The Places You'll Grow Childcare and Preschool - Fair Haven VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

400 River St , Fair Haven VT 05743
(802) 353-6355

About the Provider

Description: We incorporate a lot of fun activities including: arts & crafts, structured and free play, music, song & dance, educational projects, etc. Because of this we believe we provide a great environment for children to feel heard, cared for, and comfortable. Arts or crafts activities, circle time, daily outside play, dramatic play, regular daily routines, sand & water play, songs or music activities and story time & literacy activities.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 07/03/2022; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Dog; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets; 1 Star Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 453290
  • Capacity: 18
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language
  • Type of Care: Full-Time
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2022-07-03
  • 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 2023-08-29 2023-09-21 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.6.2: All sanitizing and disinfecting solutions shall be EPA registered and used according to the manufacturers' instructions.
Violation 2023-08-29 2023-09-21 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.3: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to 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 during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children 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 2023-08-29 2023-09-21 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.2.8: Infants shall not be placed in cribs or port-a-cribs with bottles. Pacifiers are permitted in cribs and port-a-cribs with parental permission. Pacifiers may not have cords or clips that may pose a strangulation risk.
Violation 2023-08-29 2023-09-21 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.1.6: The outdoor play area shall be free of dumpsters, uncovered trash cans, highly flammable materials, standing pools of water and other hazards. Staff shall inspect the outdoor play area before children begin to play to make sure there are no hazards present such as, but not limited to, animal feces, litter, adult tools, or other items that might injure a child.
Violation 2023-08-29 2023-09-21 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.2.1: The licensee shall ensure that at least one (1) staff who has successfully completed and is currently certified in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR is on the premises at all times children are present.
Violation 2023-04-21 2023-05-05 2023-05-02 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.6.5: Staffing Schedule: A licensee shall maintain a written record of the daily schedule for at least 365 days of all staff including exact days and hours worked and the group of children to whom they are assigned.
Violation 2023-04-03 2023-04-18 2023-04-19 Final
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 2022-11-23 2022-11-28 2022-12-20 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.3.2: The licensee shall ensure that safe and sturdy gates are used on stairways accessible to children, at all times when children under thirty-six (36) months of age are present.
Violation 2022-11-23 2022-12-08 2022-12-20 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.2.2: The program director shall ensure that the meals and snacks provided meet the current USDA/Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements that are adjusted according to the age of each child.
Violation 2022-10-24 2022-11-11 2022-11-09 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.3.2: The licensee shall ensure that safe and sturdy gates are used on stairways accessible to children, at all times when children under thirty-six (36) months of age are present.
Violation 2022-10-24 2022-11-11 2022-11-09 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 2022-10-24 2022-11-11 2022-11-09 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.3.11: Each diaper changing procedure shall include: * Preparation: assemble supplies, staff member washes hands, prepares changing surface with either a disposable covering or ensure that the surface was recently cleaned and disinfected and bring the child to the diaper changing area. * Dirty Phase: remove soiled diaper, dispose of diaper, and cleanse diaper area of the child. * Clean Phase: put on clean diaper, dress child, and wash the child's hands. * Clean up: clean and disinfect the diaper changing surface, and staff member washes their own hands. * Record diaper change.
Violation 2022-10-24 2022-11-11 2022-11-09 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.5.2: Staff shall appropriately hold, touch, smile and talk to children.
Violation 2022-10-24 2022-11-11 2022-11-09 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.2.2: The program director shall ensure that the meals and snacks provided meet the current USDA/Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements that are adjusted according to the age of each child.
Violation 2022-10-24 2022-11-11 2022-11-11 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.7.2: Staff's expectations of children's behavior and responses to children's behavior shall be appropriate to each child's level of development and understanding. Guidance shall be designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

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