CDD Blog

CDD is looking for child care providers to take this survey! We want to know what messages we should use with parents about STARS.

A Early Childhood Summer Institute will be offered on the campus of Castleton University July 24-27, 2017

As part of our efforts to continue to provide you with accurate and up to date information about the transformation process, transition and on-going opportunities for professional development, please see the below message from our Community Partner, Vermont Birth to Five (VB5).

On Thursday, January 12th Bright Futures Information System (BFIS) will not be available starting at 1:30 PM for upgrades to the system. We anticipate BFIS being available again at 8:00 AM on Friday, January 13th.

We are pleased to confirm that the Child Development Division (CDD) has signed an agreement with Community College of Vermont (CCV) to administer the Vermont Early Childhood Professional Development System (VT ECPDS) as part of the transformation process

Information about the transformation to Vermont's Professional Development System that includes training and support resources

CDD received one application with a Lead Applicant and several identified partners. A Review Team of 7 individuals evaluated the proposal using the scoring rubric that was included in the Application for Initial Funding. By consensus of the Review Team, the application was rejected

This information outlines when a fingerprinting is required and the criteria for background checks for individuals working in child care programs.

This memo is to provide clarification regarding children with special needs receiving services from Partner Staff in regulated child care and preschool programs.

CDD is requesting applications for Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs AND Registered and Licensed Family Child Care Homes to participate in mock compliance visits in October and November.