The goal of child care licensing is to ensure our children are safe while in regulated child care programs. This is done through establishing minimum guidelines (regulations) required to legally operate a child care program.

The regulations use the words child care. This includes family child care homes and center-based programs such as early child care, preschool, and before- and after-school programs.

Regulated child care means that a program has been authorized to operate by Vermont’s Child Development Division and meets the minimum health, safety, and program standards set by Vermont law and regulations.

Child care regulations

Vermont child care licensing statutes

Child care licensing statutory definitions

Prohibition of Retailiatory Actions by Employers Against Employees (who report suspected child abuse)

Act 165 - Prevention of childhood lead poisoning

Zoning of child care facilities

Criminal record checks

Recreation Programs Exemptions