Little Academy Preschool
997 Main St Suite 2, Fairfax, VT
5.0· 1 review
Kathleen L'Esperance
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About Kathleen L'Esperance
Kathleen L'Esperance is a home daycare in St Albans, Vermont. It is registered with the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, 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 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (802) 309-2772 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Kathleen L'Esperance
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #A89-395
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 30, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Dec 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Regulation 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years.
“The fire drill log stated the last date for a fire drill was 9/2025. The provider confirmed they have not completed a fire drill since 9/2025. Corrective Action: Conduct two fire drills in the month of January and two in the month of February then monthly thereafter to comply with this rule. By 1/10/2026 submit confirmation of understanding and explain how fire drills will be documented to this Licensor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
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 had an official tag stating the last date of inspection was 1/2024. Corrective Action: By 1/20/2026, have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged with the official tag. Inspect and tag the fire extinguisher yearly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
Regulation 7.2.2: The FCCP shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division for any new individuals, sixteen (16) years of age or older, residing in the FCCH or present more than five (5) times in 365 days during the FCCH's hours of operation as required in the rule 2.3.7.2 of these regulations.
“A household member who turned eighteen (18) had not submitted a new record check authorization form or complete the fingerprint process prior to this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately have the household member submit a record check authorization form to the Child Development Division. This Household member shall complete their fingerprints within seven (7) days of receiving the fingerprint letter. Submit confirmation of completion to this Licensor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
Jun 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations.
“A review of the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account, and a review of the provider's documentation, it was determined that the provider was missing two and half (2.5) hours of professional development between 9/1/2023 - 9/1/2024. On 6/19/2025, an e-mail was sent for confirmation of completion to this provider, and they did not respond with corrective action. This is a repeat violation as the corrective action had not been submitted as of 6/26/2025. Corrective Action: By 7/7/2025, complete the missing two and half (2.5) hours of professional development and submit confirmation to this Licensor. These training hours will not count toward the fifteen (15) training hours that are due by 9/1/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 7.4.4: All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations.
“A review of the provider's BFIS Quality and Credential account, and a review of the provider's documentation, it was determined that the provider was missing two an half (2.5) hours of professional development between 9/1/2023 - 9/1/2024. Corrective Action: By 1/13/2025, complete the missing two an half (2.5) hours of professional development and submit confirmation to ellen.livingston@vermont.gov. These training hours will not count toward the fifteen (15) training hours that are due by 9/1/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 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 had an official tag stating the last date of inspection was 9/2023. Corrective Action: By 1/29/2024, have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged and have it inspected and tagged yearly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
- Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 3.3.7.3: Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff 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 sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.
“After a review of the provider and staff's BFIS Quality and Credential account, it was determined that the staff member did not have an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential account as required. They were missing qualifications and required training certificates. Corrective Action: By 2/25/2022, submit all missing documentation, required training certificates and qualifications such as transcripts or high school diploma, to Northern Lights at CCV with the required cover sheet. Submit confirmation to this Licensor that all required information has been sent to Northern Lights.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
Nov 15, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
Regulation 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years.
“The last fire drill documented was 9/3/2019. Corrective Action: Immediately create a system and maintain documentation of monthly fire drills as stated in this rule.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2019
Regulation 3.3.3: The FCCP shall establish a system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the FCCH. The FCCP 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.
“The last date the attendance was recorded completely, with children signed in and out, was 11/12/2019. The Provider stated she had not recorded attendance for the last couple of days. Corrective Action: Immediately record attendance daily reflecting the time children arrive and depart each day.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2019
- Mar 9, 2017InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kathleen L'Esperance
Is Kathleen L'Esperance licensed?
Yes. Kathleen L'Esperance is registered with the state and operating. This is how Vermont authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kathleen L'Esperance last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on December 30, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kathleen L'Esperance had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Kathleen L'Esperance care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Kathleen L'Esperance's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 309-2772 to confirm.
How much does Kathleen L'Esperance cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 309-2772 to ask.
What is Kathleen L'Esperance's phone number?
(802) 309-2772.
Where is Kathleen L'Esperance?
St Albans, VT 05478. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.