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Barre Town, VT 05641 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR
- licensed capacity
- 81
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR
Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR is a licensed child care center in Montpelier, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Assistance it accepts | CCFAP (Child Care Financial Assistance Program) |
| More | Founded Fall of 1982 |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #91637
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment, the licensee shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child.
“The children's files were audited and the required documentation for the child's well care exams was missing from five (5) out of the eight (8) children's files reviewed. The children have been enrolled longer than the required forty-five (45) days. Corrective Action: By 6/8/2026 collect well-care exams for all children and create a system that supports receiving well-care exams within the required forty-five (45) days. Submit confirmation to this Licensor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
Regulation 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.
“A review of staff's BFIS Quality and Credential account, a review of staff files and confirmation from Northern Lights, it was determined that one (1) staff member had an expired First Aid and CPR certificate and have been working in the program longer than three (3) months. Corrective Action: By 6/8/2026, have the one (1) staff member complete their CPR and First Aid course and submit the training certificate to Northern Lights through Direct Send and send confirmation of completion to this Licensor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
Regulation 5.10.1.10.2: The storage of flammable liquids and gases shall not be permitted in the CBCCPP except as permitted by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety.
“On top of the cubby shelf where children store their belongings in the preschool program was a small gas can for a portable gas stove that is used by the program for outdoor cooking projects. The gas canister is not permitted inside the childcare program. Corrective Action: Immediately remove the gas canister from the building and store in an area outside the childcare building. Submit confirmation of understanding and where the gas canister will be located moving forward.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR
Is Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 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 Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 229-4047 to ask.
What is Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR's phone number?
(802) 229-4047.
Where is Turtle Island Children's Center, INC @ 203 CCR?
203 Country Club Road, Montpelier, VT 05602. The nearest other daycare we list is Family Center of Washington County Early Childhood Program, 1 miles away.