Little One's University Essex Center
71 Center Road, Essex, VT
Green Mountain Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Green Mountain Montessori School
Green Mountain Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Essex, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Between 3-6+ years old on or before September 1st |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Assistance it accepts | Act 166 contribution applied to tuition |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Green Mountain Montessori School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Green Mountain Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1706
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 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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May 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Regulation 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.
“There is one staff member who received the Fingerprint Authorization Certificate on 1/12/2026 and they have not gone to be fingerprinted yet. Corrective Action: Have the staff make a fingerprinting appointment immediately and send this licensor confirmation of the appointment. Moving forward ensure new staff complete fingerprinting appointments within 60 days of receiving the Fingerprint Authorization Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
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.
“In the upstairs classroom it was identified that one inhaler was expired and another did not include the prescription box or prescription label. This violation was also cited previously on 5/12/2025. Corrective Action: Create a system to identify when medication expires. Also train staff on all requirements when medication is required for children including receiving medication in the original container, having a prescription label and noting the expiration date. Send an email with the plan on how medications will be tracked and how staff have been trained.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
May 12, 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.
“In the upstairs classroom it was identified that two children had expired rescue medication. One inhaler and one epi pen both expired in January 2025. Corrective Action: Create a system to identify when medication expires and ensure that the medication is returned to the family and the family provides new medication.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Green Mountain Montessori School
Is Green Mountain Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Green Mountain Montessori School last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Green Mountain Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 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 Green Mountain Montessori School care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Green Mountain Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Green Mountain Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 879-9114 to ask.
What is Green Mountain Montessori School's phone number?
(802) 879-9114.
Where is Green Mountain Montessori School?
8 Jericho Road, Essex, VT 05452. The nearest other daycare we list is Rec Kids at Essex Elementary, 0.2 miles away.