Dozens of parents in Franklin County are facing a child care crisis after the Vermont Department for Children and Families revoked the license of Shellie’s Play Place, a long-established child care center in Richford. The closure follows an investigation prompted by a complaint to the Department for Children and Families, which revealed numerous violations of child care standards at Shellie’s Play Place. These violations included overcapacity, inadequate staffing, and concerns about hygiene and child supervision. Despite these issues, many parents, including Olson, continued sending their children due to the necessity of child care for work and other responsibilities.
