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Deborah Clifford
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About Deborah Clifford
Deborah Clifford is a home daycare in Hardwick, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (802) 472-5556 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| 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 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Deborah Clifford
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #A95-799
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2020Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 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.
“Four (4) of the children's files reviewed were missing the general health examination information. The children have been in care for more than 45 days. Corrective Action: By 02/17/2020, obtain documentation that the children have received a well care exam. Develop a system on how you will comply with this rule within 45 days of children's enrollment and submit the plan to this licensor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2020
Jul 30, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 5.1.3: Immunizations: The FCCP shall maintain documentation in the child's file of each child's current immunization status. * Immunization records shall include the immunization administered and the date of each immunization. The immunization record should be updated after each additional immunization has been received. * If an enrolled child is in the process of complying with immunization requirements in accordance with the Vermont recommended immunization schedule, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form. * If a child has not had a required immunization due to a Vermont allowed exemption, documentation in the child's file shall include the required Vermont Department of Health form.
“In a sampling of four files, two files were missing immunization information. Corrective Action: Provider will review all children's files to ensure that they are complete. The missing immunization information shall be in children's files by 8/17/2018. Provider should email to this Licensor confirming that the required information is in the children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2018
Sep 14, 2017Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 6.2.5.4: No form of inappropriate discipline or corporal punishment shall be used with children such as but not limited to:
“Deborah reports that she has threatened to put soap in a child's mouth as a form of discipline and incentive for the child to stop using foul language. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, only appropriate and positive methods of guidance and discipline practices will be used with children in care. Deborah will complete at least two hours of professional development that meets Northern Lights Criteria with a focus on appropriate guidance and discipline practices by January 30th, 2018. Documentation of the training will be submitted to Deborah's BFIS Quality and Credential account upon completion. Deborah will submit an e-mail to this licensor by 12/1/17 containing the name, description, and date of the training she has enrolled in. Deborah will also submit in writing her policy on positive guidance and discipline practices to this licensor by 12/1/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2017
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FAQ
Questions about Deborah Clifford
Is Deborah Clifford licensed?
Yes. Deborah Clifford is registered with the state and operating. This is how Vermont authorizes this type of child care.
When was Deborah Clifford last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Deborah Clifford had rules cited by the state?
No. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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.
How many children can Deborah Clifford care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Deborah Clifford's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 472-5556 to confirm.
How much does Deborah Clifford cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 472-5556 to ask.
What is Deborah Clifford's phone number?
(802) 472-5556.
Where is Deborah Clifford?
Hardwick, VT 05843. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.