Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR
203 Country Club Road, Montpelier, VT
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Denise Routhier is a home daycare in Barre Town, 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 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| 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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Denise Routhier has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 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 5.4.2.5: Soft objects, toys or loose bedding shall not be used in infant sleep areas. Soft or loose bedding includes: bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, and bibs. Infants shall not be swaddled for sleep.
“There was a ten(10) month old infant asleep with a blanket in their crib. Corrective Action: Although the infant is your grandchild, safe sleep regulations must be adhered to. Please review the regulations in this section and ensure all safe sleep regulations are followed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
Regulation 2.3.8.3: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting.
“The provider was required to complete their five(5) year fingerprint supported background check renewal by 02/22/2024, she did not complete the renewal. It should be noted that the site visit report from 04/16/2024 reflects that Licensor [name] Pratt notified the provider that her fingerprints had just expired and advised her to submit a new record check and schedule a fingerprint appointment. On 11/19/2024 the provider submitted a new record check authorization form, seven(7) months after Licensor [name] Pratt's licensing visit. Corrective Action: The fingerprint authorization forms that are needed for the fingerprint appointment are in your BFIS account. Please set up a fingerprinting appointment. Please send a copy of the fingerprint receipt to this licensor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
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203 Country Club Road, Montpelier, VT
Barre Town, VT 05641 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Barre Town, VT 05641 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Barre Town, VT 05641 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Barre Town, VT 05641 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Barre City, VT 05641 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Barre City, VT 05641 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Barre City, VT 05641 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Denise Routhier 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 March 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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) 476-4993 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 476-4993 to ask.
(802) 476-4993.
Barre Town, VT 05641. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.