The Child Development Division's goal is to increase accessibility to high-quality child development services. We do this by working with programs within communities to coordinate and deliver services that meet families' needs.

Direct services for children and families include regulating early childhood and afterschool programs, early intervention services, information, resource and referral for families, parent education and family support services.

Child Development Division also provides technical assistance, professional development and mentoring opportunities to Vermont’s early childhood and afterschool workforce.