Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
VT. Achievement Center Early Education & Care Program, gram
Rutland, VT
· Rutland County
88 Park Street,
Rutland, VT 05702
Quick Facts
Capacity
86 children
Age Range
Toddler, Preschool
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
School Bus Route, City Bus Route
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 8027752395612
Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
2805
Licensed Since
2005
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
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About the Provider
The goal of the Vermont Achievement Center Early Education and Care program is to promote independence, self-esteem and growth in the areas of motor skills and language development, play skills, social competency and school readiness. Every child is a gift to their family, friends, and community. Children warrant respect, dignity, safety, love and knowledge. Quality caregiving nurtures each child and their family to reach their full potential through promotion of their individuality, culture, relationships, strengths, and genuine value. Play-based education provides opportunities for chidlren to safely experiment with the world and to experience the joy of pursuing one's passions and talents. Children inherently deserve quality caregiving and education each moment of their day. Activities include: art/craft, circle time, daily outside play, dramatic play, regular daily routine, part day preschool program, sand/water, songs/music, and story time/literacy activities.
Additional Information:
Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Special Schedule: In-Service Days; Initial License Date: 06/02/2005; 3 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Non-Furry Animal;
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30:00 to 16:30:00
- Tuesday07:30:00 to 16:30:00
- Wednesday07:30:00 to 16:30:00
- Thursday07:30:00 to 16:30:00
- Friday07:30:00 to 16:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2026-02-04 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-02-18 | 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 | 2026-02-04 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-02-18 | 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 | 2025-10-29 | 2025-11-06 | 2025-11-07 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.6.5: Sanitizing of the following items shall be done on the following schedule: Before and after each use: * Food preparation surfaces; * Dining tables and highchair trays; and * Non flushing potty chairs. After each use: * Eating utensils and dishes; At the end of each day: * Food preparation appliances; * Plastic mouthed toys; and * Pacifiers. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-10-29 | 2025-11-06 | 2025-11-07 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.3.6: The licensee shall ensure that used disposable diapers are placed in a container that is washable and has a cover that prevents children from accessing the diapers. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-08-14 | 2025-09-10 | 2025-09-25 | 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 | 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-25 | 2025-07-22 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios 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 shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-25 | 2025-07-22 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 2.3.9.3: The licensee shall ensure that all staff have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-11-06 | 2024-12-18 | 2025-07-24 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios 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 shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-11-06 | 2024-12-18 | 2025-07-23 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 2.3.9.3: The licensee shall ensure that all staff have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-07-24 | 2024-09-05 | 2025-09-05 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.7.3: Staff shall use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-07-24 | 2024-09-05 | 2025-09-05 | 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 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-06-30 | 2024-06-16 | 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 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-06-30 | 2024-09-05 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.5.2: Staff shall appropriately hold, touch, smile and talk to children. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-30 | 2024-06-17 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 2.3.1.5: The licensee shall not interfere with, impede, deter, provide false information or cause another to do any of the aforementioned, or in any manner hinder the Department or its agent(s) in an investigation or inspection. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-30 | 2024-06-14 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.7.3: Staff shall use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-13 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios 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 shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-13 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.5: The licensee, staff, and auxiliary staff shall be trained in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-13 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-13 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 2.3.9.3: The licensee shall ensure that all staff have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | 2023-11-15 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.3.2: Staff shall have an established procedure for checking diapers regularly including visually inspecting children's diapers at least every two (2) hours. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-13 | 2023-12-15 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.1: The licensee shall ensure that the CBCCPP environment and practices support children's health and safety. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| 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 | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.2: Staff shall know the whereabouts and activities of all school age children at all times and shall be able to physically respond immediately. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| 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 | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| 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 | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-22 | Appeal Period | |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.2.5: Self-reported violations: If an incident or situation occurs in a CBCCPP while children are present that could be considered a serious violation as defined in the rule 2.2.50 of these regulations, the licensee has a responsibility to self-report this to the Division within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident. A complete report will include a description of the incident, what the licensee has done to verify the particulars of what occurred, and how the licensee has taken corrective action to ensure the safety and well-being of children and to prevent a future serious violation. If such a report is received in a timely manner from a licensee with a history of consistent regulatory compliance, no child has been seriously injured or harmed as a result of the incident or situation, and the licensee has taken prompt and appropriate corrective action; the Division may, on a case by case basis and at the Division's discretion, elect to issue a warning, rather than a violation related to that incident or situation. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-02 | 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 | 2022-12-28 | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-06 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment, the licensee 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 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-03 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.8.4.1: The program director shall consult with the child's parent(s) and professionals, as appropriate, to develop and implement a plan to address concerns, with the goal of continuing the child's enrollment. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-04 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.1.4.4.4: Screen time shall be supervised by staff. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-03 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.6.2: Staff shall know the whereabouts and activities of all school age children at all times and shall be able to physically respond immediately. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-02-11 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-07 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.5: The licensee, staff, and auxiliary staff shall be trained in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-15 | 2021-07-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.2.1: Serious injury or death of a child: The licensee shall make a timely report to the Division of any injury or accident involving an enrolled child resulting in in-patient or out-patient medical or dental treatment or death. In the event of a death, a verbal report shall be made immediately followed by a written report within twenty-four (24) hours. In the event of an injury or accident resulting in in-patient or out-patient medical treatment, a verbal report shall be made within forty-eight (48) hours and the written report shall be made within five (5) business days. | ||||
| Violation | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-15 | 2021-07-16 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.8.3: Staff shall create and file an incident report for each accident, injury or medical emergency that leaves a visible mark, or first aid has been administered, even when medical treatment is not required. An incident report shall include the name of the child, date, description of the injury or medical emergency, how it occurred, adult witnesses, first aid provided, and medical care required. The child's parent shall be provided a copy of the report at pick up that day. Serious injuries, animal bites and death must be reported to the Division as specified in the rules in section 3.2 of these regulations. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-09-08 | 2020-10-19 | 2020-10-07 | 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 licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including 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 licensee shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, staff shall ensure that children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient. | ||||
| Violation | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-14 | 2019-10-04 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.2.3.2: All food shall be stored in containers that are dated. Food items used by or intended for specific children shall be plainly labeled. | ||||
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