Bristol Family Center
45 Orchard Terrace, Bristol, VT
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MAUSD- Bristol Elementary School is a licensed school-age program in Bristol, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
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MAUSD- Bristol Elementary School has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
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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Regulation 18.77: Within six months of the initial date of employment, Staff working with children and the Site Director and/or Program Administrator 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 in Section 5 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.
“Upon review of Staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files it was identified that thriteen (13) staff members, who had been employed more than six (6) months, were lacking reflection of at least one qualification or professional development document in BFIS. Corrective Action: Review staff files and BFIS accounts for lacking reflection of documentation. Submit all lacking documentation to Northern Lights at CCV by 02/25/2026. Develop a system to ensure that all staff qualifications, required training, and professional development activities are submitted to Northern Lights in a timely manner moving forward. In the corrective action email include a statement attesting that all lacking documentation has been submitted to Northern Lights and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
Regulation 5.40: Before the expiration date on the card, training for First Aid and CPR shall be validated by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other equivalent, state- recognized organization, and the specific certification documentation maintained in the appropriate Afterschool Child Care Program Staff file.
“Upon review of Staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files it was identified that fourteen (14) staff members either had not yet obtained training in First Aid and CPR, or their certification had expired and not yet been renewed. All fourteen (14) staff had been employed at the program for more than three (3) months. Corrective Action: Immediately, and prior to being left alone with children, ensure that all fourteen (14) staff are trained in First Aid and CPR. Develop a system to ensure that all staff obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within three (3) months of hire and prior to expiration moving forward. In the corrective action email provide evidence that all fourteen (14) staff have completed training and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
Regulation 5.12: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff prior to working with children in the Afterschool Child Care Program; 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.
“Evidence that three (3) staff had submitted to fingerprinting was unable to be produced on-site. All three (3) staff had been employed by the program for more than ninety (90) days. Corrective Action: By 02/25/2026, ensure that all three (3) staff have submitted to fingerprinting as required. Develop a system to ensure that new staff submit to fingerprinting in a timely manner moving forward. In the corrective action email include evidence that all three (3) staff have submitted to fingerprinting and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
Regulation 5.35: The Program Administrator or designee shall ensure a minimum of 8 hours of annual Professional Development Activities for new and returning Afterschool Child Care Program Staff related to the attainable goals defined in each Staff's Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). This training is in addition to any infant/child CPR certificate or recertification and First Aid training.
“Upon review of Staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts and on-site staff files it was identified that Staff A, B, and C had not completed the required eight (8) hours of professional development for the previous full year, based on their individual start dates. Corrective Action: By 02/25/2026 ensure that Staff A and B have completed eight (8) hours of professional development activities that were missed the year prior and that Staff C completes the six (6) hours of professional devleopment that was missed the year prior. Develop a system to ensure that all staff complete the required number of professional development hours annually moving forward. In the corrective action email include evidence of completed training for all three (3) staff and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
Regulation 5.39: Within six months of hire, all paid Staff counted in the staff/child ratios shall have obtained CDD-approved training in infant/child CPR and basic first aid for children, injury prevention and emergency readiness. All Staff shall receive retraining in first aid prior to the expiration date on each Staff person's first aid card.
“Three (3) staff had not obtained CPR/First Aid within three months of hire date which were 9/29/22, 10/6/22, and 10/14/22, or renewed the CPR/First Aid before it had expired. Corrective Action: Ensure all staff obtain CPR and First Aid by the due date. Develop a system to ensure all staff obtain CPR and First Aid within three (3) months of employment and before the expiration date on their current certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2025
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FAQ
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 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.
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 453-5270 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 453-5270 to ask.
(802) 453-5270.
57 Mountain Street, Bristol, VT 05443. The nearest other daycare we list is MAUSD- Early Education Program, under 0.1 miles away.