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STARS Revision Project Update

The Child Development Division (CDD) is moving into the next phase of the STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) revision process.

In Recognition of Vermont's Early Childhood Workforce

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

In Recognition of Vermont's Out-Of-School Time Workforce

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

Important Message Regarding State of Vermont Funding Opportunities

As of April 4, 2022, the federal government has transitioned from using DUNS numbers as the primary means for entity identification for awards in SAM.gov to a new Unique Entity ID (UEI).

New Grant Opportunities Available

The Child Development Division is excited to have two new grant opportunities available: the Child Care Business Technical Assistance Program and Expanding School Age Child Care Capacity Program.

Update: Child Care Financial Assistance Payments

On Monday, we learned that some child care programs did not receive their Child Care Financial Assistance payments for last week's payroll.

Child Care Financial Assistance Payments

We have learned that some child care programs have not received their Child Care Financial Assistance payments for last week's payroll. We are working to identify the impacted invoices so that a manual payment can be generated and issued this week.

STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) Transitions and Revision Planning

STARS will be going through a period of revision until July 1st, 2023.

Tests for Tots Program Ending

As public health conditions in Vermont relative to COVID-19 continue to improve, the Tests for Tots program is scheduled to be discontinued on April 4th, 2022.

Child Care Licensing Regulation Revision Work Groups

The Child Development Division (CDD) is moving into the next phase of the child care licensing regulation revision process.