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EJRP Preschool
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About EJRP Preschool
EJRP Preschool is a licensed child care center in Essex, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (802) 878-1375 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2-5 years old, child must be 2, 3 or 4 by September 1 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Responsive Classroom approach |
| Staff | Experienced early childhood educators |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Assistance it accepts | Act 166 (Universal Pre-K funding) |
| More | Founded 2009 |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
EJRP Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for EJRP Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #75574
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
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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Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 5.6.5: All prescription medication administered by staff shall be in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container.
“A child's prescription rescue medication was found to have expired in September 2023. A bottle of over the counter medication for the same child was also found to have expired in May 2025. Corrective Action: Create a system to identify when medication expires and ensure that the medication is returned to the family and that the family provides new medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Nov 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 7.3.2.3: Teacher Assistant A teacher assistant is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications: * At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; or * At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or * At least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school age care and education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.
“A review of BFIS accounts and staff files show that Staff A has an expired CDA and that Staff B has not completed a Fundamentals course or a three (3) college credit course within the first 12 months of working in the program. Corrective Action: Have Staff A and Staff B make a plan on how they will come into compliance with Teacher Assistant qualifications within the next 12 months. They may reach out to the local Resource Advisor at Northern Lights at CCV for support in making a plan for compliance. Submit the plan for both staff by 12/16/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
Regulation 7.3.1.5: The program director of a CBCCPP licensed for thirteen (13) or more children shall complete within one (1) year of employment start date a three (3) college credit course in managing an early care and education program that includes budgeting and financial management, approved by the Division; or the licensee shall employ a business manager as in the rule 7.6.1 of these regulations.
“The program does not have an indentified business manager, nor has the program director completed a course including budgeting and financial management. Corrective Action: As discussed, submit a plan identifying who the business manager will be for the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
Regulation 3.4.3: A system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the CBCCPP, shall be established. The licensee shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children's attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided.
“There were 13 children present and only 11 children documented as present on the attendance clipboard. Corrective Action: Immediately ensure the arrival and departure times of children are accurately documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
Dec 21, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
Regulation 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.
“A review of staff BFIS Quality and Credentialing accounts and onsite staff files show that Substitute A does not have current First Aid and CPR certification. Corrective Action: Immediately plan for Substitute A to complete First Aid and CPR certifications as required. Develop a system to ensure that staff complete certification within three (3) months of hire and complete recertification prior to expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
Regulation 3.3.5: The licensee, staff, and auxiliary staff shall be trained in prevention, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.
“A review of the staff BFIS Quality and Credentialing accounts and onsite staff files show that Staff A, B, C, and D do not have training in mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. Corrective Action: Immediately plan for staff A, B, C, and D to complete the mandatory reporting training as required. Develop a system to ensure that all staff complete mandatory reporting training as part of the staff orientation, prior to working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, and the program director 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 in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.
“A review of the staff BFIS Quality and Credentialing accounts shows that all six (6) staff at the program, who have worked at the program for longer than six (6) months, have incomplete BFIS Quality and Credentialing accounts. All six (6) staff are missing qualification documentation, First Aid and CPR certification documentation, annual professional development information, and mandated reporting information. Corrective Action: Submit all missing documentation to Northern Lights at CCV. Copy Licensor [name] on the email to Northern Lights at CCV.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
- Jul 2, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about EJRP Preschool
Is EJRP Preschool licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was EJRP Preschool last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has EJRP Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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.
How many children can EJRP Preschool care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are EJRP Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 878-1375 to confirm.
How much does EJRP Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 878-1375 to ask.
What is EJRP Preschool's phone number?
(802) 878-1375.
Where is EJRP Preschool?
21 Park Street, Essex, VT 05452. The nearest other daycare we list is Summit Street School Pre-Kindergarten, 0.3 miles away.