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

3. Public awareness of STARS participation if requested. Options include: listing on the STARS website, supply of STARS brochures, and a customized press release.
4. The opportunity to apply for grants open only to programs that are in STARS or are nationally accredited
5. Discount on purchases from the following companies:
    

Details on discounts:

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

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 (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.