Many of these links were provided courtesy of Windham
Child Care Association.
State of Vermont
Agency of Human Services Social and Rehabilitative Services
- The Child Care Services Division's webiste includes listings
of registered and licensed child care providers, information
regarding the child care subsidy program, and useful resources
such as grant opportunities for child care providers.
Child Care Aware - Child Care Aware provides parents with contact information for their local child care resource and referral agency along with useful tips on how to locate quality child care programs.
The Nation's Network of Child Care Resource and Referral - Contains resources and links to early childhood initiatives nationwide.
American Camping Association of New England - Includes the 2004 Guide to ACA-Accredited Camps in New England.
The Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council, Inc. - This is the organization that oversees the Vermont Child Care Apprenticeship Program.
Kids Are Priority One - a statewide coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals who are committed to ensuring that Vermont's children get the best possible start. (802) 229-6377.
Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VAEYC) - a statewide professional organization for early childhood professionals (NAEYC affiliate). (802) 453-5659.
Vermont Child Care Providers' Association (VCCPA) - a statewide, non-profit professional organization offering peer support as well as access to information and resources. (802) 660-2914.
Vermont Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (VACCRRA) - a statewide association and network of non-profit agencies who share a common commitment to the development and support of quality child care options for Vermont children and families. (877) 822-2772.
Vermont Early Childhood Work Group - a central resource for early learning issues for professionals, programs, and organizations as well as parents and children.
Vermont School-Age Care Network - seeks to further school-age programming, promote professional development and provide technical assistance and services for the start-up of school-age programs. (802) 688-6154.
Vermont Parents - Resources for parents in Vermont.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - a National professional organization for early childhood professionals. (800) 424-2460.
National Association for Family Day Care - a national organization that provides support and information for those providing or interested in family day care. (515) 282-8192.
Children's Defense Fund (CDF) - a national children's advocacy organization. (202) 628-8787.
Redleaf National Institute - The Institute's National Center for the Business of Family Child Care helps providers successfully manage their businesses. (651) 641-6675.
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