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Melissa Lynch

Colchester, VT 05446 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Melissa Lynch

Melissa Lynch is a home daycare in Colchester, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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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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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State record

Inspection reports for Melissa Lynch

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
#90692
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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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  1. Jan 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Regulation 5.3.2: Daily Health Check Upon arrival into the FCCH staff shall observe each child for symptoms of communicable disease and signs of injuries. Any obvious injuries shall be documented along with any comments from the parent pertaining to the child's condition. This documentation shall be maintained in the child's file for a minimum of 365 days.

      “The provider stated that she doesn't have a place where she records daily health checks or responses from parents. Corrective Action: Since the visit, the provider has sent a chart that she will use for daily health checks. Please add a space to the form for parent/guardian responses and return it to Licensor [name]. Status: Appeal Period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • 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 did not have a tag or any other indication that it had been inspected within the past year. Corrective Action: The provider purchased a new fire extinguisher after the visit. Attach the receipt to the extinguisher. Send Licensor [name] a plan for how you will remember to have the fire extinguisher inspected on or prior to the anniversary date of purchase. Status: Appeal Period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Background checks

      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.

      “The record check authorization form for a household member who turned eighteen (18) was submitted over a month after their birthday. Fingerprints had not yet been taken at the time of this visit. Corrective Action: The household member set an appointment for Thursday, 1/26/2026. Submit a copy of the fingerprint receipt to Licensor [name]. Status: Appeal Period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2026

  2. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo 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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Questions about Melissa Lynch

Is Melissa Lynch licensed?

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

When was Melissa Lynch last inspected?

Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melissa Lynch had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Melissa Lynch care for?

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

What are Melissa Lynch's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 559-1766 to confirm.

How much does Melissa Lynch cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 559-1766 to ask.

What is Melissa Lynch's phone number?

(802) 559-1766.

Where is Melissa Lynch?

Colchester, VT 05446. 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).