Where I can find information regarding licensing visits for a specific center or school?
Please follow the steps below to access provider information and violation history through the Bright Futures Child Care Information Systems (BFIS):
1. Access the Directory: Go to the BFIS website, select the "Find a Provider" tab, and click on the "Search Provider Directory" link. 2. Filter Your Search: Select your desired town and age category, then click "Search." 3. View Details: From the list of results, click "Details" to the left of a specific center or school. 4. Review Site Visits: Scroll to the bottom of the page to the "Site Visits" section and click on the most recent date.
If the school has a violation you will see under the section Violations and Corrective Actions: Reg. No. Finding Date. Corrective Actions and Narratives **XX* ***XXX*** Corrective Action: This is what the school needs to do in order to be compliant.
Factual Basis For Violation: This is the violation the school committed or neglected to do.
I am having a challenging time understanding what STARS means. Can you explain the difference between a 3STARS and a 5STARS school?
STARS stands for STep Ahead Recognition System. Family Child Care, Centers, Daycares, and Schools are given STARS based on the following:
Interaction with and overall support of children, families, and communities;
How thoroughly providers assess what they do and plan for improvements; and
The strength of the program’s operating policies and business practices.
One-star programs are programs that have a full license based on the appropriate child care licensing regulations. Two-star programs (1 - 4 points) are making a commitment to strengthen their practices. They may have made some progress in many areas or more progress in one or two areas. Three-star programs (5 - 8 points) have made improvements and are working to reach specific goals. They have either made substantial progress in two or three areas or have made some improvements across all four areas. Four-star programs (9 -11 points) are established programs that have met several standards of quality in all four areas. Many four-star programs are also nationally accredited. Five-star programs (12-14 points) are outstanding in all four areas. Many five-star programs are also nationally accredited.
You can view a current application for Centers by clicking on STARS application for centers. If you have questions or concerns about STARS you can reach out to: Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner Child Development Division (CDD) 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671-1040 Phone: (802) 241-3110 or 1-800-649-2642