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Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School
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About Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School
Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School is a licensed home daycare in Manchester, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (802) 238-0165 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #89776
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 2.3.10.5: The FCCP shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable state and federal laws even when they are more stringent than the rules in this set of FCCH regulations.
“Lead water testing is not up to date. It was last completed in August 2021 and was due again in August 2024. Provider stated she was aware that it was due and had started the process last year but didn't complete it. Corrective Action: Initiate the water testing process through the Department of Health by requesting testing materials by 3/24/2026. Notify sarah.crosier@vermont.gov once the request has been made to and received by VDH.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
Jan 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 5.1.4: The FCCP shall submit a Vermont Child Care Immunization Report at least once every 365 days to the Vermont Department of Health, Immunization Office as required by 18 V.S.A. SS 1120 - 1129.
“The required annual immunization survey was not submitted to Vermont Department of Health by midnight on 12/31/25. Initial notification of this requirement was sent the beginning of November, with reminders provided weekly, then daily, closer to the due date. Corrective Action: You must submit the past due 2025 annual immunization survey to Vermont Department of Health by midnight on 1/14/26. Failure to submit this survey will result in further regulatory action. Additionally, submit a statement to Kristy.Haapala@vermont.gov indicating who will be responsible for submitting this survey in the future.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
Mar 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 was last inspected in 2023. Provider stated that they have made appointments but the company did not show up to inspect the extinguisher as expected. Corrective Action: Ensure that the fire extinguisher is inspected and provided a current tag, or replaced and that the receipt is attached to serve as documentation for the first year. Send a photo of the new tag or receipt attached to the extinguisher to sarah.crosier@vermont.gov. Create a plan to ensure annual inspection moving forward.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School
Is Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 238-0165 to confirm.
How much does Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 238-0165 to ask.
What is Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School's phone number?
(802) 238-0165.
Where is Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School?
Manchester, VT 05255. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.