Upper Valley Waldorf School
80 Bluff Road, Hartford, VT
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Dawna Slarve is a home daycare in Hartland, Vermont. It is registered with the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 1, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Regulation 5.10.1.2.5: There shall be at least one (1) easily accessible dry chemical fire extinguisher which has at least a 2-A: 10BC classification. This fire extinguisher shall be maintained in operating condition. It shall bear an official tag, properly signed, attesting to current operating condition.
“The fire extinguisher's inspection tag showed the last inspection was completed in June 2024. The provider stated she has not had the fire extinguisher inspected since June 2024. Corrective Action: By 1/5/2026, submit an email to the licensor confirming that the fire extinguisher has been inspected and tagged. Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged yearly.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
Regulation 5.10.1.8: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The FCCP shall comply with the requirements of 18 V.S.A. Chapter 38 Vermont Lead Law and shall ensure that Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) is performed. This includes but is not limited to protecting children from peeling or chipping paint, and dust build up from the friction of moving doors or windows.
“IRC Compliance Report was not available on the Vermont Department of Health website. When discussed with the provider she stated she had not completed the report yet. Corrective Action: Submit the IRC Compliance Statement to the Vermont Department of Health by 1/5/2026. Email the licensor by 1/5/2026 confirming the report has been submitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
Regulation 5.10.1.10.4: Devices that diffuse or omit airborne chemicals such as anti-pest strips, ozone generators, plug-in air fresheners, nail polish, nail polish remover, and aerosol sprays shall not be used in the FCCH while children are present.
“An essential oil diffuser in the living room next to the couch was on and omitting vapor while children were present at the program. Corrective Action: Immediately stop using the essential oil diffuser while children are present at the program. Email the licensor by 1/5/2026 to confirm the diffuser is no longer being used during program hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
Regulation 7.1.2.1: The FCCP shall have successfully completed pediatric first aid and CPR prior to being licensed and must remain currently certified.
“A review of the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account reflected and the provider statement confirmed that their First Aid and CPR certificate had expired on 11/30/2025. Corrective Action: By 1/5/2026, email the licensor your current First Aid/CPR certificate. Ensure ongoing certification is maintained and that the certificates are submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to meet compliance with this rule.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
Regulation 7.1.2.2: The FCCP shall ensure that at least one (1) responsible adult who has successfully completed and is currently certified in pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR is on the premises at all times children are present.
“A review of the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account reflected and the provider statement confirmed that their First Aid and CPR certificate had expired on 11/30/2025. Corrective Action: By 1/5/2026, complete CPR and First Aid Training. Submit the CPR/First Aid certification to Northern Lights copying the licensor on the same email.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
Regulation 7.1.2.1: The FCCP shall have successfully completed pediatric first aid and CPR prior to being licensed and must remain currently certified.
“Staff A has been employed since 7/10/24 their CPR and First Aid expired in September 2024 according to the Providers statement. Staff A had not maintained CPR and First Aid certification as required. Corrective Action: Ensure Staf A obtains CPR and First Aid certification by 12/20/24 or prior if working in the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
Regulation 5.10.1.10.3: All poisonous or toxic materials shall be inaccessible to children.
“The cabinet in the bathroom did not have the child proof lock in place, and several items to be kept out of reach of children were observed on counters, in cupboards and on the washing machine. Corrective Action: Ensure that all items to be kept out of reach of children are stored in a manner which makes them inaccessible. Develop a system to ensure that this is in compliance prior to children arriving each day and is maintained during hours of operation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
Regulation 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, 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.
“Ensure that drills are completed and documented each month. Develop a system to ensrue this practice meets compliance. Corrective Action: The evacuation drills were documented on attendance sheets, however their was no drill accounted for in June or August 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Dawna Slarve is registered with the state and operating. This is how Vermont authorizes this type of child care.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 299-1188 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 299-1188 to ask.
(802) 299-1188.
Hartland, VT 05052. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.