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Grant Opportunities from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets

We would like to share a few grant opportunities available through our colleagues at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets (VAAFM).

Delay in Fingerprint Results

We are reaching out to you in response to what we're hearing from the field about the delay in employees receiving their fingerprint results.

STARS Rules Public Hearing Schedule Update—Virtual Only on March 14

The Child Development Division’s (CDD) STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) Rules Public Hearings scheduled for today, March 14, 2023, at the Community College of Vermont in White River Junction will now be held online only due to weather concerns.

Invitation to Complete a Survey about Child Care in Vermont

We invite you to take a brief online survey so that we may learn about the experiences of families currently using child care in the state of Vermont.

Invitation to complete a survey about providing child care in Vermont

The Vermont Child Development Division (CDD) is partnering with Child Trends, a nonprofit research organization, to learn about the experiences of child care providers.

Business and Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) for Child Care, Preschool, and Afterschool Programs

The Child Development Division (CDD) is excited to announce the launch of a new program for early childhood and afterschool business supports in partnership with First Children's Finance (FCF).

Updates & Reminders: Child Care Financial Assistance Program

With the upcoming school vacations, we wanted to share a few updates and reminders with child care, preschool, and afterschool programs serving families receiving child care financial assistance.

Update to the Child Care Financial Assistance Program Income Guidelines

The Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) income guidelines will move from the 2022 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to the 2023 Federal Poverty Level, effective February 26, 2023.

Early Submission Deadline for Child Care Attendance

Due to the Presidents’ Day holiday, please submit your child care attendance no later than 12 pm on 2/14/2023.

Public Hearing and Comments for STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) Rule Changes

The Child Development Division (CDD) is launching a revised model for the STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS), Vermont’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for early childhood and afterschool programs.