CDD Blog

The Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division, is happy to be partnering with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) to provide Vermont State Park passes to Vermont's early childhood educators and afterschool professionals.

The Child Development Division (CDD) has been working hard to get our new IT system, the Child Development Division Information System (CDDIS), ready to launch. We will be holding an informational session on Thursday, June 2nd, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, to share the new rate structure for the Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP).

The Child Development Division (CDD) is pleased to announce that we have two new team members joining us to support in the STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) administration and revision.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday on May 30, 2022, there may be a delay in Child Care Financial Assistance payments.

The Child Development Division is excited to be recruiting for a Child Care Benefits Program Administrator.

With the arrival of the warm weather, the Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division, is partnering with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources to provide 8,000 to 10,000 Vermont State Park passes to Vermont's early childhood educators.

The Child Development Division (CDD) is looking for volunteers to participate in a STARS Revision Stakeholder Group.

This year’s National Teacher Appreciation Week begins today, May 2nd and concludes with Provider Appreciation Day on May 6th.

This year’s Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week begins today, April 25th.

In partnership with the Vermont Department of Health, eligible child care programs will be able to order antigen tests from the State in order to conduct diagnostic testing in child care. Programs may begin placing orders on Monday, April 18th, after 8:30 am.