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STARS Benefits for Providers

  1. The Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) pays a higher rate on behalf of families. The rate is based on the number of stars the program has earned.
  • 1 Star – 5% above the base CCFAP rate
  • 2 Stars – 10% above the base CCFAP rate
  • 3 Stars – 20% above the base CCFAP rate
  • 4 Stars – 30% above the base CCFAP rate
  • 5 Stars – 40% above the base CCFAP rate

      2.   Bonus payments for EACH level achieved:

  • 1 Star - $250
  • 2 Stars - $500
  • 3 Stars - $1,000
  • 4 Stars - $1,150
  • 5 Stars - $1,550
  1. Public awareness of STARS participation if requested. Options include: listing on the STARS website, supply of STARS brochures, and a customized press release.
  2. The opportunity to apply for grants open only to programs that are in STARS or are nationally accredited
  3. Discount on purchases from the following companies:
     

Discounts:

The following companies offer discounts to Vermont programs participating in STARS (the STep Ahead Recognition System).

National Companies

Vermont Companies

 National Companies

Kaplan Logo

 

Kaplan Early Learning Company 

 

One Star – free shipping on a minimum order of $100
Two Stars – 10% discount & free UPS shipping with a minimum order of $100
Three Stars – 15% discount & free UPS shipping with a minimum order of $100
Four Stars – 15% discount & free UPS shipping with any order
Five Stars – 17% discount & free UPS shipping with any order

To receive the discount, fax your STARS certificate with your first order to the Kaplan customer service 800-452-7526. Visit the Kaplan website.

Learning Materials Workshop Logo

Learning Materials Workshop (LMW)

One Star - Free Shipping (minimum $50 order)
Two Stars - 10% off block sets & free shipping (minimum $50 order)
Three Stars - 12% off block sets & free shipping (minimum $50 order)
Four Star - 15% off block sets & free shipping (no minimum order)
Five Star - 20% off block sets & free shipping (no minimum order)

** All STARS participating programs will receive 20% off LMW's Professional Development Workshops.

To receive the discount, please send a copy of your current STARS certificate. Visit the LMW website.

Lakeshore

10% merchandise certificate & free shipping on all orders over $100

To receive the discount, mention C.3343 on  your order. Visit the Lakeshore website.

 

Local Companies

Statewide
Jo-Ann Fabrics (in Barre, Rutland, St. Albans, and South Burlington)
Bring in your STARS Certificate and receive a Teacher Discount Card for 15% off products for your business.

Addison County
VT Bookstore in Middlebury
Ask for Becky Dayton and receive 20% off books for the classroom/teaching children.

Bennington County
Bennington Bookshop
Ask for Rick or Ellen Havlak and receive an Educator Discount of 15%

Northshire Bookstore
Contact Nancy Scheemaker 362-3565 ext.166 or nscheemaker@northshire.com to create your account. You will receive a 20% discount on all books relating to teaching children. 

Chittenden County
Flying Pig Bookstore in Shelburne
Ask for owners, Josie or Elizabeth, for a teacher’s discount -
20% off on books for the classroom
10% off on books for personal use

Creative Habitat
Receive their FREE 10% storewide discount card will be issued when you bring in your STARS certificate compliments of owner, Mike Dowling

Michael’s in So. Burlington
Ask for Lorraine or the manager and receive 15% Teacher Discount when accompanied by a copy of your STARS certificate.

Barnes & Noble in South Burlington (this discount is only available at this store)
Contact Community Outreach Coordinators - Elizabeth or Katherine at 864-7505 to receive an Educator Program 20% discount. 
The DCF Vermont DCF Barnes & Noble Account number: 5821327

Rutland County
Michael’s
15% Teacher Discount when accompanied by a copy of your STARS certificate.