The Winston L. Prouty Center For Child Development - Brattleboro VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

20 Winston Prouty Way , Brattleboro VT 05301
(802) 257-7852

About the Provider

Description: Educational Philosophy: The Early Learning Center (ELC) is an inclusive early education program serving infants to preschool-aged children. We use the Roots Approach, which is influenced by the work of Magda Gerber/Emmi Pickler/RIE, Early MTSS, CSEFEL Pyramid Model, and Brazelton Touchpoints. The Roots Approach is Responsive, Respectful, Relationship-based, Reflective Early Care and Education. Responsive: We believe that careful observation and attention in all our interactions leads to authentic and intentional responses. Respectful: We believe that all people- children, families, caregivers, colleagues- deserve respect. We recognize and value our unique perspectives, differences, and commonalities. In our interactions, we strive to try to understand each other, to build on strengths, and assume competence no matter the age. Reflective: We believe that reflection begins with curiosity. Reflective practitioners try to understand, ask questions, and remain open to feedback and change. Reflection may happen in the moment, before, or after an interaction, offering an opportunity to be more intentional in future interactions and help to build relationship and competence.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 09/01/2006; 5 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 259832
  • Capacity: 54
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Chinese
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2016-07-10
  • 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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Type Create Date Due Date Corrected Date Status
Violation 2025-08-27 2025-11-05 2026-01-29 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.1: Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately.
Violation 2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2025-01-09 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.4: When children are outside playing, staff shall be outside visually supervising the children.
Violation 2024-07-31 2024-09-20 2024-09-06 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 2024-07-31 2024-09-20 2024-09-06 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.3.2: Daily Health Check Upon arrival into the CBCCPP 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 2023-10-11 2023-10-31 2023-10-31 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 2023-08-22 2023-09-15 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.7.4.4: No form of inappropriate discipline or corporal punishment shall be used with children such as but not limited to: Confining a child in an enclosed or darkened area, such as a closet or a locked room;
Violation 2021-12-08 2021-12-15 2021-12-08 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.5.7: The licensee shall ensure that air conditioners, electric fans and heaters, including all floor or window fans are inaccessible to children when they pose a health or safety hazard. If they are mounted indoors or outdoors they shall be securely attached.
Violation 2021-12-08 2021-12-29 2021-12-22 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 2021-12-08 2021-01-15 2022-01-13 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.7.1.1: The licensee 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 licensee will address and manage the following situations and responsibilities: Evacuations or other emergencies such as leaving the premise 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 CBCCPP 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 CBCCPP; A system to account for all children and staff at the evacuation meeting place; A process for relocation if necessary, including safe transportation; A system for shelter in place if the staff and children present need to remain in the CBCCPP for an extended period; and Staff chain of command and individual staff roles and responsibilities, (if applicable) during emergencies.
Violation 2021-12-08 2021-01-15 2021-12-08 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 2018-11-13 2018-12-05 2018-12-03 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 4.4.1: Staff shall regularly communicate with parents about their child's daily activities and behavior. For children under twenty-four (24) months of age this shall include feedings, diapering, resting, and developmental progress as specified in the rule 6.1.5.1.2 of these regulations.

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