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Updated CCFAP Capped Rates Effective in July

Last week, the Child Development Division announced the Legislature’s passage of H.217, a bill related to child care and early childhood education.

Help Shape Professional Development Opportunities in Vermont!

Northern Lights at the Community College of Vermont is seeking feedback from early childhood and afterschool professionals about their professional development wants and needs.

Message from Deputy Commissioner Janet McLaughlin on the Passage of H.217

Earlier this week, the Legislature passed H.217, a bill related to early childhood education.

Funding Opportunity to Expand or Start School-Age Afterschool and Summer Programs

Vermont Afterschool is now accepting applications for the ‘23-24 Room For Me Grant.

Celebrating Juneteenth in Early Childhood and Afterschool Communities

The Child Development Division is proud to join early childhood and afterschool communities, children and families of Vermont in celebrating Juneteenth on Monday June 19th.

New Student Loan Assistance Criteria Extends Opportunity, Offers Retroactive Payments

The Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (SLRAP) for Vermont’s early childhood educators relaunched on June 1, 2023, with new, expanded eligibility criteria.

STARS Rules Approved--CDD Prepares to Rollout Revision Beginning July 1

Today, the Vermont legislature approved changes to the STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) administrative rules and cleared the Child Development Division (CDD) to begin steps for rolling out the revised STARS model.

VTAEYC to Manage New System for Program Access to Resources for Quality Supports (SPARQS)

The Child Development Division (CDD) is pleased to announce that it’s new initiative to support Vermont’s early childhood education and afterschool programs will be facilitated by the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) in partnership with Vermont Afterschool.

Update on Child Care Licensing Regulation Revisions

Here is an update on where we are in the Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations revision process.

Exciting Job Opportunity at the VT Child Development Division

The Child Development Division (CDD) is excited to be recruiting for a CDD Process & Policy Administrator!