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Little Dippers Doodle Children's Center

St Johnsbury, VT · Caledonia County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (2 reviews)
1198 Industrial Parkway, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
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Quick Facts

Capacity
150 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
School Bus Route, City Bus Route, From School, To School
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (802) 748-3226
1198 Industrial Parkway
St Johnsbury, VT 05819
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Licensed Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program - Licensed Provider
Active License
License Number
67281
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line

Reviews

3.0
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Samantha
2021-10-12 20:56:57
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I have 3 children who attend Dipper Doodles via bus from school. The staff are kind, caring, and go the extra mile to ensure all children are included in activities. My youngest is a handful but they work with him, not punish him. Very happy to be a part of this child care experience!

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Mommahawk
2017-12-07 08:24:41
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

My two year old son was there for three days. Two of which he came back scratched and bruises. With no explanation

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About the Provider

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We have extended hours so that family needs can be met. We have been in business for 23 years. We are a large center but small class size for more personal attention.
Additional Information: Program Meals: Allergy Awareness, Special Diets, Initial License Date: 04/29/2007; 4 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Special Schedule: In-Service Days;

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday - Friday
  • Open Hours05:00:00 to 17:00:00

Inspection/Report History

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Type Create Date Due Date Corrected Date Status
Violation 2023-06-09 2023-08-21 2023-08-07 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.1.4: The program director of a CBCCPP licensed to care for sixty (60) or more children shall be qualified as a teacher, shall have at least an additional twenty-four (24) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger, and shall have completed either: * A Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step Two (2) Certificate or Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Credential, Step Three (3); or * Successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in curriculum, and an additional nine (9) college credits in program management, staff supervision, administration, or human resource management.
Violation 2023-06-09 2023-09-15 Appeal Period
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 2023-06-09 2023-09-15 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.1.8: Bedding used by a child shall be stored in a manner that prevents contact with bedding used by other children.
Violation 2023-06-09 2023-09-15 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 7.2.4: The licensee shall ensure that no person shall be left alone with children without approval from the Division which shall be based on the results of the background check to include fingerprinting.
Violation 2023-05-12 2023-10-09 Appeal Period
Regulation/Restriction: 6.2.7.5: No punitive action shall be taken with children for not going to sleep, for toileting accidents, for failure to eat all or part of a meal or for failure to complete a prescribed activity.
Violation 2023-05-12 2023-09-15 Appeal Period
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 2023-05-12 2023-10-09 Appeal Period
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 2022-08-17 2022-09-02 2022-10-08 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.1.4: The program director of a CBCCPP licensed to care for sixty (60) or more children shall be qualified as a teacher, shall have at least an additional twenty-four (24) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger, and shall have completed either: * A Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step Two (2) Certificate or Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Credential, Step Three (3); or * Successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in curriculum, and an additional nine (9) college credits in program management, staff supervision, administration, or human resource management.
Violation 2021-08-06 2021-09-03 2021-09-03 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.6.1: The licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children and staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years. When the CBCCPP counts lock-down drills as allowed in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations, the licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each lock-down drill, the number of CBCCPP children and staff who participated, and note that the drill performed was a lock-down drill.
Violation 2021-08-06 2021-09-03 2021-09-03 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 2021-08-06 2021-09-10 2021-09-24 Final
Regulation/Restriction: 7.3.1.4: The program director of a CBCCPP licensed to care for sixty (60) or more children shall be qualified as a teacher, shall have at least an additional twenty-four (24) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger, and shall have completed either: * A Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step Two (2) Certificate or Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Credential, Step Three (3); or * Successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in curriculum, and an additional nine (9) college credits in program management, staff supervision, administration, or human resource management.

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