Visual Eyes Creativity Center - Thetford VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

35 Five Corners Road , Thetford VT 05075
(802) 785-3027

About the Provider

Description: We strive to provide the "traditional Vermont" childhood. We do gardening, processing foods, maple sugaring, climbing trees and outdoor play in natural spaces. We also offer preschool education, creative opportunities and multi-age play and learning. We mix age groups to increase interactions among all ages as activites permit.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 05/23/2010; 1 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Furry Animal, Other Non-Furry Animal; Special Schedule: In-Service Days; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 144203
  • Capacity: 20
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Other
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: School Bus Route
  • Schools Served: Thetford Elementary School
  • Initial License Issue Date: May 23, 2010
  • 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 2022-12-20 2023-01-24 2022-12-24 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.2.3.3: All food shall be stored in containers that are dated. Food items used by or intended for specific children shall be plainly labeled.
Violation 2022-12-20 2023-01-24 2022-12-20 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.6.4: Infants shall be held for bottle-feeding until they are able to hold an unsupported bottle. At no time shall a bottle be propped for feeding an infant.
Violation 2022-12-20 2023-01-24 2022-12-24 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.2.1.3: The kitchen and all food preparation, storage and serving areas, and utensils shall be kept clean, sanitary, and free of insects, rodents, dust, and other contaminants.
Violation 2022-02-24 2022-05-01 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.1: General Safety: The licensee shall ensure the physical facilities of the CBCCPP, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety, and well-being of the children.
Violation 2022-01-26 2022-02-16 2022-02-16 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 2022-01-20 2022-02-16 2022-03-18 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.2.1.3: The kitchen and all food preparation, storage and serving areas, and utensils shall be kept clean, sanitary, and free of insects, rodents, dust, and other contaminants.
Violation 2022-01-20 2022-02-16 2022-02-16 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.2.5: Soft objects, toys or loose bedding shall not be used in infants' sleep areas. Soft or loose bedding includes: bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, and bibs. Infants shall not be swaddled for sleep.
Violation 2022-01-20 2022-02-16 2022-03-01 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.4.4: All staff shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. Substitutes filling a staff position for less than thirty (30) consecutive days within a 365 day period shall be exempt.
Violation 2022-01-20 2022-02-16 2022-02-16 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.11.1.3: The program director shall ensure that menus are planned in advance, dated, and posted so that they are clearly visible to parents. Any changes to the posted menu shall be noted. Menus of meals and snacks for the preceding six (6) weeks shall be kept on file.
Violation 2022-01-20 2022-02-16 2022-03-18 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.1: The program director shall ensure that the CBCCPP, its furnishings, and toys are kept in a clean and orderly condition.
Violation 2022-01-20 2022-02-16 2022-03-18 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.1: General Safety: The licensee shall ensure the physical facilities of the CBCCPP, grounds, equipment, and toys present no hazard to the health, safety, and well-being of the children.
Violation 2022-01-20 2022-02-16 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.4.5: Garbage, recycling and compost shall be removed daily from rooms used by children.
Violation 2021-05-24 2021-06-17 2021-06-11 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 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 2019-06-28 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 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 2019-07-01 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.4.5.1: The program director shall ensure that the CBCCPP, its furnishings, and toys are kept in a clean and orderly condition.

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