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Professional Development & Scholarship Opportunities

The VT Child Development Division (CDD) would like to share some information about professional development and scholarship opportunities available to support early childhood and afterschool professionals.

Apply Now! VT Act 76 Readiness Payment Program

The Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division (CDD) is pleased to announce a new program to support child care, preschool, and afterschool programs with stabilization, expansion, and quality.

REMINDER: Special Accommodations Grant (SAG) Opportunity

The next deadline for applications for Special Accommodation Grants (SAG) is coming up on September 15th at 4:30 PM.

Important Updates & Reminders for Programs about Child Care Attendance

Please see below for information about an early submission deadline for child care attendance, the FT/PT (full-time/part-time) checkbox on attendance reports, certificates, and recent updates to some training materials.

Feedback Requested on Readiness Payments for Child Care Providers

The Vermont Child Development Division (CDD) seeks provider input regarding the Act 76 (H.217) Readiness Payments Program design.

Act 76 (H.217) Webinar Recording and Supporting Materials

The Child Development Division (CDD) was pleased to present two Act 76 (H.217) Overview webinars earlier this week.

Reminder: Child Financial Assistance Program State Capped Rate Change and Attendance Submission

Starting today Monday 07/17/2023 through Wednesday 07/19/2023 at noontime, please go ahead and enter in attendance for the 07/02/2023 – 07/15/2023 period.

Message of Support from CDD Deputy Commissioner Janet McLaughlin

The recent rain and resulting floods have had major impacts in many Vermont communities.

Postponed: Act 76 (H.217) CDD Webinar Rescheduled for July 18

The Child Development Division (CDD)’s informational webinar regarding Act 76 (H.217) previously scheduled for July 11, 2023, has been rescheduled for July 18, 2023, with sessions at 1PM and 6PM.

New Policies for CCFAP, STARS and Child Care Licensing Effective July 1

With the passage of H.217 last week and approval of new STARS rules earlier this month, significant investments and key changes for Vermont’s child care system are beginning to roll out.