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Family Child Care Events

Current and aspiring family child care owners and educators are invited to two special evenings dedicated to networking and building community!

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Available

The Child Development Division, in partnership with the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) would like to remind early childhood educators of an exciting opportunity: the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program! 

Celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week

The Child Development Division is joining the National Afterschool Association to celebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week from April 21-25, 2025.

National Home Visiting Appreciation Week

Announcing the first ever National Home Visiting Week during April 21-25.

Week of the Young Child 2025

As we celebrate this week, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the unwavering dedication and hard work of our incredible early childhood community.

Register now for PITC Online Infant and Toddler Group Care Course

March 28 is the last day you can register for the spring-summer Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Group Care course. Register today!

Changes to Child Care Financial Assistance Income Guidelines

The Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) Income Guidelines are being updated to reflect the new 2025 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL).

Guidance for responding to the Vermont measles case

Measures to support schools in understanding and responding to potential measles cases.

First Children’s Finance’s (FCF) Annual Child Care Survey for 2025

The FCF Annual Child Care Survey is now open!

Vermont's Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) is helping more families pay for child care  

Last month, we launched a CCFAP promotional campaign with online, radio, and TV ads aimed at families with young children.