Vermont ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DCF license posted in visible location

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.1

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.1

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.1

Parent handbook current and available

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.2

Written policies and procedures current

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.2

Fee schedule posted or provided to parents

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.2

Liability insurance current and adequate

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.3

Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.2

DCF contact information posted

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.2

Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.4

All staff have current background clearances (VCIC and FBI)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.2

Child Abuse Registry checks completed

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.2

Director meets education/experience requirements

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.1

Lead teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.1

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.3

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.3

Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.3

Annual training requirements met (24 hours)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.4

Orientation training completed within 90 days

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.4

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.3

Medication administration training current

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.3

Staff files complete with required documentation

Ref: VT CCL Reg 3.5

Enrollment forms complete for all children

Ref: VT CCL Reg 4.1

Emergency contact information current

Ref: VT CCL Reg 4.1

Immunization records current (VT IMR verified)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 4.2

Health assessments on file

Ref: VT CCL Reg 4.2

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: VT CCL Reg 4.1

Allergy and special health needs documented

Ref: VT CCL Reg 4.2

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: VT CCL Reg 4.3

Individual health care plans current (if applicable)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 4.2

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: VT CCL Reg 4.4

Parent rights acknowledgment signed

Ref: VT CCL Reg 2.1

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.2

Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.3

Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.5

Handwashing procedures followed and documented

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.1

Diapering and toileting procedures posted

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.1

Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.4

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.6

Illness exclusion policy current

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.1

Water temperature safe (120°F max)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.5

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: VT CCL Reg 5.5

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 8.3

Severe weather drill records current (quarterly)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 8.3

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: VT CCL Reg 8.3

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: VT CCL Reg 8.3

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: VT CCL Reg 8.2

Emergency contact lists readily available

Ref: VT CCL Reg 8.3

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: VT CCL Reg 6.1

STARS rating posted (if participating)

Ref: VT STARS