Effective October 1, 2024, the Child Development Division (CDD) will modify several child care licensing regulations to come into full compliance with federal Child Care and Development Fund requirements. These changes will also be incorporated into child care licensing regulations through the next formal rulemaking process.
Changes to the Center-based Child Care and Preschool Program (CBCCPP) rules are described in this memo. The rules with updates are:
CBCCPP 3.7 – Emergency Preparedness
CBCCPP 5.1 – Child Health and Promotion and Protection
CBCCPP 7.4 – Annual Professional Development
CBCCPP 8.1 – Non-recurring Care Services
Changes to Family Child Care Rules are described in this memo. The rules with updates are:
FCCH 2.3 – Licensing Process and Procedures
FCCH 3.6 – Emergency Preparedness
FCCH 5.1 – Child Health Promotion and Protection
FCCH 7.4 – Annual Professional Development
Changes to Afterschool Program rules are described in this memo. The rules with updates are:
ASP 4.3 – Policies, Procedures, Records and Reports
ASP 5.36 – Personnel Qualifications, Staffing and Staff Development
ASP 10.8 – Emergency Procedures
ASP 18.3 – Licensing Process and Procedures: Authority to Inspect
CDD’s Deputy Commissioner Janet McLaughlin and Director of Child Care Licensing Beth Maurer will host video discussions on October 1st from 6:00 – 7:00 pm and October 2nd from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm.
Join the October 1st live event here:
Join the October 2nd live event here:
October 2nd 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
If you have questions, please contact the Licensor on Duty (LOD) at 800-649-2642 option 3 or AHS.DCFCDDChildCareLicensing@vermont.gov