EJRP Preschool
21 Park Street, Essex, VT
3.4· 10 reviews
Reach for the Stars
- licensed capacity
- 132
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Reach for the Stars
Reach for the Stars is a licensed child care center in Essex, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 132 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 132 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 132 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Reach for the Stars has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Reach for the Stars
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #57054
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 5.10.3.2.1: All outdoor play equipment shall be sturdy, safe, clean and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. * To prevent entrapment, no openings in equipment shall be between 3.5 and nine (9) inches. * Chains on swings shall have protective coverings and swing seats shall be made of soft materials with no sharp edges.
“The bottom portion of the metal gate on the toddler play ground that is accessible to children, has an opening measuring 4 inches that is an entrapment hazard. There are 4 screws exposed on the portion of wooden fence on the toddler play ground that poses a safety hazard and are accessible to children. There are several s-hooks on the swing set that chidren use, that have opened wide enough for the chain of the swing to slip through and poses a safety hazard. Corrective Action: Immediately secure or make inaccessible all identified hazards. Submit a plan by 8/9/2018, on how the program will identify and correct hazards or make hazards inaccessible in the future.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2018
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FAQ
Questions about Reach for the Stars
Is Reach for the Stars licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Reach for the Stars last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Reach for the Stars had rules cited by the state?
No. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Reach for the Stars care for?
132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Reach for the Stars' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Reach for the Stars cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 871-5117 to ask.
What is Reach for the Stars' phone number?
(802) 871-5117.
Where is Reach for the Stars?
5 Ewing Place, Essex, VT 05452. The nearest other daycare we list is Frog & Toad Child Care & Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.