News

Health and Safety Monitoring Checklists

The licensing team worked with federal technical assistance to develop comprehensive health and safety monitoring checklists for afterschool child care programs, center based child care and preschool programs, and family child care homes.

More Families Now Eligible for Child Care Financial Assistance

Starting April 7, more families qualify for tuition assistance based on family size and income

Final Readiness Payments

The Child Development Division is pleased to share that it will make an additional Readiness Payment to participating child care providers in April.

Changes Coming to CCFAP on April 7

Changes coming to CCFAP eligibility and access to CDDIS

Protect Your Community from Norovirus

Resources and tips from the Vermont Department of Health

STARS Program Updates, March 2024

News and updates from the CDD STARS team

Expanded Professional Recognition Bonus Opportunities and Student Loan Repayment Assistance Available

CDD and VTAEYC are pleased to support early childhood educators with expanded professional recognition bonuses and student loan repayment assistance.

Act 76 Updates and Upcoming Changes to CCFAP

The Child Development Division continues work to implement Act 76. Three changes to the Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) will go into effect on Sunday, April 7.

Act 76 Readiness Payment Program Applications Close This Week

Act 76 Readiness Payment Program Applications Close February 9, 2024

Mini Grant Opportunity from Vermont Afterschool

Together with the Child Development Division, Vermont Afterschool is now accepting applications for a third round of Mini Room For Me Grants.