Castleton Elementary School Preschool Program
263 Elementary School Road, Castleton, VT
Michelle Traverse
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About Michelle Traverse
Michelle Traverse is a home daycare in Castleton, 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 4 rules across 2 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) 417-7884 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 |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Michelle Traverse
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
- #M98-238
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
“Both the provider and Staff A's certifications in CPR and First Aid had expired in July of 2024. Corrective Action: Immediately plan for both the Provider and Staff A to obtain certification in pediatric first aid and CPR. Develop a system to prompt re-certification prior to the expiration dates moving forward. In the corrective action email, include copies of each certificate and details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.
“Upon arrival four (4) children were in care; none of them had been signed in on the attendance. Corrective Action: Ensure all children are signed in upon arrival and signed out upon departure. Develop a system that ensures this is done in the moment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
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.
“Documentation of qualifications, CPR and First Aid were not reflected in Staff A nor Staff B's BFIS Quality and Credential account. Corrective Action: Ensure all Staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts are maintained and up-to-date as required by this rule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
Regulation 5.11.1.1: The FCCP shall develop and implement a written policy concerning meals and snacks. This policy shall be provided to all parents at the time of enrollment as required in the rule 4.7 of these regulations. It shall include: * A description of all food services provided; * Usual time of snacks and meals; * Policies and procedures related to food allergies, religious dietary requirements and other special needs; and * Policies and procedures for safe eating habits.
“Upon review of the Parent Handbook/Policies, the program does not provide information related to the time of snacks and meals, policies and procedures related to food allergies, religious dietary requirements and/or other special needs, or policies and procedures for safe eating habits. Corrective Action: Update the Parent Handbook to include the missing components as they related to the meal and snack policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
- Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2020Inspection5 rules 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.
“Upon review of staff BFIS Quality and Credential accounts, and documents provided post visit it was found that Provider A and Staff B had documentation that had not been submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be reflected in their accounts as required by this rule. Corrective Action: Ensure all required documentation is submitted to Northern Lights. Develop a system to ensure monitoring and ongoing compliance to this rule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2020
Regulation 2.3.8.6: The FCCP shall maintain on site evidence of continuous insurance as defined in the rule 2.3.7.6 of these regulations.
“Provider A was unable to provide verification of her insurance during the visit, and sent a policy via email post visit. Provider A confirmed she reinstated her insurance post visit as it had expired in August 2020. Corrective Action: Develop a system to ensure that insurance is maintained as required by this rule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2020
Regulation 5.4.1.4: Cots, mats, and mattresses shall be nonporous or have nonporous coverings. Each child shall be provided clean, individual bed linens either by the FCCP providing them or requiring parents to provide them. No child shall nap directly on nonporous coverings.
“Upon arrival at the program two (2) children were observed sleeping directly on nap mats without a barrier between them and the mat. Corrective Action: Ensure each child has a linen between them and their nap mat while resting.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2020
Regulation 5.10.1.2.4: The FCCP shall ensure that each floor of the home, and in the corridor to access the home in an apartment building, has an operating smoke detector as well as a smoke detectors in the immediate vicinity where children sleep. The FCCP shall ensure carbon monoxide monitors are located outside of rooms were children sleep.
“When asked to identify where the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were, Provider A showed the location of the smoke detector and identified not having a carbon monoxide detector. Corrective Action: Install a carbon monoxide detector as required by this rule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2020
Regulation 5.4.1.1: The FCCP shall ensure that each child, except school age children, has an individual crib, port-a-crib, cot, mat, or bed that is safe for the child's age and development, in good repair, and used by only one child each day. No child shall nap directly on the floor or on furniture not designed for sleeping. Cribs or port-a-cribs shall be used for children under the age of twelve (12) months. Children shall not nap in cribs or port-a-cribs if they are physically able to climb out unassisted.
“Upon arrival at the program two (2) children were observed sleeping on the floor without a mat, and one (1) child was observed sleeping on the couch. Corrective Action: Ensure each child has a crib, port-a-crib, bed, or mat to sleep on during rest as required by this rule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2020
- Jan 23, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Michelle Traverse
Is Michelle Traverse licensed?
Yes. Michelle Traverse is registered with the state and operating. This is how Vermont authorizes this type of child care.
When was Michelle Traverse last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Michelle Traverse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 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 Michelle Traverse care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Michelle Traverse's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 417-7884 to confirm.
How much does Michelle Traverse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 417-7884 to ask.
What is Michelle Traverse's phone number?
(802) 417-7884.
Where is Michelle Traverse?
Castleton, VT 05735. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.