If you love children and your community, you can help both to succeed by opening a regulated child care program in your neighborhood.
Statute: A person shall not operate a child care facility without a license unless exempted under 33 V.S.A. ยง 3502.
Where To Start
The first step is to determine the kind of child care program you want to offer.
Apply to be "Licensed" if you want to provide care:
- Outside of a private home, OR
- In a private home for more children than allowed in registered family child care homes (see below).
- In a private home, AND
- For no more than six children under the age of six plus four school-aged children
(only two of the children can be under the age of two).
Where To Get Help
- If you have questions about the process or need translations of the application materials, contact the Licensing Technician in your area.
- If you have questions about the licensing regulations, contact the Licensor on Duty at 1-800-649-2642 (option 3) or ahs.dcfcddchildcarelicensing@vermont.gov.