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The Learning Tree
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About
About The Learning Tree
The Learning Tree is a licensed child care center in Bennington, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (802) 447-5046 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Tree
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #771
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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May 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Regulation 2.3.11.5: The licensee shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable state and federal laws even when they are more stringent than the rules in this set of CBCCPP regulations.
“A condition was placed on the program's new licensed certificate requiring that lead water testing be completed by 1/5/2026. There is no documentation on the VDH website showing that this was completed, the program did not have documentation of this on site, and it was not provided to CDD in the week following the licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately complete lead water testing. Provide documentation of communication with VDH requesting the testing kits, and notify sarah.crosier@vermont.gov once the testing has been completed and the samples sent back to VDH.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2026
Regulation 2.3.9.3: The licensee shall ensure that all staff 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.
“Staff A did not send in a new Record Check Authorization form prior to their fingerprints expiring in March 2026, and had not sent in the form prior to this licensing visit. Corrective Action: Immediately submit the RCA form, and submit for fingerprints as soon as possible once the Fingerprint Authorization Certificate is received. Send a copy of the fingerprinting receipt to sarah.crosier@vermont.gov once complete.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 6.2.6.1: Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately.
“A preschool aged child became separated from their group during the transition from the classroom to the playground. Adults became aware after the group had entered the playground when a staff member observed the child walking toward the playground with two adults who were not staff. The path from the building to the playground is down a sidewalk that abuts a service road between two parking lots. The child was seen by staff before they crossed the road to the playground. Corrective Action: Develop a plan to ensure that children are accounted for during transitions and train staff on new practices to minimize the risk that this could happen again.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
- Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Tree
Is The Learning Tree licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Learning Tree last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Tree had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 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 The Learning Tree care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are The Learning Tree's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 447-5046 to confirm.
How much does The Learning Tree cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 447-5046 to ask.
What is The Learning Tree's phone number?
(802) 447-5046.
Where is The Learning Tree?
100 Hospital Drive Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, VT 05201. The nearest other daycare we list is UCS Infant-Toddler Center, 0.1 miles away.