Leaps and Bounds Childcare, LLC - Essex VT Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider

25 Pinecrest Drive Suite G, Essex VT 05452
(802) 879-2021
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: We offer an array of STEAM and age appropriate activities that are catered to each child. We lead by the heart in all aspects of our program and remember how to offer curiosity, support, safety and education to the children in our care.

Additional Information: Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Initial License Date: 04/30/2009; Not Rated Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Other Non-Furry Animal; 2 Star Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 351200
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, French, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2019-08-18
  • 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 2026-03-24 2026-04-16 2026-04-14 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.4.3: The program director shall ensure that each group of children is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as a teacher associate for at least 75% of the hours of operation.
Violation 2026-03-24 2026-04-16 2026-04-14 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 2026-03-24 2026-04-16 2026-04-14 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 2024-04-29 2024-06-06 2025-04-08 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.2.3: Teacher Assistant A teacher assistant is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school age care and education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.
Violation 2024-03-07 2024-04-16 2024-04-16 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 2023-10-24 2024-01-24 2024-01-19 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.

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Reviews

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VTskier999 2016-02-07 14:21:22
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Terrible experience with this childcare- the Owner and Management care more about their handbook rules than the actual well-being of the child. Very unprofessional.

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