The Children's Early Learning Space - Waterbury VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

397 Main Street Old Duxbury Elementary School, Waterbury VT 05676
(802) 244-5980

About the Provider

Description: Our play-based curriculum is built on the Responsive Curriculum and Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS). Activities address all developmental domains, including cognitive, social, emotional and physical, and are planned in response to children’s needs, interests, and questions about their world. We feel children learn best through play and therefore, we provide opportunities for children to play and explore their environment frequently throughout their daily schedule. Teachers observe and record individual and group behavior and plan activities, projects and themes to support and extend children’s inquiries, the exploration of their environment and their relationships. Teachers plan curriculum in all content and developmental areas, as a flexible framework for teaching, and to support the development of daily plans and learning experiences. The classroom environment is set up to promote independence and the opportunity for discovery and experimentation. Curriculum is developed to be accessible to all children based on the recognition that children differ in their learning styles, home lives, and in the ways that they understand and represent their world.

Additional Information:

 Program Description:  All programs are set up according to the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), TCELS has been NAEYC accredited since 2003. 5 Stars Early Childhood Program.

There are three programs at TCELS.  The infant/toddler program is for children 6 weeks to about 18 months.  The older toddler program is for children 18 months to about 3 years old.  The preschool program is for children 3 to 5 years old. 

Program Meals: Allergy Awareness

Initial License Date: 09/29/2005; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Furry Animal;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 3439
  • Capacity: 34
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC, 5 STARS
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Schools Served: East Montpelier Elementary School, Thatcher Brook Primary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: Sep 29, 2005
  • 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 2019-07-22 2019-08-12 2019-08-21 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.5.1: A licensee shall maintain a complete and up-to-date personnel file for staff working at the CBCCPP. A complete file shall contain, at minimum, the following information: * Name, date of birth, home address and telephone number; * Copies of current first aid and CPR certification; * Signed statement verifying understanding of legal requirement to report suspected child abuse and neglect; * Documentation of a current Records Check Authorization form; * Documentation of having read and having ready access to a current copy of applicable child care licensing regulations; * Administration of Medication training certification (if applicable); * Signed statement verifying current job title and supervisor's name; * Application for employment including references or reference checks; * Employment start date; * Documentation of completed Orientation Training; * Employment end date and reason for leaving, if applicable; * IPDP; and * Written annual performance reviews.
Violation 2019-07-22 2019-08-12 2019-08-21 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment, staff working with children 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 NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.
Violation 2019-07-22 2019-08-12 2019-08-21 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 2.3.8.8: The prospective licensee shall ensure that the drinking water system complies with the testing requirements in the Vermont Water Supply Rule and have a first draw test for lead analyzed by a Drinking Water Laboratory certified by the State of Vermont according to 18 V.S.A. S501b. * Results shall meet Vermont standards. * Water may be remedied and retested to ensure potability if any test(s) are elevated. * Bottled water for drinking shall be provided until such time as the drinking water system meets Vermont standards. * Information from this water test shall be included in the initial application.

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