Green Mountain Montessori School
8 Jericho Road, Essex, VT
Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 97
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center
Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Essex, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 97 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 97 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 97 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 97 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #44638
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 8 visits
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 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.
“Two prescription medications for inhalers were 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 the family provides new medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 29, 2017InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center
Is Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center care for?
97, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 879-9955 to ask.
What is Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center's phone number?
(802) 879-9955.
Where is Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center?
3 Oliver Wight Drive, Essex, VT 05453. The nearest other daycare we list is The Balancing Act Enrichment Center, 0.2 miles away.