News

CIS Personnel Development Coordinator Position Opening at UVM

The University of Vermont (UVM) Center on Disability and Community Inclusion and the Child Development Division (CDD), Children’s Integrated Services (CIS) unit is seeking a CIS Personnel Development Coordinator.

Simplified STARS Application Available Online

Vermont’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS), known as the STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) now has a simplified online application.

Request For Proposals (RFP): Autism Consultation Team

The Child Development Division (CDD) is seeking to enter into a contract or contracts with one or more vendors to recruit and manage a highly trained interdisciplinary consultation team(s).

DCF/AOE Joint Universal Prekindergarten Memo

Please review New Requirement: Ban on Suspension and Expulsion of Students Under Age Eight Enrolled in Prequalified Private UPK Programs.

New Director of Child Care Licensing

The Child Development Division is pleased to announce that Beth Maurer has started as the new Director of Child Care Licensing.

Exciting Job Opportunity at the VT Child Development Division

The Child Development Division is excited to be recruiting for a DCF Quality Control Specialist.

Request For Proposals (RFP): STARS Assessment Services for Regulated Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Child Care

The Child Development Division (CDD) is seeking to enter into a contract or contracts with one or more vendors to provide in-person STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) assessments for regulated infant, toddler, and preschool child care programs.

Child Care Financial Assistance for Providers: Understanding Payments

The Child Development Division has created a fact sheet for child care providers to help bring some clarity on how the State of Vermont pays child care financial assistance.

COVID Guidance for Child Care Providers

The Department for Children and Families and the Vermont Department of Health want to acknowledge the compassion and hard work child care providers have demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Child Care Provider Retention Bonuses

As you are aware, during the 2022 Legislative session, a total of 7 million dollars was allocated through the legislative process to give programs funding to provide retention bonuses.