCCH policies and procedures related to the expulsion of children. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-06 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the FCCP shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, included recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the FCCP shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, the FCCP shall ensure that the children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-20 | 2025-06-06 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.6.6: The FCCP shall ensure that all prescription medication is in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-20 | 2025-05-21 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.6.2.1: The FCCP shall have a written evacuation diagram with evacuation routes posted on each level of the home that is used by the children. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-20 | 2025-05-21 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.7.3: Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-20 | 2025-05-23 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.4: Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-20 | 2025-06-06 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.2.6: The extinguisher shall be visibly mounted to the wall near an exit door. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.6.1.1: The FCCP shall develop and maintain a written Emergency Response Plan to respond to a full range of emergencies both natural and man-made. A complete plan shall include how the FCCP will address and manage the following situations and responsibilities: * Evacuations or other emergencies such as leaving the premises and lockdown situations; * Specific concerns related to the location of the program, such as proximity to a nuclear reactor, an area prone to flooding or power loss; * Notifying the local authorities of the emergency; * A system for notifying the parents of the emergency; * Notifying the local emergency planning committee regarding the location of the FCCH and using the committee as a resource in emergency planning for the program; * A system of identifying the children and staff present at the time of the emergency and maintaining knowledge of their whereabouts; * A system for handling infants, toddlers, and children with special needs; * An established evacuation meeting location within walking distance of the FCCH; * A system to account for all children and staff at evacuation meeting place; * An process for relocation if necessary including safe transportation; * A system for sheltering in place if the FCCP and children present need to remain in the FCCH for an extended period; and * Staff chain of command and individual staff roles and responsibilities, (if applicable) during emergencies. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.10.3: All poisonous or toxic materials shall be inaccessible to children. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment the FCCP shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-16 | Final |
| 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. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.6.2.1: The FCCP shall have a written evacuation diagram with evacuation routes posted on each level of the home that is used by the children. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.6.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in less than three (3) minutes. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.2.6: The extinguisher shall be visibly mounted to the wall near an exit door. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-16 | 2025-04-24 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 4.7: The FCCP shall establish written policies and procedures. Written information provided to parents of all children enrolled in the FCCH shall include, at minimum: * Assurance that parents have access to the FCCH and their child(ren) without prior notice and have access to their children's records as required in the rule 3.3.4.6 of these regulations; * A description of information needed from parents for child's enrollment file as required in rules in section 3.3.4.1 of these regulations; * A typical daily schedule of activities; * Information about fees and payment policies; * Information about hours of operation and closings; * Procedures for signing children in and out; * Procedures for emergencies as required in the rules in section 3.6 of these regulations; * Information about the nutrition, meals and meal preparation at the FCCH; * Safe sleep policies, as applicable; * No smoking policy; * Information about results from the test for lead in the drinking water and any plan for remediation; * FCCH policies on field trips, other off-site activity and transportation; * FCCH health policies including illness exclusions, administration of medication, and immunizations; * FCCH policies and practice regarding positive guidance and behavior management; * Assurance that confidentiality of child and family information is maintained; * Information about the requirement to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required in the rules in section 3.2 of these regulations; * Assurance that non-discrimination and respect for each child's family and culture is maintained; * FCCH approach to ensure wholesome growth and positive developmental experiences for children enrolled; * FCCH policies related to the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities; * A description of religious activities, if any; * Information on how to access these FCCH regulations and other information about child development online; * Information concerning complaint procedures; * Information about the Child Care Consumer Line, including the telephone number (1-800-649-2642); and * FCCH policies and procedures related to the expulsion of children. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-16 | 2025-04-24 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.4: Drinking water shall be readily available to children at all times. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-26 | 2023-05-12 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.3: The FCCP shall establish a system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the FCCH. The FCCP shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children s attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-26 | 2023-06-02 | Final |
| 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 | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-26 | 2023-05-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.4.4: When children are outside playing, the FCCP and/or staff shall be outside supervising the children. If due to the mixed ages of the children and the need to step away to meet basic care needs of children, the FCCP and/or staff may supervise the school age children from inside the home provided that the children can be seen from inside and the outside play area is fenced to prevent the children from leaving the play area. Children younger than school age shall not play outside without the FCCP and/or staff person present at any time. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-08 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-14 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.1.1: The FCCP shall ensure that each child, except school age children, has an individual crib, port-a-crib, cot, mat, or bed that is safe for the child's age and development, in good repair, and used by only one child each day. No child shall nap directly on the floor or on furniture not designed for sleeping. Cribs or port-a-cribs shall be used for children under the age of twelve (12) months. Children shall not nap in cribs or port-a-cribs if they are physically able to climb out unassisted. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-27 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.1.5: Children shall be supervised by FCCP and/or staff while napping or resting. The FCCP and/or staff shall directly observe a sleeping child at least every fifteen (15) minutes to check the child's face, view the color of the child's skin, and check on the child's breathing. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-23 | Final |
| 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 | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-14 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-27 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.1: General Safety: The FCCP shall ensure the physical facilities of the FCCH, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the children. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-02-26 | 2021-03-12 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years. | ||||
| Violation | 2018-06-06 | 2018-06-29 | 2018-06-26 | Final |
| 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. | ||||
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