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Changes to Child Care Licensing Rules, Effective October 1, 2024

Changes to Child Care Licensing Rules, Effective October 1st – Join the LIVE Events

Special Accommodation Grant Opportunity for Specialized Child Care Programs Now Available

Round 1 applications are due September 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

New Versions of Child Care Authorization Forms Are Now Available

Please be sure to use the current, updated forms

Applications for the Early Childhood Leadership Institute Class of 2025 Now Open

Application deadline is September 1, 2024.

Temporary Repeal of Child Care Tuition Rate Cap

The Legislature has temporarily repealed the cap on annual child care tuition increases it established in Act 76 of 2023.

Select Your Free STARS Resource Bundles by July 31

Depending on license type, providers may choose between three and five bundles for their programs at no cost. 

Phishing Attempts

The Vermont Intelligence Center has received information that cyber criminals are exploiting an ongoing global issue with Windows-based systems, and a related Microsoft outage.

Fingerprint Required Letters and Final Fingerprint Clearance Letters

CDD is experiencing an issue with fingerprint required letters and final fingerprint clearance letters in the Bright Futures Information System.

Guidance and Resources for Programs Impacted by Rain and Flooding

Guidance and resources for programs impacted by June 10, 2024 weather event

July Updates and Reminders from CDD

Upcoming deadlines and reminders