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Turtle Island Children's Center

Daycare center in Montpelier, VT. 203 Country Club Road, Montpelier, VT 05602

4.1 (8 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (802) 229-4047Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity81 children
LicenceActive
STARS5 Star

About the program

Turtle Island Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Montpelier, Vermont, on the state register since 2026. It is licensed for 81 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Turtle Island Children's Center is a non-profit early care and learning center in Montpelier, Vermont, serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-basedParent app updatesWaitlistPublic pre-K seats

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Turtle Island Children's Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Infant places150 to 12 months
Toddler places171 to 2 years
Preschool places383 to 5 years
School age places115 years and up

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeCenter Based Child Care and Preschool Program · 91637
Licence statusActive since 2026
Licensed capacity81 children
STARS5 Star
Source: Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Vermont publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

Turtle Island is a magical place. The educators and staff are warm, thoughtful, dedicated professionals. The care and learning they provide to the students lucky enough to attend there is nothing short of beautiful. The nature-based heart of the program has given our son a profound appreciation for the outdoors and has fed his curiosity about the natural world. The photo I'm including here (which contains no…

Wendy Geller · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

All three of my kids have gone to Turtle Island and we love it! The teachers and staff are wonderful, nurturing, and engaging. The focus on outdoor ed and exploration is fantastic. My kids have all taught me something new about the native plants and are so excited to tell me about the adventure they go on. I’m so grateful to be a part of the Turtle community!

Becca Kennedy Gentile · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

My kiddo has been attending TI for the last 3.5 years. I have found the teachers to be very dependable, caring and patient. Notably, I continue to see the same terrific teachers and many of the same administrators that I met on my kiddo's first day 3.5 years ago. Perhaps the best thing I can say is that I always feel confident that my child is some place safe and nurturing while I'm at work. I love hearing about…

laura la rosa · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

I feel so fortunate that my kids get to spend their days adventuring at Turtle Island, building relationships with the most wonderful teachers and friends. It's really a dream come true. Turtle Island is a magical place where kiddos thrive and build an amazing sense of confidence with which they traverse the outdoors and the world around them!

Tara Lee Byrne · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

203 Country Club Road, Montpelier, VT 05602

Questions about Turtle Island Children's Center

Is Turtle Island Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Turtle Island Children's Center holds an active Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program licence from Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division (licence 91637), with a licensed capacity of 81 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does Turtle Island Children's Center take?

Turtle Island Children's Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Turtle Island Children's Center cost?

Turtle Island Children's Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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