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Margaret Paul

Fairfax, VT 05454 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Margaret Paul

Margaret Paul is a home daycare in Fairfax, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
10 children

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Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Margaret Paul

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
#79434
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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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  1. Nov 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment the FCCP shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child.

      “The children's files were audited, and the required well care exam was missing for two (2) children who have been in care for more than 45 days. Corrective Action: By 11/20/2025 collect well-care exams for all children enrolled and create a system that supports receiving well-care exams withing the required forty-five (45) days. Status: Appeal Period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      Regulation 2.3.8.3: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting.

      “The household member's fingerprints expired 8/10/2025. A record check was submitted to the Child Development Division on 8/6/2025. It was confirmed that the household member did not complete the fingerprint process prior to this licensing visit. Corrective Action: By 11/20/2025, have them complete the fingerprint process and submit the receipt to this Licensor. Status: Appeal Period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

  2. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Regulation 7.1.2.1: The FCCP shall have successfully completed pediatric first aid and CPR prior to being licensed and must remain currently certified.

      “The Provider s CPR and First Aid certificate expired on 6/2/2023 and the substitute s CPR and First Aid expired on 2/8/2022 and they had not renewed their certification prior to this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately complete a CPR and First Aid class and submit the certificate to Northern Lights with the required cover sheet. By 1/30/2024 submit confirmation of completion to this Licensor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2024

    • Background checks

      Regulation 7.2.3: The Division, at its discretion, may use the results of a background check on file with the Division as long as it has been completed within the last five (5) years and instead of requiring a new background check.

      “The provider's fingerprints expired on 6/8/2023. The annual assurance letter submitted through the programs BFIS account, dated 6/12/2023 had informed the provider that their fingerprints are about to expire. The provider did not submit a new record check authorization form or complete the fingerprint process prior to this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately submit a record check authorization form and complete the fingerprint process. By 1/30/2024, submit confirmation of completion to this Licensor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024

  4. Jan 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Regulation 5.6.11: The FCCP shall ensure that all medication and non-medications described in the rule 5.6.10 of these regulations shall be securely stored and inaccessible to children.

      “A child's epi pen and rescue inhaler was in their backpack with their belongings which was located on a hook in reach of children. A child went into their backpack during this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately keep all medications including epi pens and rescue inhalers inaccessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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 7/2021 Corrective Action: By 2/9/2023, have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged and have it inspected and tagged yearly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

  5. Feb 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment the FCCP shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child.

      “The children's files were audited, and the required well care exam was missing for two (2) children who have been in care for more than 45 days. Corrective Action: By 3/8/2022, obtain documentation that these children have received a well care exam and develop a plan on how you will comply with this rule within 45 days of children's enrollment. Submit confirmation to this Licensor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

  6. Jan 29, 2020InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Feb 2008. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Margaret Paul

Is Margaret Paul licensed?

Yes. Margaret Paul is registered with the state and operating. This is how Vermont authorizes this type of child care.

When was Margaret Paul last inspected?

Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Margaret Paul had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Margaret Paul care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Margaret Paul's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 373-7004 to confirm.

How much does Margaret Paul cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 373-7004 to ask.

What is Margaret Paul's phone number?

(802) 373-7004.

Where is Margaret Paul?

Fairfax, VT 05454. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division (license and visits).