Green Mountain Montessori School
8 Jericho Road, Essex, VT
Inspired Minds Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Inspired Minds Childcare
Inspired Minds Childcare is a licensed child care center in Essex, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 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
- 59 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 | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Inspired Minds Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Inspired Minds Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #88698
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 6.2.4.3: The program director shall ensure that each group of children is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as a teacher associate for at least 75% of the hours of operation.
“One classroom has been operating without a lead qualified teacher for a group of children. It was discussed that a variance request has been submitted for a staff who is working on completing college coursework to meet lead teacher qualifications. Corrective Action: Submit a plan on how the program will come into compliance with having a lead teacher for each group of children and remain in compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
- Apr 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Inspired Minds Childcare
Is Inspired Minds Childcare licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Inspired Minds Childcare last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inspired Minds Childcare 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 Inspired Minds Childcare care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Inspired Minds Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Inspired Minds Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 489-8053 to ask.
What is Inspired Minds Childcare's phone number?
(802) 489-8053.
Where is Inspired Minds Childcare?
21 Essex Way, Essex, VT 05452. The nearest other daycare we list is Heartworks, STEAMworks & Loveworks Schools, LLC - Center Road, Essex, 0.5 miles away.