Registered Home
✓ Licensed
Butler, Karen
Bennington, VT
· Bennington County
McGuire St,
Bennington, VT 05257
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Daytime, Full-Time
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Registered Home
Active License
License Number
3787
Licensed Since
2006
Issued By
Vermont Agency of Human Services
District Office
Vermont Child Care Consumer Line
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About the Provider
We love to do crafts, dance, play outside and learn what will be expected in preschool. My day care has a schedule of activities and the children always know what happens next in their day. Everything is a learning opportunity. Program curriculum includes dramatic play, sand and water play, songs and story time.
Additional Information:
Sibling Discount Available; Special Schedule: In-Service Days; Initial License Date: 02/05/2006; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Dog; 2 Star Registered Home;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday - Friday
- Open Hours08:00:00 to 16:00:00
Inspection/Report History
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| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2025-10-24 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-05-05 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-30 | 2026-05-04 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.6.8: The FCCP shall ensure that there is a record of the administration of all medications including medication dosage, time of administration, name of staff administering, and any adverse effects observed. These records shall be maintained for 365 days from the start date of medication administration, and may be kept in the child's file or in a medication administration log. | ||||
| Violation | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-30 | 2025-11-12 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.6.2: The FCCP shall ensure that only staff, who have completed a training course, approved by the Division, administer medication in the FCCH. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-11-19 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.6.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that evacuation drills are conducted at least once a month, and children and staff are evacuated in less than three (3) minutes. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-11-19 | 2024-12-10 | 2025-06-24 | 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 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, dispose of diaper, and staff member washes their own hands. * Record diaper change. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-11-19 | 2024-12-10 | 2025-06-24 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.1.1: The FCCP shall ensure that adults and children wash their hands: * Upon arrival at the FCCH; * Before they eat, prepare or handle food; * Before and after handling raw meat; * Before feeding children; * After toileting or diapering; * After cleaning; * After taking out the garbage; * After handling animals; and * After outdoor play. | ||||
| Violation | 2024-01-19 | 2024-11-30 | 2024-11-22 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-17 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.6.1.1: The FCCP 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 FCCP will address and manage the following situations and responsibilities: * Evacuations or other emergencies such as leaving the premises 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 FCCH 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 FCCH; * A system to account for all children and staff at evacuation meeting place; * An process for relocation if necessary including safe transportation; * A system for sheltering in place if the FCCP and children present need to remain in the FCCH for an extended period; and * Staff chain of command and individual staff roles and responsibilities, (if applicable) during emergencies. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-01-17 | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-17 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 6.1.4.2.1: The FCCP shall ensure that the amount of awake time children under twenty-four (24) months of age spend in any confining equipment, such as a crib, playpen, port-a-crib, swing, or seat is limited to less than thirty (30) minutes in any two (2) hour period. | ||||
| Violation | 2023-01-17 | 2023-01-17 | 2023-01-17 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.2.3.6: The FCCP shall ensure that used disposable diapers are placed in a leak proof bag or container that is washable and has a firmly fitting cover. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-01-31 | 2022-03-01 | 2022-02-23 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.1.1: The FCCP shall ensure that each child, except school age children, has an individual crib, port-a-crib, cot, mat, or bed that is safe for the child's age and development, in good repair, and used by only one child each day. No child shall nap directly on the floor or on furniture not designed for sleeping. Cribs or port-a-cribs shall be used for children under the age of twelve (12) months. Children shall not nap in cribs or port-a-cribs if they are physically able to climb out unassisted. | ||||
| Violation | 2022-01-31 | 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment the FCCP 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 | 2022-01-31 | 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-11 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.7.3: Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-10-01 | 2020-11-01 | 2020-10-14 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.3.7.3: Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS. | ||||
| Violation | 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-16 | 2020-10-06 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.1.2.6: The extinguisher shall be visibly mounted to the wall near an exit door. | ||||
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